Lyric discussion by ss21274 

Cover art for Melissa lyrics by Allman Brothers Band, The

The "gypsy" always sounded to me like a man who is resigned to a certain way of life for whatever reasons yet carries a soft spot for a certain woman/girl.He can't change and isn't going to be a phony and pretend he can change,yet deep inside he has special feelings for "Melissa".

My Interpretation