I think the "there goes a-" part is a metaphor for the relationship described in the rest of the song. It's a contrast between freedom and security..
Forest = Dark, scary / Blue Bird = Free
Partridge = Beauty, freedom / GO Train Confining, controlling
Angel = Devine / Steeple = Human
Cop Car = Enforcement / Eagle = Soars Free
and so forth.
.. So pretty much it's a metaphor for the girl's decision whether to leave him.
If you listen to the drums at the end, it sounds like a millitary march. This could represent her victory or something like that- its open to interpretation.
I think the "there goes a-" part is a metaphor for the relationship described in the rest of the song. It's a contrast between freedom and security..
Forest = Dark, scary / Blue Bird = Free Partridge = Beauty, freedom / GO Train Confining, controlling Angel = Devine / Steeple = Human Cop Car = Enforcement / Eagle = Soars Free and so forth.
.. So pretty much it's a metaphor for the girl's decision whether to leave him.
If you listen to the drums at the end, it sounds like a millitary march. This could represent her victory or something like that- its open to interpretation.