Margie's at the Lincoln Park Inn

Temptations and Promises: Margie's Secret at the Lincoln Park Inn
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Lyrics

My name's in the paper where I took the boy scouts to hike

Engagement in community activities, specifically leading Boy Scouts on a hike.

My hands're all dirty from working on my little boy's bike

Hands dirty from fixing his son's bike, indicating parental involvement.

The preacher came by and I talked for a minute with him

Interaction with the preacher, suggesting a connection to religious values.

My wife's in the kitchen and Margie's at the Lincoln Park Inn

Introduction of the central conflict: his wife is at home, while Margie is at the Lincoln Park Inn.


And I know why she's there I've been there before

Admission of personal experience with the situation.

But I made her a promise that I wouldn't cheat anymore

Promise made not to cheat again, reflecting a commitment to fidelity.

I tried to ignore it but I know she's in there my friend

Struggle to ignore the situation, acknowledging Margie's presence.

My mind's on a number and Margie's at the Lincoln Park Inn

Mental preoccupation with a number, possibly hinting at a past indiscretion or a gambling reference.


Next Sunday it's my turn to speak to the young people's class

Upcoming responsibility to address a young people's class.

And they expect answers to all of the questions they ask

Expectation to provide answers to questions, emphasizing the weight of moral responsibility.

What would they say if I spoke on a modern day sin

Rhetorical question about the reaction to addressing modern sins, highlighting the moral dilemma.

And all of the Margies at all of the Lincoln Park Inns

Generalization of the issue, mentioning Margies at all Lincoln Park Inns as a broader societal problem.


The bike is all fixed and my little boy's in bed asleep

Completion of the bike repair, symbolic of resolving personal matters.

His little old puppy is curled in a ball at my feet

Domestic scene with a sleeping son and a puppy, contrasting with the implied infidelity.

My wife's baking cookies to serve to the Bridge Club again

Wife baking cookies for the Bridge Club, portraying a semblance of normalcy.

And I'm almost out of cigarettes Margie's at the Lincoln Park Inn

Cigarette shortage as a metaphor for stress or unease; Margie's presence still on his mind.

I'm almost out of cigarettes and Margie's at the Lincoln Park Inn

Reiteration of the cigarette shortage and Margie's location, underscoring the ongoing tension.

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