Clearly our Drifter has some intimacy and self esteem
issues and could do with some serious counseling.
Unfortunately, mental health funding for the dusty ol'
town mentioned in the song has been cut due to budget
constraints. However, there is a bright side. Had he
been "cured" and become, say, an accountant, there
would be problems. Who would be interested in a song
called "The Accountant" with lines like "I'm gonna'
balance the books"?