@[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.
I don't know how to break the news, but
It's pretty clear you'll be asked to choose between
What you lack and what you excuse in this
Tug of war
You can't say that they didn't warn you
Though you'd rather that they just ignore you
'Cause your devices are not working for you
Anymore
What you want
You don't know
You're with stupid now
You don't know how to manufacture
Sturdy bones with a hairline fracture
The crazy will of a Margaret thatcher that
They've all got
And though you pay for the hands they're shaking
The speeches and the mistakes they're making
As they struggle with the undertaking of
Simple thought
[Repeat: x2]
What you want
You don't know
You're with stupid now
What you know
You don't want to know
You're with stupid now
It's pretty clear you'll be asked to choose between
What you lack and what you excuse in this
Tug of war
You can't say that they didn't warn you
Though you'd rather that they just ignore you
'Cause your devices are not working for you
Anymore
What you want
You don't know
You're with stupid now
You don't know how to manufacture
Sturdy bones with a hairline fracture
The crazy will of a Margaret thatcher that
They've all got
And though you pay for the hands they're shaking
The speeches and the mistakes they're making
As they struggle with the undertaking of
Simple thought
[Repeat: x2]
What you want
You don't know
You're with stupid now
What you know
You don't want to know
You're with stupid now
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