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The Hold Steady – Joke About Jamaica Lyrics 16 years ago
this song only states that she knows one kid who was crucified, which is true and what the album has always stated. in both crosses the other cross is Jesus.

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The Hold Steady – Your Little Hoodrat Friend Lyrics 16 years ago
I think your first reason is why this song is NOT about Holly but about whoever Gideon is messing around with.

Holly isn't supposed to be considered a hoodrat until How A Resurrection Really feels: "...now you finally know that". I think our protagonist is in denial of what Holly is because of his love for her.

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