I thought of the lyrics to Billy Bragg's "Greetings to the New Brunette" tonight during class.

I'm celebrating my love for you
With a pint of beer and a new tattoo
And if you haven't noticed yet
I'm more impressionable when my cement is wet

Politics and pregnancy
Are debated as we empty our glasses
And how I love those evening classes
Shirley, give my greetings to the new brunette.


As I listened to this song just now, I realized that Shirley is not the new brunette. Every other time I listened to it I thought she was, which begs the question, who is the new brunette? If anyone can clear this up for me, please let me know.

Ciao.