
The man who was trapped 14 hours behind the shutter outside Wilco’s. Became a Facebook celebrity with 103 million views… & only asked for a single cigarette Lord Nightshade Downward spiral since dad died Getting me head underground Fell asleep outside Wilco’s, middle of town Woke behind the security screen / mind jailed in a world between I’m the man they cage everyday. Metal shutter trap, kicking it Not a drink to me name, not a fag Had to piss in the same place Sleeping in a soaked bag But mate — for once I felt safe. I’m the man they cage everyday Let’s call me Lord Nightshade. A lifetime later, morning’s calling Shouted a kid for a cig Made a video of me for a laugh. I’m the man they cage everyday Lord Nightshade. I scratch my own skin away. Dance for quids from the drunks They like to film me for fun For 30 I go naked in the sea Got 50 you can break an egg on me Every word a true story: I’m Lord Nightshade The man they cage everyday I’ve scratched my own skin away It’s my belief that death’s a relief And living is when we pay. (Written in collaboration with Danny)
Lord Nightshade was written at LDHAS (Lancaster & District Homeless Action Service)
The drawing by Maria was made at Back on Track