San Francisco B.C. Lyrics

Lyric discussion by TaShawn 

Cover art for San Francisco B.C. lyrics by Silver Jews, The

Sanfrancisco B.C. (before Cassie?)

"doll house lightning" might refer to the bugular alarm and the flashing strobe light, which would be like lightning to the dollhouse there. He does mention children's fur coats afterward.

"I thought the wages of metal should be heavily garnished". He's taking a cut by stealing some of the loot?