It is clearly about prostitution... and the "slaves to society" clients that they service. Particularly in hard times, these high-rolling clients seek prostitution and that means good business for the "working girls" who hang out on the street corners. Felt hats (fedoras) are particularly indicative of pimp fashion.
The song is simple, fun and beautiful. Haines' high-note vocals in this song gives me the chills.
It is clearly about prostitution... and the "slaves to society" clients that they service. Particularly in hard times, these high-rolling clients seek prostitution and that means good business for the "working girls" who hang out on the street corners. Felt hats (fedoras) are particularly indicative of pimp fashion.
The song is simple, fun and beautiful. Haines' high-note vocals in this song gives me the chills.