I have reflected on this for a little while. Two things hit me. One, that my very kind and loving father knew and REMEMBERED this song and Two; after checking it out here at the 'cat and having learned of its history and staying power, I had to ask why? I believe the answer is that the horrible crime is without any discernible motive and the message to the listener is that no one is exempt from crazy sudden urges that may sweep them up into some inexplicable and criminal act. A cautionary tale of the first water!
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