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Doctor in love who is above
Referring to someone who thinks they are better than everyone else because they are in love with themselves, who thinks highly of their own opinions and views.

All others close to you
People who surround the character in question, who they consider important or influential.

Is it the Queen is it obscene
Questioning whether it is the Queen who is considered obscene by some people and whether that is really true.

Tell me I want you to
Asking someone for their opinion or view on the matter at hand.

Oh I've often wondered what it is that incites
Expressing curiosity about what exactly motivates or prompts certain behaviors in people.

So many young people to take part in those riots
Commenting on the large number of young people who engage in acts of public disorder or unrest.

Whereby all men in blue are the targets to destroy
Referring to law enforcement officials who are often the focus of anger or aggression from protesters or rioters.

Lady be good I wish you would
This line could be taken in multiple ways, but one possible interpretation is the character wishing someone would behave in a more agreeable or positive manner.

Meanwhile exclusively
While all this is going on, or as an aside to the previous point, the character is making a separate comment or observation.

Have I the right to print in spite
Questioning whether the character has the freedom or license to express certain opinions or ideas in print, despite possible objections or criticism from others.

Of what your views would be
Anticipating the negative or contrary views that someone might have to the character's own opinions or ideas.

Concerning those matters of the utmost degree
Broaching serious or weighty issues that are of great importance or significance to the character.

The point being the question and the question being he
Emphasizing that the central focus of the character's thoughts or conversation is a particular question or issue, and identifying the person or entity involved.

Who laughs first has a thirst to laugh longest
Observing that the person who reacts most quickly or enthusiastically to a joke or humorous situation is often the one who continues to find it funny for the longest time.

Over there (over where)
Pointing out something that is located in a certain direction or position, either physically or metaphorically.

On the wall (what wall)
Referring to a specific object or feature that is present in the surroundings or setting.

The one in the hall (oh the hall)
Clarifying which particular wall is being referred to, in this case the one located in the hall of the building or space.

I can see (we can see)
Noting that the object or feature in question is visible or apparent, either to oneself or to a group of people.

Well you could have fooled me
Expressing surprise or disbelief at the reality of a situation or the truth of a statement, given one's previous assumptions or beliefs.

Some take the attitude that life is a drag
Describing a certain mindset or attitude that some people adopt, according to which life is boring, tedious, or uneventful.

They say and I quote "Man it just isn't our bag"
Quoting those who hold this particular attitude, using a common expression from the time period.

But if that's where it's at why the hell don't they go
Challenging those who claim to find life boring or unfulfilling, asking why they don't simply leave or change their situation if they are so dissatisfied.

Houdini said to get out of bed
Referring to a famous quote by the escape artist Harry Houdini, which suggests that even mundane or everyday tasks can require effort or discipline.

Was the hardest thing he could do
Emphasizing the point made in the previous line, that even getting out of bed can be a challenge or struggle for some people.

Yet when he's tied strait-jacket plied
Describing a more difficult or complex task that Houdini could nonetheless perform with ease, even when confronted with obstacles or limitations.

He's out at the count of two
Highlighting Houdini's impressive skills and abilities, which allowed him to overcome seemingly impossible situations with relative ease.

It seems elementary my dear Watson I know
Referencing a famous phrase from the Sherlock Holmes stories, which emphasizes the simplicity or obviousness of a particular fact or observation.

But think what would happen if for instance this show
Presenting a hypothetical scenario, in which certain events or circumstances play out in a particular way, and asking the audience to imagine the consequences.

That we're in should begin not one hour but
Expanding on the hypothetical situation presented earlier, imagining a change in the time frame or structure of the show or event in question.

Two late
Suggesting that a delay or shift in the timing of the event would have serious consequences or implications.