Lyric discussion by lifeofwryly 

Cover art for Who lyrics by St. Vincent

He was a revival preacher who drank, danced, and partied by night. He seemed the perfect mark.

She was young. He passed out drunk, and she lied. He demanded to make it honest, but she wouldn't have it: then everyone would know. Eventually he paid her off, again asked her to join him, and left on foot for good.

He was an honest man.

[Edit: left out a word]

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