I think this song is very personal. Think about when it was written... after FN they lost two band members & also changed record companies...." you tear down the bridge;flimsy as it is, it's business like;you shake my hand;you break up the band" There was a lot of upheaval at that time. Maybe, too, it's John resisting conforming & becoming "businesslike" He was under pressure; record company turning the screws on him.
I think this song is very personal. Think about when it was written... after FN they lost two band members & also changed record companies...." you tear down the bridge;flimsy as it is, it's business like;you shake my hand;you break up the band" There was a lot of upheaval at that time. Maybe, too, it's John resisting conforming & becoming "businesslike" He was under pressure; record company turning the screws on him.