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"A Quick One, While He's Away" by The Who is a mini rock opera that tells the story of a young woman whose husband has been gone for an extended period.

Part I sets the stage, establishing the woman's longing for her absent husband.

Part II, "Weeping Town," emphasizes the public nature of her grief. Her weeping is so profound that it's heard "all over the world."

In Part III, a chorus of consolers appears, offering a temporary solution to her sadness ("We have the means"). They promise gifts, distractions, and even "eagle wings" for her husband's swift return, but the superficiality of their comfort is highlighted by the repetitive "fa la la la la la".

Part IV introduces Ivor the Engine Driver, who takes advantage of his acquaintance with the woman's husband and her vulnerability to seduce her. He offers sweets, a stroll, and consolation, hinting at intimacy ("Maybe even mine").

Part V, "Soon Be Home," likely depicts a train journey with Ivor and the possible return of the husband, but the ambiguity allows for an interpretation of seduction as well.

The final part, "You Are Forgiven," portrays the reunion of the woman and her husband, along with her confession of infidelity. The repetition of "You are forgiven" is open to interpretation: is it genuine forgiveness from the husband, or the woman convincing herself that everything is alright?

I. Her Man's Been Gone

Her man's been gone

For nigh on a year

He was due home yesterday

But he ain't here

Her man's been gone

For nigh on a year

He was due home yesterday

But he ain't here

II. Crying Town

Down your street your crying is a well-known sound

Your street is very well-known,

Through out your town

Your town is very famous for the little girl

Whose cries can be heard

All around the world

III. We Have A Remedy

Fa la la la la la

Fa la la la la

Fa la la la la la

Fa la la la la

We have a remedy

You'll appreciate it

No need to be so sad

He's only late

We'll bring you flowers and things

Help pass your time

We'll give him eagle's wings

Then he can fly to you

Fa la la la la la

Fa la la la la

Fa la la la la la

Fa la la la la

Fa la la la la la

Fa la la la la la

We have a remedy

Fa la la la la la la

We have a remedy

Fa la la la la la la

We have a remedy

Fa la la la la la la

We have a remedy

Fa la la la la la la

We have a remedy.

We have!

Little girl, why don't you stop your crying?

I'm gonna make you feel all right

IV. Ivor The Engine Driver

My name is Ivor

I'm an engine driver

I know him well

I know why you feel blue

Just 'cause he's late

Don't mean he'll never get through

He told me he loves you

He ain't no liar, I ain't either

So let's have a smile for an old engine driver

So let's have a smile for an old engine driver

Please take a sweet

Come take a walk with me

We'll sort it out

Back at my place, maybe

It'll come right

You ain't no fool, I ain't either

So why not be nice

To an old engine driver?

Better be nice to an old engine driver

Better be nice to an old engine driver

V. Soon Be Home

We'll soon be home

We'll soon be home

We'll soon

We'll soon, soon, soon be home

We'll soon be home

We'll soon be home

We'll soon

We'll soon, soon, soon be home

Come on, old horse

Soon be home

Soon be home

Soon

We'll soon, soon, soon be home

We'll soon

We'll soon, soon, soon be home

We'll soon be home

Soon be home ...

VI. You Are Forgiven

Dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang, dang

Cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello

Cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello

Cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello

Cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello, cello

I can't believe it

Do my eyes deceive me?

Am I back in your arms?

Away from all harm?

It's like a dream to be with you again

Can't believe that I'm with you again

I missed you and I must admit

I kissed a few and once did sit

On Ivor the Engine Driver's lap

And later with him, had a nap

You are forgiven [7x]

You are forgiven, forgiven, forgiven, forgiven, forgiven, forgiven!

You are... forgiven, you are forgiven, forgiven, forgiven, forgiven.

You are forgiven

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