The lyrics don't seem that far off, O Earl of Kent.
Like most of the old songs, this one is about crushing, near-suicidal depression. Yay! Gregisgreg is right. It's more about his troubles than about her. He feels abused and pursued by the world, and all she can think to do is give him paltry presents.
What he wants is a girl who feels as depressed as him. Then they'd be able to communicate, and he would be happy...or rather miserable, but with company.
The lyrics don't seem that far off, O Earl of Kent.
Like most of the old songs, this one is about crushing, near-suicidal depression. Yay! Gregisgreg is right. It's more about his troubles than about her. He feels abused and pursued by the world, and all she can think to do is give him paltry presents.
What he wants is a girl who feels as depressed as him. Then they'd be able to communicate, and he would be happy...or rather miserable, but with company.