The song is about how Tommy's parents don't understand him. They think he is doomed to hell, because he doesn't know what Christmas is. Tommy doesn't need to know who Jesus is or pray or any of that to be saved. He had a spiritual journey into his mind in "Amazing Journey". His parents don't understand this. They think he needs to pray to be saved.
Is this a poke at organized religeon? It definately could be. If you listen to any Jethro Tull songs, Ian anderson was very adamant that praying all the time and going to church and acknowledging that you are a Christian are not necessary to get you salvation.
Also, the hypocracy of Christmas is key in this song. The children aren't getting excited because of Jesus, they are excited about the presents. They don't necessarily even believe in heaven. Most kids don't know what Christmas is really about at that age. They just want presents.
In conclusion, Tommy's parents are worried about him because he can't pray, and therefore, in thier opinions, he won't be saved. Tommy, however, has already had his spiritual journey and will be saved.(More likely him than his parents, who killed The man that Mrs. Walker was sleeping with while Cap'n Walker was missing.)
The song is about how Tommy's parents don't understand him. They think he is doomed to hell, because he doesn't know what Christmas is. Tommy doesn't need to know who Jesus is or pray or any of that to be saved. He had a spiritual journey into his mind in "Amazing Journey". His parents don't understand this. They think he needs to pray to be saved.
Is this a poke at organized religeon? It definately could be. If you listen to any Jethro Tull songs, Ian anderson was very adamant that praying all the time and going to church and acknowledging that you are a Christian are not necessary to get you salvation.
Also, the hypocracy of Christmas is key in this song. The children aren't getting excited because of Jesus, they are excited about the presents. They don't necessarily even believe in heaven. Most kids don't know what Christmas is really about at that age. They just want presents.
In conclusion, Tommy's parents are worried about him because he can't pray, and therefore, in thier opinions, he won't be saved. Tommy, however, has already had his spiritual journey and will be saved.(More likely him than his parents, who killed The man that Mrs. Walker was sleeping with while Cap'n Walker was missing.)