This song is most likely about the porn star Savannah, also known as Shannon Wilsey. She had a lot of media attention in the early 90's surrounding her suicide. So this is probably Will's interpretation of how her father might have taken it when he found out his daughter was doing porn, or perhaps even her suicide.
The itunes bonus track (Shannon Wilsey on the) Starry Stairs is supposed to be the sequel to this song, and is basically her life from Shannon's POV. The whole album is full of these pop culture references, and it makes for a really interesting listen because nearly every song refers to some real life event.
This song is most likely about the porn star Savannah, also known as Shannon Wilsey. She had a lot of media attention in the early 90's surrounding her suicide. So this is probably Will's interpretation of how her father might have taken it when he found out his daughter was doing porn, or perhaps even her suicide.
The itunes bonus track (Shannon Wilsey on the) Starry Stairs is supposed to be the sequel to this song, and is basically her life from Shannon's POV. The whole album is full of these pop culture references, and it makes for a really interesting listen because nearly every song refers to some real life event.