I'd have to guess this one is about the uncaring nature of the universe. Similar to the final track from Time on Earth "People Are Like Suns", people "come and go". The alligators wait to attack when night falls, just as death waits for us at the end. It seems to be an existential sort of take on Paul's death. I'm not sure who the friend is to whom he goes for insight, whether it's Paul's spirit, a friend, or his wife. The "sweet dreams, make waves, find bliss" has to be interpreted as making a difference while we're here and finding happiness.
I'd have to guess this one is about the uncaring nature of the universe. Similar to the final track from Time on Earth "People Are Like Suns", people "come and go". The alligators wait to attack when night falls, just as death waits for us at the end. It seems to be an existential sort of take on Paul's death. I'm not sure who the friend is to whom he goes for insight, whether it's Paul's spirit, a friend, or his wife. The "sweet dreams, make waves, find bliss" has to be interpreted as making a difference while we're here and finding happiness.