"Everybody nose dive, hold your breath, count to five. Back slap, booby trap, cover it up in bubble wrap. Room shake, earth quake, find a way to stay awake. It's going to blow, it's going to break, this is more than I can take."

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Source: Song: Steam, Album: Us, 1992

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Peter Gabriel

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Peter Gabriel is a British musician and activist known for his innovative music and commitment to social justice, particularly through songs like 'Biko'.

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