It's a series of reminisces, probably written as fragments at different times, in keeping with the themes of the album; lost love, regret, loss of innocence etc.
The ending is the backdrop to the desolation - more desolation! The Cold War, Britain, West Germany, Northern Ireland, and tv news.
And all that piled on top of the personal desolation / desperation "Oh, I can't take anymore!"
It's a series of reminisces, probably written as fragments at different times, in keeping with the themes of the album; lost love, regret, loss of innocence etc.
The ending is the backdrop to the desolation - more desolation! The Cold War, Britain, West Germany, Northern Ireland, and tv news. And all that piled on top of the personal desolation / desperation "Oh, I can't take anymore!"
Mylo and Threshold are the best sections IMO.