| Steely Dan – What A Shame About Me Lyrics | 10 years ago |
| @[sheisler51:5993] I have to disagree with about the second chorus. The narrator already establishes in the beginning that they talked about her films and shows and CDs. She is clearly successful and well-known. It has to be her referring to him as "you were gonna be the next big thing" and him responding, "Now that was just a rumor." With her, there is no rumor. She's a star. | |
| Steely Dan – What A Shame About Me Lyrics | 10 years ago |
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With respect to other commenters, I don't think that there is any switch in viewpoint for the second chorus. And I've always felt that the line about Lower Broadway and talking to a ghost was a reference to him being impotent and unable to perform; just another "shame" that he has to bear. Of course, I'm sure many will disagree. But only Don and Walt could possibly know for sure. The rest is speculation. |
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