Lyric discussion by SnowKstrl 

Cover art for Tripoli lyrics by Matthew Good Band

to revile, is to abuse... not to relive. This song is certainly about a lost relationship.

Best to revile = to abuse Best to squeal for Daddy = this could be sexual between the two in a relationship, or it could mean, maybe your father can make this better. The baby Jesus loves the company = Self sacrifice, it could also be talking about talking his name in vane. Or feigning self sacrifice.

Where do you hole up to mutilate the day away from me? Somebody is hiding from someone else. Perhaps someone is still in love with the other who is hiding.

Best to defile Best to stay sleeping In a while I will awake to be a has been

He will awake to be just another has been relationship with the girl he loves.