Lyrics
Bye bye Ronnie, Ronnie goes to jail
Ronnie is going to jail; a direct statement about the legal consequences he's facing.
Nancy hocks her furs for bail
Nancy, presumably Ronald Reagan's wife, is selling her furs to raise money for Ronnie's bail.
Oral Roberts prays for money in the mail
Reference to Oral Roberts, a televangelist, praying for money to help Ronnie.
Ronnie baby your ass is on the rail
A humorous comment about Ronnie's predicament, using the phrase "your ass is on the rail."
Go ahead Ronnie turn yourself in
An urging statement for Ronnie to surrender himself.
Sit and tell us all your sins
Encouraging Ronnie to confess and share his sins, possibly referring to political or personal wrongdoings.
You can take a slug of my gin
Offering Ronnie a drink, specifically gin, as a way to begin the "party."
This is where the party begins
Declaration that the situation marks the beginning of a celebration or revelry.
You knew about ran all the while
Accusation that Ronnie was aware of something (possibly misconduct) all along.
Now you wanna claim you're senile
Accusing Ronnie of attempting to claim senility as an excuse.
Sorry Dutch you'll be cruising
Predicting Ronnie's future activities, possibly involving cruising or leisure.
No more cabinet meeting snoozing
No more dull cabinet meetings for Ronnie as he faces consequences.
We won't have to hear your boast
A statement that there will be relief from hearing Ronnie's bragging.
Now that your ass is in the roast
Expression of the serious consequences Ronnie now faces.
We'll be partying coast to coast
Anticipation of widespread celebration from coast to coast.
To this is what drink and toast
Indication to raise a glass and toast to the current situation.
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