I think the song is either about gay people or people of ethnic minority. But being that Steely Dan wrote the song at a time when ethnic minorities were getting some respect, I'm going to guess that he's singing it to a gay guy from the perspective of a more "closed" individual.
I think the song is either about gay people or people of ethnic minority. But being that Steely Dan wrote the song at a time when ethnic minorities were getting some respect, I'm going to guess that he's singing it to a gay guy from the perspective of a more "closed" individual.