This is very likely to be an English translation of a Russian Orthodox convicts’ or prisoners prayer. The structure of the text, starting with «O Lord» – a call to God and ending with «Amen» repeated three times, is very similar to one of a Christian, specifically Orthodox prayer. The lyrics depict...
[Verse]
O Lord, save my sinful soul
From local punishment
From the far-away zone
From being frisked
From the tall fence
From the severe prosecutor
From the Devil, from the Devil owner
From small rations
From dirty water
From steel handcuffs
From hidden obligations
A cold cell
And short haircuts
Save us from the death penalty
Amen
Amen
Amen
Cold Cell was written by John Balance & Peter Christopherson & Danny Hyde.
Cold Cell was produced by Danny Hyde & Coil.