I think this song is about 2 people who are planning a crime together. Once the job is pulled off, his partner takes his money and his car. The ankle bracelet is a reference to a tracking device convicted cons are forced to wear by the courts. Neil also mentions that the two people should change identities. Yellow jackets are a type of bee, but they are also a type of pill that keeps you awake. We used to take them as kids; they're basically speed and some places have banned them. I think this reference, coupled with the "so close to being cured" line hints that the crime committed was a drug deal. I think the person who took his money was a female accomplice; hence the "lose the kids" line. Definite redneck imagery here with the description of the vehicle, along with the band references.
I think this song is about 2 people who are planning a crime together. Once the job is pulled off, his partner takes his money and his car. The ankle bracelet is a reference to a tracking device convicted cons are forced to wear by the courts. Neil also mentions that the two people should change identities. Yellow jackets are a type of bee, but they are also a type of pill that keeps you awake. We used to take them as kids; they're basically speed and some places have banned them. I think this reference, coupled with the "so close to being cured" line hints that the crime committed was a drug deal. I think the person who took his money was a female accomplice; hence the "lose the kids" line. Definite redneck imagery here with the description of the vehicle, along with the band references.