So, many people seem to be confused about this song, especially the "10 o'clock" part. He is watching the 10 o'clock news, which is airing a story about a plainclothes policeman who was shot on the steps of the capitol, and they flash a picture of his lover, who has been interrogated and beaten badly.
So, many people seem to be confused about this song, especially the "10 o'clock" part. He is watching the 10 o'clock news, which is airing a story about a plainclothes policeman who was shot on the steps of the capitol, and they flash a picture of his lover, who has been interrogated and beaten badly.
@dumpling Exactly. This also places the story in modern times, not the 20's or 30's as others have said.
@dumpling Exactly. This also places the story in modern times, not the 20's or 30's as others have said.