There was a Detroit radio station appearance where Nau says that he was raised as a christian and that it flavors the imagery in his work. He doesnt consider Page France to be a christian band or his songs to be "religious" in nature.
That said, I think this song totally revolves around the biblical Jesus.
Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding feast...use that as context for the "wine".
Jesus had experience with thieves in the bible, but it was during his trip to the temple in Jerusalem that he was angered by the money changers....causing him to say "You are turning my Father's house into a den of thieves". Use that as context for the thieves.
Roman Soldiers - you know that story!.....(on the cross, he actually got a spear in his side). Use that as context for the "soldier and the sword in his side".
Now picture Jesus, after resurrection (or his trip to hell) coming up through the ground. Upon his return he throws a celebration that everyone (including his enemies) is invited to. I think this song "personifies" Jesus....in a whimsical way.
There was a Detroit radio station appearance where Nau says that he was raised as a christian and that it flavors the imagery in his work. He doesnt consider Page France to be a christian band or his songs to be "religious" in nature.
That said, I think this song totally revolves around the biblical Jesus. Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding feast...use that as context for the "wine".
Jesus had experience with thieves in the bible, but it was during his trip to the temple in Jerusalem that he was angered by the money changers....causing him to say "You are turning my Father's house into a den of thieves". Use that as context for the thieves.
Roman Soldiers - you know that story!.....(on the cross, he actually got a spear in his side). Use that as context for the "soldier and the sword in his side".
Now picture Jesus, after resurrection (or his trip to hell) coming up through the ground. Upon his return he throws a celebration that everyone (including his enemies) is invited to. I think this song "personifies" Jesus....in a whimsical way.
Great song.