Well, I think Solemn Thirsty is an alcoholic. In fact I think from the sound of it he is likely to drink himself to death. He and the girl are in love, however he sees that he is an incredibly damaged and damaging person, likely to drag her into his depression and alcoholism. So he ends the relationship and tears himself away. In fact he may even suicide, or perhaps leaves town. Whatever happens it seems to be pretty final and it seems to be an act of sacrifice for her happiness and right to thrive.
The song references a nursery rhyme Solomon Grundy - which you can Google.
It is very beautiful, and very tragic.
Well, I think Solemn Thirsty is an alcoholic. In fact I think from the sound of it he is likely to drink himself to death. He and the girl are in love, however he sees that he is an incredibly damaged and damaging person, likely to drag her into his depression and alcoholism. So he ends the relationship and tears himself away. In fact he may even suicide, or perhaps leaves town. Whatever happens it seems to be pretty final and it seems to be an act of sacrifice for her happiness and right to thrive. The song references a nursery rhyme Solomon Grundy - which you can Google. It is very beautiful, and very tragic.