Lyrics
Walter quit the RAF
Walter left the Royal Air Force (RAF).
When there was no good air left.
Due to the poor air quality or conditions.
Made it back to the clan.
Returned to his family or group (clan).
The dog, the wife, the betting slip wet in his hand.
He is holding a wet betting slip, indicating involvement in gambling, with references to his dog and wife.
And no one's listening.
People are not paying attention to him.
To the boys
Refers to the individuals Tim, Jaimme, and Gab.
Tim, Jaimme and Gab.
They are keeping him awake while his mistress worries or is anxious.
Keeping him up while his mistress rings his hands.
He was picked up after school with an emphasis on looking good.
Picked him up after school
No one is leaving the situation.
Just make sure you're looking good.
Walter engages in play or some form of activity.
And no one's leaving.
An encouragement to stand up and not kneel.
Walter plays.
Emphasis on Walter playing, perhaps indicating a sense of liberation or expression.
Get off your knees.
An urging to get off one's knees, suggesting empowerment.
Walter plays.
Reiteration of the idea of Walter playing and getting off knees.
Get off your knees.
Further emphasis on standing up and empowerment.
It's mini coke and prawns again
Describes a scenario involving mini coke (possibly cocaine) and prawns, either in his room or on the beach.
In his room or on the sand.
Repetition of the setting involving mini coke and prawns.
Not a day before he fell
Indicates a moment just before he experienced a downfall while at Raffle's hotel.
Propping up the bar at the Raffle's hotel.
He was propping up the bar at Raffle's hotel, emphasizing the location.
And no one' leaving.
Similar to line 9, suggesting a situation where no one is leaving.
Walter plays
Repeats the idea of Walter playing.
Get off your knees.
Reiteration of the urging to get off one's knees.
Give the kids a hand
An encouragement to support or applaud the children.
Down on the sand.
Suggests a location on the sand where support is needed.
No one's listening.
Reiteration of Walter playing and getting off knees.
Walter plays
Repeats the idea of Walter playing.
Get off your knees.
Reiteration of the urging to get off one's knees.
Give the kids a hand
An encouragement to support or applaud the children.
Down on the sand.
Suggests a location on the sand where support is needed.
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