The song does seem to be about Death......but I still have my doubts, mostly because it wouldn't fit into the general theme of the album.....and also because I'm unsure of who the speakers are here (clearly there are two....the first three stanzas and the last three)
Is it the protagonist and death? but then why does Death refer to the person as "son" and really not give any sort of judgement or reason for keeping him "at arms length".
Father and son? Nah, the latter speaker is described to supernaturally.
It could be a recreation of a Biblical tale though....there are Biblical references throughout the album.
i feel like the end of the song is a bout life his son has knocked a girl up and given birth to a babe that he will "hold at arms length" the music changes to suit the mood
i feel like the end of the song is a bout life his son has knocked a girl up and given birth to a babe that he will "hold at arms length" the music changes to suit the mood
The song does seem to be about Death......but I still have my doubts, mostly because it wouldn't fit into the general theme of the album.....and also because I'm unsure of who the speakers are here (clearly there are two....the first three stanzas and the last three)
Is it the protagonist and death? but then why does Death refer to the person as "son" and really not give any sort of judgement or reason for keeping him "at arms length".
Father and son? Nah, the latter speaker is described to supernaturally.
It could be a recreation of a Biblical tale though....there are Biblical references throughout the album.
i feel like the end of the song is a bout life his son has knocked a girl up and given birth to a babe that he will "hold at arms length" the music changes to suit the mood
i feel like the end of the song is a bout life his son has knocked a girl up and given birth to a babe that he will "hold at arms length" the music changes to suit the mood