For the record, my lyrics book says 50,000 twice, not 80,000 then 50,000.
As for the meaning, I think he strongly dislikes some city he had to live in- perhaps when they had to record in the midwest or a city they toured at. Past not liking the city I'm a bit confuzaled. I think maybe he believes the city has sunk into the sea (metaphorically) like he wishes for in the first verse for he says "You just float by crawling in the air." Grrr, its frustrating, I just confuzaled myself.
I definitely agree with the comparing the city to hell bit though. How 50,000 burning souls crying out to him relates to him not being allowed to find love, as ganhidog said, I do not get. Help the thought process please, post away.
For the record, my lyrics book says 50,000 twice, not 80,000 then 50,000.
As for the meaning, I think he strongly dislikes some city he had to live in- perhaps when they had to record in the midwest or a city they toured at. Past not liking the city I'm a bit confuzaled. I think maybe he believes the city has sunk into the sea (metaphorically) like he wishes for in the first verse for he says "You just float by crawling in the air." Grrr, its frustrating, I just confuzaled myself.
I definitely agree with the comparing the city to hell bit though. How 50,000 burning souls crying out to him relates to him not being allowed to find love, as ganhidog said, I do not get. Help the thought process please, post away.