I think this song is about how nothing in this world will last, coming to terms with this idea and gracefully accepting it. Even when "all things fade away".
Jason uses a great metaphor of a boxer throughout the entire song. He represents anyone who has something worthwhile.
The boxer knew before the fight began that he was going to lose the fight along with the reputation that he had worked so hard to achieve (which means everything to him). However, he still chooses to compete and to lose with dignity. "How will I fade away?"
His opponent is "young and eager" and doesn't consider the fact that the old champion has been betrayed by everyone who made him the champ. The opponent "paid no attention" to the fact that it is just a matter of time before he follows in the footsteps of the champ and loses everything. This goes for all of the future champions as well.
Jason finishes with a question that forces the reader to consider how they accept their fate.
I think this song is about how nothing in this world will last, coming to terms with this idea and gracefully accepting it. Even when "all things fade away".
Jason uses a great metaphor of a boxer throughout the entire song. He represents anyone who has something worthwhile.
The boxer knew before the fight began that he was going to lose the fight along with the reputation that he had worked so hard to achieve (which means everything to him). However, he still chooses to compete and to lose with dignity. "How will I fade away?"
His opponent is "young and eager" and doesn't consider the fact that the old champion has been betrayed by everyone who made him the champ. The opponent "paid no attention" to the fact that it is just a matter of time before he follows in the footsteps of the champ and loses everything. This goes for all of the future champions as well.
Jason finishes with a question that forces the reader to consider how they accept their fate.
Fuckin great song