Wow. I am speechless after reading two years of comments about this song. Pablo Picasso said "People who try to interpret art are barking up the wrong tree.." I think he has a point. These lyrics mean something to each person individually and each interpretation is as valid and important as the next. (That's how I feel) There is simplicity and elegance in allowing everyone to chime in and avoiding the judgement. Anyway, I was surprised, but also inspired to think about some new stuff after reading all of these comments. To me, The song speaks to me about confidence in being who you are no matter where you are, no matter what. This "fool" is on the top of the hill, in everyone's view...being judged and he knows this and he doesn't acknowledge. He grins, laughs, and just does what is meaningful to him. In Plain view...Easy to do this in private, harder to put your true self out there for the world to judge.
Wow. I am speechless after reading two years of comments about this song. Pablo Picasso said "People who try to interpret art are barking up the wrong tree.." I think he has a point. These lyrics mean something to each person individually and each interpretation is as valid and important as the next. (That's how I feel) There is simplicity and elegance in allowing everyone to chime in and avoiding the judgement. Anyway, I was surprised, but also inspired to think about some new stuff after reading all of these comments. To me, The song speaks to me about confidence in being who you are no matter where you are, no matter what. This "fool" is on the top of the hill, in everyone's view...being judged and he knows this and he doesn't acknowledge. He grins, laughs, and just does what is meaningful to him. In Plain view...Easy to do this in private, harder to put your true self out there for the world to judge.