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The central pun of the song is that in his wretched state the main character asks Joe (Pernice?) for a lift and Joe thinks he wants a ride.
This leads to the line, "I don't need a ride, I'm trying to say I'm dying. Lift me up."
The central pun of the song is that in his wretched state the main character asks Joe (Pernice?) for a lift and Joe thinks he wants a ride.
This leads to the line, "I don't need a ride, I'm trying to say I'm dying. Lift me up."