The song " The Bum Is Mine" by Brian Hyland is about a woman who is interested in a man, but the singer wants the man for herself. The woman has had a little too much to drink and is looking for some attention, but the singer is not interested in her. The lyrics suggest that the woman has a history of disappointment and turning to alcohol. The singer warns the man to save his money and time, because she wants the man for herself. Overall, the song is about competing for love and the consequences of past mistakes.
