Just out of curiosity, why does it have to be about a relationship? Of any kind? The inspiration for this song is far more universal. In my humble opinion, if it's being interpreted as relating to just one particular instance or relationship, the entire purpose has been missed entirely!
This song is not about two or even a small group of people. It's about society. What it's like to live in a world where no one literally knows what will happen tomorrow. Living in a time of nuclear weaponry, active terrorism, patriotic heroism, racial hatred and religious war, it's important to band together, remember we're not as different as we think we are, and we all share one thing in common: Nobody knows what will be.
I find it inspirational. The narrator is obviously speaking to a child, encouraging him not to be afraid. The talking heads dooming the world and mankind should be paid no attention. The truth is that no one knows, and all we can do is hope and unite.
Just out of curiosity, why does it have to be about a relationship? Of any kind? The inspiration for this song is far more universal. In my humble opinion, if it's being interpreted as relating to just one particular instance or relationship, the entire purpose has been missed entirely!
This song is not about two or even a small group of people. It's about society. What it's like to live in a world where no one literally knows what will happen tomorrow. Living in a time of nuclear weaponry, active terrorism, patriotic heroism, racial hatred and religious war, it's important to band together, remember we're not as different as we think we are, and we all share one thing in common: Nobody knows what will be.
I find it inspirational. The narrator is obviously speaking to a child, encouraging him not to be afraid. The talking heads dooming the world and mankind should be paid no attention. The truth is that no one knows, and all we can do is hope and unite.
Just my thoughts.