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about this song
"Black Cow" has a number of lyrical interpretations: a troubled relationship, an ode to self-doubt, a commentary on nightlife, and a reference to Hindu culture (cows are sacred). Or it could be about Thelonious Monk, the American jazz composer who is often regarded as the father of bebop. In the 'Classic Albums' episode on the album Aja, Donald Fagen, and Walter Becker, perhaps showing their wry sense of humor, described the lyric as "self-explanatory," but did offer some insight as to what they had in mind.