A lot of the song seems to relate to "Oedipus Rex," but I might be completely wrong. The line, "Constant swelling of the ankles," specifically seems to be in reference because as a child, Oedipus' ankles are pinned together, and the name actually means "swollen-foot" in Greek. The line, "A grieving widow mothered this headless wonder," could be seen in reference to Jocasta (his mother), because Oedipus murders his father, Laius. At that point, the lovers could be the mother (Jocasta), father (Laius), and son (Oedipus). Just an idea, but God-bless-it, I love Tommy's explanation.
A lot of the song seems to relate to "Oedipus Rex," but I might be completely wrong. The line, "Constant swelling of the ankles," specifically seems to be in reference because as a child, Oedipus' ankles are pinned together, and the name actually means "swollen-foot" in Greek. The line, "A grieving widow mothered this headless wonder," could be seen in reference to Jocasta (his mother), because Oedipus murders his father, Laius. At that point, the lovers could be the mother (Jocasta), father (Laius), and son (Oedipus). Just an idea, but God-bless-it, I love Tommy's explanation.