Original artwork, not a still
You know, it's dirty business doing one's duty... but just occasionally it's a real pleasure.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Duty is described as grubby work, but the speaker admits that now and then it's actually enjoyable. The line has a chilling edge because the pleasure comes from doing something unpleasant. It reads as a cold, self-satisfied confession about taking relish in an obligation.
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