Discover the story of the song > Pre-Code Hollywood – jonathan bree

The protagonist offers himself to his partner as a safe haven whenever she needs it, even in the corner booth of a speakeasy, where he might not understand her language. He describes himself as her freak, her man of a thousand faces and her antihero, and compares himself to Lon Chaney, a famous actor from the pre-Code Hollywood era. They both agree there's no freedom left in speaking your mind, especially if you want a career, and that being a troubadour these days is tricky business.