Mystery Man Lyrics

Lyric discussion by MrSnrub 

Cover art for Mystery Man lyrics by Sebadoh

I also thought it could be about child abuse at first, but after a few more listens i'm more inclined to agree with Roger's interpretation. The lines "Make your claim, she's legally yours When she shares your name" & "Go on beg her to stay" really seem like it's about a guy trying to control his wife.

My Interpretation