She doesn't seem to have much in the way of feelings for the guy... he's got a car that she likes. That's all there is to him as it turns out as he drinks his life away, just as they become marginally successful - she has a job that pays all the bills and he's just useless so she gives him the chance to bolt.
I always wondered about the kids though... but they're better off without an alcoholic father in the picture. It's a sad song.
Also, her father would likely have died after she left, if he required so much care. Just overall a sad situation.
She doesn't seem to have much in the way of feelings for the guy... he's got a car that she likes. That's all there is to him as it turns out as he drinks his life away, just as they become marginally successful - she has a job that pays all the bills and he's just useless so she gives him the chance to bolt.
I always wondered about the kids though... but they're better off without an alcoholic father in the picture. It's a sad song.
Also, her father would likely have died after she left, if he required so much care. Just overall a sad situation.