Lyrics
Dum the dum dum girl
Reference to a girl characterized by "dum dum," possibly indicating simplicity or naivety.
The dum dum girl
Reiteration of the characterization of the girl.
The dum dum girl
Continued emphasis on the same characterization.
The dum dum girl
Repetition emphasizing the girl's perceived simplicity or innocence.
The dum dum girl
Continued emphasis on the same characterization.
The dum dum girl
Reiteration of the same characteristic.
The dum dum girl
Continued emphasis on the girl being characterized as "dum dum."
Another sigh with no regret
Describing a sigh without remorse or guilt.
More coins inside her hands.
Suggesting the girl has accumulated more money or possessions.
One time to own respect
Implying a past instance where she possessed self-respect.
Now mercenary she stands.
Describing her current state as mercenary, focused on financial gain.
I'm no boy stealing pennies from the poor
The speaker denies being a boy who steals from the less fortunate.
Break it down canY you see she's.
Implying a breakdown or deterioration in the girl's situation.
Dum the dum dum girl
Reiteration of the girl's characterization as "dum dum."
The dum dum girl
Continued emphasis on the same characterization.
The dum dum girl
Repetition emphasizing the girl's perceived simplicity or innocence.
Another hand up on her hair
Suggesting someone touching her hair, possibly indicating a past event.
Time probably erased.
Implying that time has passed and possibly erased or changed the situation.
Distate and so he's leff where guilt is out of place.
Describing a situation where distaste is evident, and someone has left where guilt is inappropriate or irrelevant.
I'm no boy stealing pennies from the poor
Reiteration that the speaker is not someone who steals from the less fortunate.
Dum the dum dum girl
Reiteration of the girl's characterization as "dum dum."
The dum dum girl
Continued emphasis on the same characterization.
The dum dum girl
Repetition emphasizing the girl's perceived simplicity or innocence.
I'm no boy stealing pennies from the poor
Reiteration that the speaker is not someone who steals from the less fortunate.
Dum the dum dum girl
Reiteration of the girl's characterization as "dum dum."
The dum dum girl
Continued emphasis on the same characterization.
The dum dum girl
Repetition emphasizing the girl's perceived simplicity or innocence.
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