In the liner notes for the 2003 reissue of the 1984 Bunnymen album 'Ocean Rain' Ian (lead singer, just to let all you Bunnymen non-fans know) clearly states that "disguised within the veil of a love song is a song about pre-destiny." He also says "The chorus is key; it's about God rather than a woman..." That should clear things up.
In the liner notes for the 2003 reissue of the 1984 Bunnymen album 'Ocean Rain' Ian (lead singer, just to let all you Bunnymen non-fans know) clearly states that "disguised within the veil of a love song is a song about pre-destiny." He also says "The chorus is key; it's about God rather than a woman..." That should clear things up.