Discover the story of the song > Jerkin’ Crocus – Mott the Hoople

The song tells the story of an old man named Tyler who had a heart attack while driving and who didn't go to church on Sundays. The protagonist sings about a woman who wants to have sexual experiences with him, and he describes some of these experiences. He mentions a risky activity called "Jerkin' Crocus," and talks about how it almost killed him.