Discover the story of the song > Killer Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone – George Michael

The lyrics talk about freedom and the ability to live life the way one wants. The protagonist asks if people will give and help if they cry and whether they will live or die. They also refer to a father who passed away and left the family alone, and a person who was known to wear a hat and wander around, never staying in one place. The lyrics suggest that even though the protagonist desires to be alone, they wonder if others want to live and give.