The Meaning Lyrics

Lyric discussion by guytano_69 

Cover art for The Meaning lyrics by Supertramp

this is roger hodson or rick davies, probably hodson, being confused yet again about the meaning of life and attributing this to the deep intense depression he suffers from. he is speaking to someone, most likely someone who has life figured out, and eventually starts begging them for the answer to life.. "You're watching the movie go blistering by Just look at the sadness, I wish I could die" The movie could be life, since he probably feels he is watching life and not participating in it, as most people who suffer from extreme depression feel. The last half of the song basically sums up the writers confusion and self doubt. Saying their is madness in his eyes, and children see through the disguise he has created to hide and protect himself. this song is all over the place. it is a beautiful song to listen to, and until you take the time to observe the lyrics, you dont realize how out there and schizo this song really is.