Donald Fagen: The Nightfly
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Summary
In Steely Dan’s “Hey Nineteen,” Donald Fagen sings from the perspective of a dude who’s losing his dignity. He’s in his early 30s, and since he’s been living hard, he feels 10 years older. We know his girlfriend’s age from the title and chorus, and he’s feeling like a putz because they come from …
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