Lyric discussion by roger wilco 

this is one of Tom's best poems/songs. it comes to mind a cocky Latino in the 1950's in L.A.

he's gutshot, trying to be tough in front of his amigos, secretly in agonizing pain. a tough cooki right up to the end, they all look up to Romeo.

and he doesn't let them down, even as his last breath slips from his lungs.

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