Hey Eddie, this guy, he's the real thing
So if you want to come along
You gotta promise you won't say anything
Cause this guy don't dance
And the word's been passed this is our last chance

from Bruce Springsteen – Meeting Across the River Lyrics on Rap Genius

The protagonist can not afford to screw this up, and would prefer he do all the talking as he sees himself as far more experienced than Eddie in underworld situations

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