Lyric discussion by WingedWolf 

Cover art for Cities In Dust lyrics by Siouxsie and the Banshees

This is about the eruption of Vesuvias, and the destruction of Pompei. Siousxie visited an arcaeological site there.

"We found you hiding we found you lying Choking on the dirt and sand Your former glories and all the stories Dragged and washed with eager hands"

A body, uncovered by archaeologists, and artifacts excavated and cleaned.

Who could not be affected by such a sight?

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