To me, it's about being different. James Mercer isn't someone who applies himself to the textbook "lofty tales", he doesn't want to live the normal life. The song is about taking life in your own hands, and not taking the other ways. Sometimes it might take you down Chutes too Narrow, but that's the inherent risk in life, is it not? Beautiful, Catchy song.
To me, it's about being different. James Mercer isn't someone who applies himself to the textbook "lofty tales", he doesn't want to live the normal life. The song is about taking life in your own hands, and not taking the other ways. Sometimes it might take you down Chutes too Narrow, but that's the inherent risk in life, is it not? Beautiful, Catchy song.