Lyric discussion by Timmah 

Cover art for Sweet Payne lyrics by Hold Steady, The

I agree for the most part... but I think holly has a larger part in Charlemagne's demise. From "Curves and Nerves":

charlemagne in a shallow grave. with a nazareth tape. and a vodka ice and gatorade. he didn't fit the plans she made. these hoodrat chicks are like razor blades. they're pretty cheap but they'll cut you deep.