Lyric discussion by slow pulse boy 

Cover art for A Strychnine Kiss lyrics by Legendary Pink Dots, The

It seems to be about greediness and opportunism of the Catholic Church. We all know the pictures of priests siegheiling with Nazi troops... I think the “Pole” is supposed to be John Paul II, who was pope at the time of recording of this song. This song has the drum machine and bass guitar sound that is so typical of 1986/1987 era Dots.