I have noticed that Nickel Creek doesnt really do any more religious songs. To me "when in rome" is a slap in the face to religion. Rome being the home of the vatican. The final verse holds the strongest meaning for me. A man will be dissapointed after death if he spend his whole life living under the restrictions of the church to go to heaven, especially if there is no heaven. Other strong referances are the book burnings and "bring in some new blood" because the churches popularity is fading.
I have noticed that Nickel Creek doesnt really do any more religious songs. To me "when in rome" is a slap in the face to religion. Rome being the home of the vatican. The final verse holds the strongest meaning for me. A man will be dissapointed after death if he spend his whole life living under the restrictions of the church to go to heaven, especially if there is no heaven. Other strong referances are the book burnings and "bring in some new blood" because the churches popularity is fading.