Lyrics
He's an old altar boy
He is a former participant in religious ceremonies, specifically as an altar boy.
Lying out there in the street
He is lying in the street, possibly metaphorically expressing a sense of abandonment or vulnerability.
He's an old altar
Repetition of his identity as an old altar boy.
Bound up in leather and chains
He is constrained or restricted, symbolized by being bound up in leather and chains.
And that's why I'm feeling so blue
His emotional state is melancholic, possibly due to his past experiences as an altar boy.
I'm an old altar boy
Reiteration of his identity as an old altar boy.
What about you?
Pose a question to the listener about their own experiences as an altar boy.
Now, I can order in Latin
He can recite religious phrases in Latin, adding a touch of humor with "Au gratin, Joe."
Make it, "Au gratin, Joe"
Playful continuation of his ability to use Latin, humorously ordering food.
I'm an old altar boy
Reiteration of his identity as an old altar boy, linking it to his feelings of depression.
That's why I'm so depressed
His emotional state is affected by his past experiences as an altar boy.
I never got the rest of the dream
He did not fulfill the entirety of his aspirations or dreams.
Just the ritual, now I'm habitual
He remains stuck in routine and habits, particularly related to past religious rituals.
Majoring in crimes that are
He is engaged in actions that are morally reprehensible or unspeakable.
Unspeakable, because I'm an old
Reiteration of his identity as an old altar boy, emphasizing the impact on his life.
Altar boy, that's what happened to me
Summarizes the consequences of being an old altar boy on his life.
I'm an old altar boy he's hoping
Reiteration of his identity, expressing a desire for companionship.
He can meet a woman dressed
He hopes to meet a woman dressed like a nun, possibly seeking solace or connection in religion.
Like a nun, he knows there's got to
Expresses the belief that there must be such women around him.
Be some around here, drinking across
Implies the presence of women near the church, perhaps involved in religious activities.
From the church a little Father Cribari wine
References Father Cribari wine, suggesting a connection to religious practices.
On a Sunday morn time
Indicates a specific time, Sunday morning, possibly associated with religious observances.
I'm an old altar boy
Reiteration of his identity as an old altar boy.
Why is he winking at this time
Rhetorical question about someone winking at this stage of life, questioning life choices.
Of his life, he never took a wife
Reflects on the fact that he never married, possibly linking back to his life as an altar boy.
He's an old altar boy
Reiteration of his identity as an old altar boy.
What about you?
Repeats the earlier question to the listener about their experiences as an altar boy.
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