Here Tracey is remonstrating with a young chap who thinks he's hard. She's not necessarily blaming him for behaving the way he does - he's likely a product of his environment (Glasgow? - note the references to the Clyde) and as such he has some typical misconceptions about the importance of being tough -- "Every woman loves a fascist". But she's pointing out that it's a childish way to behave, and warning him that he's already a "little Hitler", and things will only get worse for everyone if he continues to behave as he is.
I love the arrangement after the final chorus, where the strings suddenly cut off, and we're left with a rather quiet and peaceful fade out. Perhaps this is what she hopes could happen if her little Hitler sees the error of his ways?
Rediscovering EBTG. Such great songs.
Here Tracey is remonstrating with a young chap who thinks he's hard. She's not necessarily blaming him for behaving the way he does - he's likely a product of his environment (Glasgow? - note the references to the Clyde) and as such he has some typical misconceptions about the importance of being tough -- "Every woman loves a fascist". But she's pointing out that it's a childish way to behave, and warning him that he's already a "little Hitler", and things will only get worse for everyone if he continues to behave as he is.
I love the arrangement after the final chorus, where the strings suddenly cut off, and we're left with a rather quiet and peaceful fade out. Perhaps this is what she hopes could happen if her little Hitler sees the error of his ways?