When I first heard the reference to Katrina in the 3rd verse, I couldn't help but think that the hole he feels in his pocket related to New York was similar to the hole in his heart that's the size of the World Trade Center. I think in general, the song is about loss and coping and reflection, but when he sings to a child he sees promise and potential and optimism.
When I first heard the reference to Katrina in the 3rd verse, I couldn't help but think that the hole he feels in his pocket related to New York was similar to the hole in his heart that's the size of the World Trade Center. I think in general, the song is about loss and coping and reflection, but when he sings to a child he sees promise and potential and optimism.