Meaning of "Ain't Nothin' To It" by The Stranglers

The lyrics of "Ain't Nothin' To It" by The Stranglers seem to describe a scenario where the speaker is caught in a precarious situation involving shady characters and dealings. There is a sense of urgency and pressure to come up with money ("trying to scuffle up those two's n' fews") to bail out someone, possibly uncle, with the mention of a "forty five feet backup boy" and a need to come up with a "lead sheet." The speaker seems to be wary of those around him, describing one person as being tight with money and untrustworthy. The mention of a woman who is described as being fickle and indecisive adds another layer of complexity to the situation. The chorus "Ain't nothin' to it, just here" could be interpreted as a coping mechanism or a way to downplay the seriousness of the situation, masking the underlying tension and uncertainty that the speaker is grappling with.