"Some say Johannes Trithemius was a magician. Others believe he disguised his science and steganography inside a magical guise as an example of its practical application. Whatever the case, it's good material for rock and roll lyrics."
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Child of the city, Mother of the Earth
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Baptism by firefly, pinch a parson's purse.
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Queen of Cups the Joker's blade is old and dull.
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Child of the City
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Yet it slices us with the nicest miracles.
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Babe in the Wilderness, Father of Creation,
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Spinning of the wind, the gathering of nations.
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Professor on the Toadstool convene your class.
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Babe in the wilderness.
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In absentia, please show your hands.
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And your feet. Are you touched by a beast?
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Wash yourself, live your life. Take the Earth as your wife.
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False idol raiser, play the town.
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Count up your blessings and melt it down.
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Immortal Dominator. Governor of the World.
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Sic semper tyrannis. The Fisher and the Pearl.
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The bearer of this letter is a charlatan.
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Immortal Dominator.
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In absentia, please show your hands and your feet
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And your feet. Are you touched by a beast?
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Wash yourself, live your life. Take the Earth as your wife.
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False idol raiser, play the town.
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Count up your blessings and melt it down.
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All your money now, kid. All your money now, kid.
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All your money now, kid. All your money.
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Child Of The City
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