actually, diamondsandcoal, i think you have it a little backwards. This song is a nod to those who opposed ideas that suppress us... us being humanity, whether it's from the past or present. Take, for example, John Locke, who, before th American revolutionm , i think (i'm no historian) expressed his thoughts on ridiculous government control: if the people feel they are being wronged by the powers that be, they have the right to overthrow. I think this song is a "hats off" to those very people and ideas... but hey, interpret as you will.
actually, diamondsandcoal, i think you have it a little backwards. This song is a nod to those who opposed ideas that suppress us... us being humanity, whether it's from the past or present. Take, for example, John Locke, who, before th American revolutionm , i think (i'm no historian) expressed his thoughts on ridiculous government control: if the people feel they are being wronged by the powers that be, they have the right to overthrow. I think this song is a "hats off" to those very people and ideas... but hey, interpret as you will.