Good Morning Mr. Edminton Lyrics

Lyric discussion by 1q2w3e4r 

Cover art for Good Morning Mr. Edminton lyrics by of Montreal

what the hell is everyone talking about?

Remember how THEY vowed to let that go If your families paid the ransom Well, I think you both should know That that's not THEIR intention But I will help to set you free ... Desire a part in OUR scheme ... Hurry before it's too late for US to escape

The narrator OBVIOUSLY isn't the kidnapper. Why would he have a detailed escape route? Why tell them to hurry? Why say "they" then switch to "us" if he is a kidnapper? He snuck in and is going to rescue them in exchange for a job.