For those questioning the meaning of the "she" lyrics, take a look at the structure of the rest of the song and who the chorus is addressing following each section.
First has references to being a child (a play or something similar?) - hence, "Oh, Child..."
Second speaks of raising a son ("Raise a boy to a cynic...") - hence, "Oh, Mother..."
Third speaks of a girlfriend/wife/etc... - hence "Oh, Lover".
etc...
Aside from that, this song is quite possibly my favorite song of theirs. Beautiful and powerful, even at it's quietest moments.
For those questioning the meaning of the "she" lyrics, take a look at the structure of the rest of the song and who the chorus is addressing following each section. First has references to being a child (a play or something similar?) - hence, "Oh, Child..." Second speaks of raising a son ("Raise a boy to a cynic...") - hence, "Oh, Mother..." Third speaks of a girlfriend/wife/etc... - hence "Oh, Lover". etc...
Aside from that, this song is quite possibly my favorite song of theirs. Beautiful and powerful, even at it's quietest moments.