Eulogy to Lenny Bruce Nico

"Eulogy to Lenny Bruce" by Nico, released in 1970, is a haunting #Rock ballad reflecting on the life and struggles of comedian Lenny Bruce. The song explores themes of social injustice, censorship, and the price of artistic freedom. Its minimalist instrumentation and Nico's ethereal vocals create a poignant atmosphere, emphasizing the tragic legacy of Bruce's fight against societal norms. The song resonates with countercultural movements, highlighting the ongoing struggle for free expression.

[Verse 1]
I've lost a friend
And I don't know why
But never again
Will we get together to die
And why after every last shot
Was there always another?
Why after all you hadn't got
Did you leave your life to your mother?

[Verse 2]
And Honey Harlow
The singer burlesque queen
How did she know
You needed morphine?
Why didn't you listen
To the warning words of your friends
While they told you so?
I know you couldn't listen
To people talk about
What they didn't know

[Verse 1]
I've lost a friend
And I don't know why
But never again
Will we get together to die
And why after every last shot
Was there always another?
Why after all you hadn't got
Did you leave your life to your mother?

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