Lyrics
She's so strange
Describing the woman as peculiar or unusual.
And she wore a black mustache
Indicating an unconventional or quirky appearance with the mention of a black mustache.
And pilfered all the petty cash
Suggesting she has stolen small amounts of money.
She went to Birmingham
Referring to her travel to Birmingham, possibly for a specific reason or event.
She'll soon be in the can
Implying she might face consequences or legal trouble ("in the can" can mean in jail).
She's so cruel
Describing her as harsh or unkind.
And she knew what just what to do
Highlighting her knowledge and capability to act cunningly.
And while the cats were all sniffing glue
Describing a situation where people are engaged in foolish or irrational activities.
They played their silly games
Referring to games played, possibly metaphorical, where consequences are now apparent.
And now they'll take the blame
Suggesting accountability for their actions.
What she'd done
Discussing the repercussions of her actions.
And she didn't know quite what she did
Expressing her lack of understanding or realization about the impact of her deeds.
And they told her that she better had
Indicating advice or warning given to her after the fact.
So now she starts to cry
Describing her emotional response, specifically crying, possibly due to guilt or regret.
Without a reason why
Stating her tears without a clear explanation or justification.
She's so poor
Portraying her as financially struggling or destitute.
And only now she's looking back
Indicating reflection on her past, possibly with regret.
Sees her story on a paperback
Noting her story being written in a paperback, possibly symbolizing public exposure or scrutiny.
What will become of her
Pondering on her future and the limited possibilities or resources available to her.
There's not much left for her
Emphasizing a sense of hopelessness or a lack of options for her.
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