Lyric discussion by riter 

this song is so gorgeous, even as it tackles a tough subject matter

so many great lines about self destructive engagements, reconciled in typical Gillian fashion, with a knowing quiet smile,

..your affront to my virtue was a touch too much, but you left a little twinkle in my eye..

been there, hopefully learned from that

I do hear one line differently..

why can't I go and live the Life of Riley

It's definitely "why can't I go and live the life of Riley".

Thank you for this lyric, and yes it is definitely "Life of Riley" - something my dad used to say all the time when I was little, and I am from Kentucky. Google "Life of Riley" to see its origin - I think it was an old TV show so most people are probably too young to know the reference.

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