this song is about keeping yourself focused and not dwelling on fantasies...mr. merriweather goes in search of something that doesn't exist, and the kid wants to be a fireman (an exciting, honorable job) but has to keep painting (a drab, boring, and repetitive job)
this song is about keeping yourself focused and not dwelling on fantasies...mr. merriweather goes in search of something that doesn't exist, and the kid wants to be a fireman (an exciting, honorable job) but has to keep painting (a drab, boring, and repetitive job)