Razor Boy Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Ulthar 

Cover art for Razor Boy lyrics by Steely Dan

I'm fairly certain that this song is about cocaine. You use a razor to make a line, you know, and it will take your fancy things away. My dad had a buddy who pawned his parents stuff to buy blow.

Also, the lyrics are wrong. It's "To be in with the better half, not begin with the better hand.