Becoming More Like Alfie Lyrics

Lyric discussion by newtwire 

Cover art for Becoming More Like Alfie lyrics by Divine Comedy, The

It seems to be about a character who has experiences some heartbreak and struggle in life. He feels like he has learned from it and has decided that being a rude misogynistic like Alfie is the only logical route left. He feels that the way he was before was naive and that now that he is a jerk he is smarter.

My Interpretation