Lyrics
He was a clever boy
He was intelligent and resourceful.
Never odd or even
An intentional palindrome suggesting balance and symmetry, possibly reflecting his calculated nature.
A clever boy
Reiteration of his cleverness.
Who kept his distance from the truth
He kept a distance from the truth, possibly indicating a tendency to avoid or manipulate reality.
When he called
When he made a call, he had a captivating effect on others.
You were charmed beyond belief
People were greatly enchanted when interacting with him.
Don't you know
Questioning the listener's awareness.
Won't lovers revolt now
Suggesting a potential rebellion or resistance among lovers.
A lover boy
Introduction of a lover boy character.
Who would take you to the pictures
He would take someone to the pictures (movies).
He had his way
He was successful in getting his way.
But sad Eva saved a stub
Eva, despite sadness, saved a stub, suggesting a token or reminder of the past.
Now your Honor
Addressing someone of authority.
I was honest
Claiming honesty in a situation.
When I told her
Recalling a statement about not loving Eva.
I didn't love her
Denying love for Eva.
She looks younger
Noting that Eva appears younger than remembered.
Than I remembered
Quoting the clever boy's defense.
That's what he said in his defense
Blank line, possibly emphasizing a pause or reflection.
Her father asked
The father inquires about marriage plans.
Do you intend to marry
The clever boy prefers prison over marriage.
Clever boy said
He is currently serving a sentence.
No Sir prefer prison
Choosing imprisonment over commitment.
He's doing time
He is serving a prison sentence.
Now live not on evil won
Advising against living on ill-gotten gains.
Stressed desserts
Wordplay on "stressed desserts," possibly indicating the consequences of wrong actions.
He was sent up to the Big House
He was sent to a significant prison facility (Big House).
HEY
Exclamation, drawing attention to the clever boy.
That clever boy
The clever boy is criticized as a despicable fool.
Is a despicable fool
Characterizing the clever boy in a negative light.
Oozy rat
Describing the clever boy as an unpleasant character in a controlled environment (sanitary Zoo).
In a sanitary Zoo
Final remark, possibly reinforcing the negative image of the clever boy.
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