The people who say this is about a fake tramp are totally right.
I think “This world is cruel and most unkind, and horrible is redefined” refers to the fact that, as if the world weren’t cruel enough, horrible is redefined when this guy who actually does have a home stands around asking for money when there really are people who are much worse off than him.
“the only thing you’re sobbing out is your imagination” His sob story is all a fake, the typical story of ‘I need the money to feed my kids’ is all made up.
“Is he really on the street, desperation or deceit and what he's wearing on his feet won't solve our mystery” Is he really desperate or just tricking people? His shoes are crap enough to look like they could belong to a beggar but not necessarily.
“and i am baffled by how you stand there, soaking it in
and do you hide your identity where you hide your grin, better hide your grin”
He stands there soaking in everyone’s sympathy, people feeling sorry for him and giving him money. But on the inside, his true self is laughing away at those suckers that really fall for the act, his identity is well hidden along with his grin, behind a façade of grief and misery.
The people who say this is about a fake tramp are totally right. I think “This world is cruel and most unkind, and horrible is redefined” refers to the fact that, as if the world weren’t cruel enough, horrible is redefined when this guy who actually does have a home stands around asking for money when there really are people who are much worse off than him.
“the only thing you’re sobbing out is your imagination” His sob story is all a fake, the typical story of ‘I need the money to feed my kids’ is all made up.
“Is he really on the street, desperation or deceit and what he's wearing on his feet won't solve our mystery” Is he really desperate or just tricking people? His shoes are crap enough to look like they could belong to a beggar but not necessarily.
“and i am baffled by how you stand there, soaking it in and do you hide your identity where you hide your grin, better hide your grin” He stands there soaking in everyone’s sympathy, people feeling sorry for him and giving him money. But on the inside, his true self is laughing away at those suckers that really fall for the act, his identity is well hidden along with his grin, behind a façade of grief and misery.