MAGGIE
B.A. Robertson Lyrics

Maggie, she knows the kings of France,
Maggie is well-educated and knowledgeable about history, particularly French royalty.

but Maggie declines to dance.
Despite being knowledgeable about history, Maggie chooses not to conform to societal norms and declines to participate in activities such as dancing.

She won't work in a factory,
Maggie has aspirations beyond working in a factory and desires a different career path.

her parents think she should.
Although her parents have certain expectations for her, Maggie is determined to pursue her own aspirations.

She's inclined academically,
Maggie is naturally predisposed towards academic pursuits.

and so far its so good.
Her academic pursuits have thus far been successful.

Maggie won't be a teenage bride.
Maggie is not interested in getting married at a young age.

Maggie against the tide,
Maggie goes against societal norms and expectations.

she accepts the adversity,
Despite facing challenges, Maggie accepts them and does not let them deter her from pursuing her aspirations.

she always knew she could.
From the start, Maggie always believed in her ability to overcome adversity and achieve her dreams.

To attend university,
Maggie is determined to attend university and pursue higher education.

and so far its so good.
Her academic pursuits have thus far been successful.

She's into Rigoletto,
Maggie has an interest in the opera Rigoletto.

she's into Zubin Mehta.
Maggie has an interest in the conductor Zubin Mehta.

She knows that Canaletto,
Maggie is knowledgeable about the artist Canaletto.

he's no painter decorator.
Maggie knows that Canaletto is not simply a painter or decorator, but rather a distinguished artist.

With due consideration,
Maggie carefully considers her educational pursuits and interests.

to further education.
Maggie is determined to continue her education.

She's rebel of sorts,
Maggie is somewhat of a rebel and does not conform to societal expectations.

she's a rebel of course,
Maggie definitely goes against societal norms and expectations.

She's a rebel on a level,
Maggie goes against societal norms and expectations on a deep, personal level.

there's an oh and then a me and then oh ---
This line is unclear in meaning and likely serves to reinforce the previously stated idea that Maggie is a rebel in various ways.

Maggie, she likes to have some fun.
Maggie enjoys having fun and experiencing pleasurable sensations.

But Maggie won't fool around,
Although she enjoys having fun, Maggie is not one to engage in meaningless or superficial activities.

that old lesson's just teasing, yet,
Maggie is aware of common societal lessons and expectations, but does not take them too seriously.

it's humoresque with you,
Maggie finds it amusing to tease or joke around with others who take themselves too seriously.

the sensation is pleasing yet,
Maggie does find pleasure in this type of teasing or joking around.

she only humours you.
However, Maggie is only teasing or joking around with others and does not take these activities too seriously.

Maggie so far, so far so good.
Overall, Maggie has managed to successfully pursue her aspirations and academic pursuits thus far.

She's a rebel of course,
Maggie definitely goes against societal norms and expectations.

she's a rebel of sorts,
Maggie is somewhat of a rebel and does not conform to societal expectations.

she's a rebel on a level,
Maggie goes against societal norms and expectations on a deep, personal level.

there's a oh and then a me and then oh ---
This line is unclear in meaning and likely serves to reinforce the previously stated idea that Maggie is a rebel in various ways.

Maggie don't like the things I like.
Maggie has different interests and preferences than the artist.

So Maggie, upon my bike,
The singer suggests that they should go for a bike ride together.

I thought Milton and Burns and Keats,
The artist is interested in literature and poetry, particularly the works of John Milton, Robert Burns, and John Keats.

were Scotland's midfield men.
The singer mistakenly believes that these poets are associated with a Scottish football team's midfield players.

When I learn I won't be for keeps
The singer realizes that they are not a good match for Maggie and that their time together is temporary.

I'm hanging up my pen.
The singer is metaphorically ending their literary pursuits, likely as a result of their realization about their compatibility with Maggie.

Maggie so far, so far so good.
Overall, Maggie has managed to successfully pursue her aspirations and academic pursuits thus far.

Maggie so far, so far so good.
Overall, Maggie has managed to successfully pursue her aspirations and academic pursuits thus far.

Maggie.
This line likely serves as a conclusion to the song and reiterates the focus on Maggie's character throughout the lyrics.