I think it's about people blindy rebelling and following the leader. "The crowd is up to Lenin" and "Reddened their necks" show it's about communism. "A handshake is worthy if it's all that you've got" and "with their noses worn off" are references to people idolising the figure and giving him gifts etc to try to get in his favour.
I think it's about people blindy rebelling and following the leader. "The crowd is up to Lenin" and "Reddened their necks" show it's about communism. "A handshake is worthy if it's all that you've got" and "with their noses worn off" are references to people idolising the figure and giving him gifts etc to try to get in his favour.