What A Shame About Me Lyrics

Lyric discussion by WheelyDan 

Cover art for What A Shame About Me lyrics by Steely Dan

Franny is his old girlfriend. She's successful. He's a mess. They talk for a while. He realizes he has nothing left in common with her (you're talking to a ghost.)

She offers him a pity f--k.

Maybe because of self loathing. Maybe to exhert some control over his life even if doing so spites himeself. Maybe (I prefer this one cause I'm pulling for the guy) because he knew it would never go anywhere and even in his bad situation he has more respect for himself ... he tells her to get lost.

My Interpretation

I like your interpretation (yes, she offers him a pity f--k), but I don't think he tells her to "get lost" so much as he no longer has the power or the will to delude himself, much less her. He's just being blunt.

@WheelyDan what is a cut out from NYU?