# Nick Cave Defends Controversial Lyrics in Tribute to Anita Lane
Nick Cave has stood by his decision to include a controversial lyric in a song dedicated to his late former partner and bandmate, Anita Lane. The lyric in question, featured in the track ‘O Wow O Wow (How Wonderful She Is)’ from his latest album ‘Wild God’, sparked mixed reactions among listeners. Despite criticism, Cave explained his reasoning behind the line in a recent post on his website, The Red Hand Files.
## A Tribute to Anita Lane
Anita Lane, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 61, was a significant figure in Cave’s life, having been both a partner and bandmate in The Bad Seeds and The Birthday Party. Cave has consistently paid tribute to her over the years, with ‘O Wow O Wow’ being the latest addition to his musical homage to Lane. The song features a message left by Lane on Cave’s answering machine and recounts their time together.
## Defending the Controversial Line
In response to criticism of the lyric, which reads “She rises in advance of her panties,” Cave defended the line as a reflection of his fond memories with Lane. He explained that the verse captures a moment of innocent love and playfulness between the two, emphasizing the joyful and carefree nature of their relationship. Cave highlighted that the discomfort caused by the line was intentional, representing a sense of freedom and unburdening in the song’s narrative.
## Susie’s Support and Commemorating Anita
Cave also addressed questions about his wife Susie’s thoughts on the song, revealing that she was supportive of his tribute to Lane. He described how Susie appreciated the tender beauty of the track and understood his lyrics as a way to keep the memory of Lane alive. Cave’s reflections on playing the song live and witnessing the audience’s response underscored the communal remembrance and celebration of Anita’s spirit. Ultimately, Cave expressed his belief that Lane would appreciate the song and the contentious lyric.
Nick Cave rinde homenaje a Anita Lane durante su gira en Berlín
Durante su presentación en Berlín, Nick Cave describió a Anita Lane como un personaje profundamente inspirador y una “llama brillante alrededor de la cual todos nosotros, oscuros personajes adictos a las drogas, nos reuniríamos”. Lane fue un miembro fundamental de The Birthday Party, coescribiendo sus canciones ‘A Dead Song’, ‘Dead Joe’ y ‘Kiss Me Black’.
Colaboración con Nick Cave y legado musical
Después de la separación de la banda a principios de los años 80, Lane coescribió icónicas canciones de Bad Seeds como ‘From Her To Eternity’ y ‘Stranger Than Kindness’ con su entonces novio Cave. Lane lanzó varios álbumes en solitario, incluyendo ‘Dirty Pearl’ de 1993 y ‘Sex O’Clock’ de 2001.
Reseña de ‘Wild God’ y la visión de Nick Cave
‘Wild God’ recibió una reseña de cuatro estrellas por parte de NME, que destacó la evolución de Cave en este nuevo trabajo. Antes del lanzamiento, Cave habló con NME sobre su perspectiva de la vida y expresó sus preocupaciones sobre el impacto negativo de las redes sociales en las generaciones más jóvenes.