“I've walked these streets, in a carnival of sights to see. All the cheap thrill seekers, the vendors & the dealers, they crowded around me. Have I been blind? Have I been lost, inside myself and my own mind? Hypnotized, mesmerized, by what my eyes have seen? I've walked these streets, in a spectacle of wealth & poverty. In the diamond market, the scarlet welcome carpet that they just rolled out for me.”
Quote by Natalie Merchant
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Natalie Merchant
Natalie Merchant is an American singer-songwriter renowned for her distinctive voice and poetic lyrics. She rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs, and later embarked on a highly successful solo career. Her music frequently addresses social and political issues, and she has been recognized for her contributions to music and activism. more
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