Lyric discussion by tpf 

Can anyone help me out on this song?? I've read and reread the lyrics over and over, and i'm STILL STRUGGLING. i've got a few Knopfler albums--so i see his song writing is a combonation of story telling, cynicsm, and great metaphores; but this song might mean so much more if i knew what the heck he is talking about!

I suggest you read the other comments, especially the one by uffy. He explains all you need to know. Nice work uffy, and what a brilliantly put together song.

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