Great song. Great band. But now that I know about the Freemasonic Illuminati cult, which clearly ALL stars must belong to in order to succeed (you'd think talent would be enough) I see SYMBOLISM in this song, as well as album cover.

The FEZ refers to what Shriners wear, "Ain't never gonna do it without your fez on." Right, you won't succeed unless you join "the club." The Royal Scam? What "The Matrix" refers to, as well as B movie sci-fi film "They Live" (reptilians). We've all been scammed, hoodwinked by the elites, who lord over this homeless guy (US) on the cover.

I was shocked YEARS ago to see a photo of Fagen playing a club wearing FANGS. The clip said, "he claims to be a vampire." I had no idea what to make of that then. I do, now. Dark secrets.

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