I think the meaning of this song is described so well by the exerpt of "fanfare for the common man" that is in the song. Aren't we all fighting for life and love. The boxer is the everyman. The last line gets me teared up for the futility of the boxers (and my own) cry. Someday both the me and the boxer will find our home. P.S. I always thought it was "a come on from the warzone (as in army recruiters) 7th avenue. The next line makes more sense now.
I think the meaning of this song is described so well by the exerpt of "fanfare for the common man" that is in the song. Aren't we all fighting for life and love. The boxer is the everyman. The last line gets me teared up for the futility of the boxers (and my own) cry. Someday both the me and the boxer will find our home. P.S. I always thought it was "a come on from the warzone (as in army recruiters) 7th avenue. The next line makes more sense now.