The Velvet Underground - lady godiva’s operation

Lady Godiva는 과거의 아픔을 안고 강한 모습으로 살아가지만, 결국 의료적 상황에서 몸과 마음이 고통받는 현실을 직면하게 된다
삶의 덧없음과 의사의 결정을 통해 인생의 복잡함과 인간 존재의 유한성을 고찰한다

Lady Godiva, dressed so demurely
Pats the head of another curly-haired boy
Just another toy
Sick with silence, she weeps sincerely
Saying words that have oh-so-clearly been said
So long ago
Draperies wrapped gently 'round her shoulder
Life has made her that much bolder now
That she's found out how
Dressed in silk, Latin lace, and envy
Pride and joy of the latest penny fair
Pretty passing care
Hair today now dipped in the water
Making love to every poor daughter's son
Isn't it fun?
Lou Reed, Both]
Now, today, propping grace with envy
Lady Godiva peers to see if anyone's there
And hasn't a care
Doctor is coming, the nurse thinks sweetly
Turning on the machines that neatly pump air
The body lies bare
Shaved and hairless what once was screaming
Now lies silent and almost sleeping
The brain must have gone away
Strapped securely to the white table
Ether caused the body to wither and writhe
Underneath the white light
Doctor arrives with knife and baggage
Sees the growth as just so much cabbage
Oh, that must now be cut away
Now comes the moment of great, great, decision
Doctor is making his first incision