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Did you know the song was written by Billy while living on Long Island and was looking out his window one day and saw some young people buying heroin in a building across the street?

"Captain Jack" [in the song] is the dealer they meet.

It's a song about young people who get stuck and can't get out.
Cool story. I generally dont listen to song lyrics but this is one that I've thought about a few times. Thanks!
Old 06-30-2013, 05:55 PM
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