Beautiful song. Regarding the ending, I think it could mean that he realizes that he cannot do or experience the things which he wants to in his current existence because of his society & environment ("And he knew realizations would have to wait"). He lets go of his dreams and desires, himself essentially, ("He waves goodbye to his self") until there comes a time when he can become himself again and experience what he wants, such as in another life or afterlife ("I'll see you on the other side"). Seemingly a critique of our society where many people live bland, routine-filled existenses and cannot achieve their full potential or real ambitions. They didn't plan or expect to be where they are presently and their lives seemed to have passed by very quickly ("Was his age by consequence or was he moved by sleight of hand?").
Beautiful song. Regarding the ending, I think it could mean that he realizes that he cannot do or experience the things which he wants to in his current existence because of his society & environment ("And he knew realizations would have to wait"). He lets go of his dreams and desires, himself essentially, ("He waves goodbye to his self") until there comes a time when he can become himself again and experience what he wants, such as in another life or afterlife ("I'll see you on the other side"). Seemingly a critique of our society where many people live bland, routine-filled existenses and cannot achieve their full potential or real ambitions. They didn't plan or expect to be where they are presently and their lives seemed to have passed by very quickly ("Was his age by consequence or was he moved by sleight of hand?").