Mr. Larkin Lyrics

Lyric discussion by weeeehaw 

Cover art for Mr. Larkin lyrics by State Radio

So I understand that its about a guy whos wife is sick, he works at the nursing home to help cover the cost and everything, But this is kind of a stretch... Is his wife in a coma? When it says:

Every now and then, she'll squeeze my hand It's what I live for and it's why she don't die,

Im thinking she possibly faintly remembers him or something, and thats why its such a big deal. Or she could have alzhiemers.

Nonetheless, this is such a great song. I never really payed attention to the lyrics at first, but now that I do, its a pretty sad song.