Sweet, Sweet Magdalene Lyrics

Lyric discussion by JDFan 

Cover art for Sweet, Sweet Magdalene lyrics by Bon Iver

You got some of the words wrong.

it's supposed to be "play it back for you on inauguration day" not pay...

the other major mistake is that it is definitely NOT "sewer line" That doesn't make sense.
It is "Soo Line" which is a train that used to be in Eau Claire, WI where Justin grew up. (It's where I grew up too, trust me on this one.) Sturdy as a train makes more sense.

for a history of this particular engine please see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soo_Line_2719

Lastly, I'm fairly sure it is "Dam" like the structure not Damn like the vulgarity. and I think the last word is "dyke" like a levee not dice as you have it.

My Interpretation