The Royal Scam Lyrics

Lyric discussion by strangeman 

Cover art for The Royal Scam lyrics by Steely Dan

lisalambchop nailed it, methinks, with the San Juan interpretation. I had immigrants in general coming to the "land of opportunity" only to find their dreams broken, living oppressed and without hope in the bad part of town. They cycle repeats itself as they write letters home to put a good face on things.

Dang...these are some edgy lyrics:

"Where they learn to fear An angry race of fallen kings Their dark companions"

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