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