Lyric discussion by duckadooz 

this song is about prostitution, a little obvious. it's got an appropriate accordian part that adds very nicely to the song. props to the decemberists for being so bold as to sing about this time frame and so on. it's a cool song, either you love it or you don't

What is it he whispers at the end of the song? Is it sleeping or last key or something else?

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