Throw Back The Little Ones Lyrics

Lyric discussion by sspirit 

Cover art for Throw Back The Little Ones lyrics by Steely Dan

As caullyflower26 and phnompencil accurately surmise, this song is about the music biz. Donald and Walter are thumbing their noses at the hand that feeds them.

Verse one: play the game even if it's not who you really are Verse two: it's a trite game anyway. perhaps you do sell out to make it, the ride is worth it if you can keep your dignity intact.

Verse three: you must put on a good show and please the crowd. If it doesn't take there's always the borscht belt circuit.

Chorus: small fry or big fish - you're at the mercy of a system that's going to exploit you.