One Winter At Alpha Point Privative Lyrics

What the hell kind of deal is it here anyway?
how much does it cost and how long can you stay?The Mountain Goats - One Winter At Alpha Point Privative - http://motolyrics.com/the-mountain-goats/one-winter-at-alpha-point-privative-lyrics.html
should we dance? should we sing? should we curse? should we pray?
do I have to hang on every single word that you say?