At the age of 15, whilst working as a temp for the U.S. Air Force, Nico was raped by an American sergeant.
The sergeant was court-martialled and Nico gave evidence for the prosecution at his trial; the sergeant later being sentenced to death and shot.
“Secret Side” makes oblique references to the...
[Verse 1]
Without a guide, without a hand
Unwed virgins in the land
Unwed virgins in the land, tied upon the sand
When there come ships into the land
They'll be awaiting reverence
They'll be awaiting reverence at their children's hands
[Chorus]
Are you not loyal to your pride?
Are you not on the secret side?
Is not the crime a gain to you?
Do you not understand?
[Verse 2]
Without a guide, without a hand
Unwed virgins in the land
Unwed virgins in the land, tied upon the sand
When there come ships into the land
They'll be awaiting reverence
They'll be awaiting reverence at their children's hands
[Chorus]
Are you not loyal to your pride?
Are you not on the secret side?
Is not the crime a gain to you?
Do you not understand?