We’re going to talk right back down to earth in a language that everyone here clearly understands

"use forbidden words" he repeated, sweat forming on his upper lip, as other party-goers exchanged glances and grimaces, and turned back to their conversations.

It adds such a brilliant layer of additional meaning to the song. A perfect example of literary Irony.

How have I never seen that before?? Excellent.

Did you see that amazing fan theory about Piano Man?

Will punch you VERY hard in the face for questioning any part of his name or look.

For goodness sake, how much more evidence does anyone need?

One of my favourite Tony Blair lines that doesn't get enough respect, IMO, is during the 2005 election question time special someone asked him a question about 'stealth taxes' and he said something like 'I don't think they're stealth taxes if everyone knows about them'

Agreed. I don't want a book that implicitly says 'this is rubbish. Want to play a game?'