At first, I too thought this song was a love song. However, like most of Live's awesome lyrics, I think this song has a much deeper meaning. Knowing that at the time "The Distance to Here" was recorded, Ed was heavily influenced by eastern religious thought, I would argue that this song is a description of what it feels like to meditate, and be at complete peace with oneself. Just read the lyrics carefully, and notice the imagery used to describe the 'lover" in the song...it's a deep song. Live is such a great band, because the lyrics are true poetry.
At first, I too thought this song was a love song. However, like most of Live's awesome lyrics, I think this song has a much deeper meaning. Knowing that at the time "The Distance to Here" was recorded, Ed was heavily influenced by eastern religious thought, I would argue that this song is a description of what it feels like to meditate, and be at complete peace with oneself. Just read the lyrics carefully, and notice the imagery used to describe the 'lover" in the song...it's a deep song. Live is such a great band, because the lyrics are true poetry.