It may not be widely known, but there are several references to U.S. weapons testing in these lyrics. For example both Ivy King and Castle Bravo were tests of large weapons in the Pacific. Probably near "an island East of the Carolines Lovely island" which to judge by the lyrics is no longer there. I don't know who Louis Dakine is/was, or where his backrooom was. Although Dakine is a brand name for upmarket sportswear. Like all Fagen/SteelyDan songs this is great, but I don't know what it means.
It may not be widely known, but there are several references to U.S. weapons testing in these lyrics. For example both Ivy King and Castle Bravo were tests of large weapons in the Pacific. Probably near "an island East of the Carolines Lovely island" which to judge by the lyrics is no longer there. I don't know who Louis Dakine is/was, or where his backrooom was. Although Dakine is a brand name for upmarket sportswear. Like all Fagen/SteelyDan songs this is great, but I don't know what it means.