Lyric discussion by Madsy 

Cover art for Junk Bond Trader lyrics by Elliott Smith

I see what you mean. The first lyrics printed were shit. I have the lyrics from the booklet, but still, I think that it was pretty obviously not 'mistake a nervous flash' for example.

All I can say is he apple needs to laugh the broken crutch, The First true love folded at the slightest touch Refers to Adam And Eve. The forbidden fruit often portraid as an apple , it has to laugh man was tricked

That being said I agree with the person who says its about a record deal which makes sense. Even the first true love on earth was brought down. As possibly, he feels he has.