My friend and I were discussing this song -- while it could be seen as a swipe at Natalie -- with it's near parody of her social-commentary styled lyrics, we think it could also be seen as about a young woman who because of the constant rejection of her by her own father -- she is constantly seeking a father figure at the bards -- constantly on the hunt -- a merchant, if you will. She does this to find affection and yet can't shake the image of her father -- an unrequited relationship -- and his voice intones "and as always I'm here right beside you" -- he's almost leading a tavern full of drunks in a sing-a-long exposing her of her Freudian ways
My friend and I were discussing this song -- while it could be seen as a swipe at Natalie -- with it's near parody of her social-commentary styled lyrics, we think it could also be seen as about a young woman who because of the constant rejection of her by her own father -- she is constantly seeking a father figure at the bards -- constantly on the hunt -- a merchant, if you will. She does this to find affection and yet can't shake the image of her father -- an unrequited relationship -- and his voice intones "and as always I'm here right beside you" -- he's almost leading a tavern full of drunks in a sing-a-long exposing her of her Freudian ways