Green Earrings Lyrics

Lyric discussion by aic22 

Cover art for Green Earrings lyrics by Steely Dan

this song is about a jewel thief who will even steal from his lover.

@aic22 Not a jewel thief - a junkie who steals the earrings and then shows no remorse (just like addicts do). How do I know? This line: Sorry, angel I get hungry like a child. Who else gets hungry like a child than a junkie needing a fix?