@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Organ grinder, organ grinder,
organ grinder, play that melody
Take your organ, and grind some more for me
Grind it north, grind it north,
grind it north, and grind it east and west,
When you grind it slow, I like it the best
Organ grinder, organ grinder,
you don't have to pass your hat no more
You're the grinder I've been waitin' for
Organ grinder, organ grinder,
your sweet music seems to ease my mind
It's not your organ, but it's the way you grind
Organ grinder, organ grinder,
Organ grinder, don't tell me you're through
If you are tired, let mama grind a while for you
organ grinder, play that melody
Take your organ, and grind some more for me
Grind it north, grind it north,
grind it north, and grind it east and west,
When you grind it slow, I like it the best
Organ grinder, organ grinder,
you don't have to pass your hat no more
You're the grinder I've been waitin' for
Organ grinder, organ grinder,
your sweet music seems to ease my mind
It's not your organ, but it's the way you grind
Organ grinder, organ grinder,
Organ grinder, don't tell me you're through
If you are tired, let mama grind a while for you
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