I like most interpretations I have seen on this thread, but for me as a briton I see it as the old English folk law I have inexplicably entertained for as long as I remember. Magpies do steal shinning reflective objects but I seldom see them wearing any of it. Gullibly like many of my countrymen I have either saluted or greeted at least 88% Magpies that I've come across.
The way I'm gonna look at this song is that Thom was having a sandwich in the garden. This Magpie comes in full of balls and tea leafs a fork. Thom, as you would gets aggressive with the magpie. And for verbatim" You got some nerve coming here". However Thom being much like me and many other Britons still feels the need to salute or greet that fucking bird!
Great song! Incredible beat! They aint never gonna lose it!
I like most interpretations I have seen on this thread, but for me as a briton I see it as the old English folk law I have inexplicably entertained for as long as I remember. Magpies do steal shinning reflective objects but I seldom see them wearing any of it. Gullibly like many of my countrymen I have either saluted or greeted at least 88% Magpies that I've come across.
The way I'm gonna look at this song is that Thom was having a sandwich in the garden. This Magpie comes in full of balls and tea leafs a fork. Thom, as you would gets aggressive with the magpie. And for verbatim" You got some nerve coming here". However Thom being much like me and many other Britons still feels the need to salute or greet that fucking bird!
Great song! Incredible beat! They aint never gonna lose it!