It is a possibility that Mac’s love for the person he is speaking of is not allowed. So they have to love each other secretly so that later in life they can try again. Mac used to live in Vancouver, and in the downtown area, there is a Robson street. Although 2 was recorded in Montreal, Mac could be referencing sitting on the bus and seeing this striking woman get on at Robson, where he (“daddy”) then beckons for a chance to be near her.

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