I don't think he is talking to someone he loves. I'm surprised so many people think that.
I imagine him talking to someone who is religious, who put all their faith in the fact that their God will lead them through life, though they find their God lets them down.
It seems like he is singing it from a more agnostic view to a very religious person. As if he is saying, "hey, maybe you shouldn't believe in something you're not sure is going to do you good" but at the same time comforting them in a sort of ironic way when he says "May God's love be with you"
As in, whatever God or greater power, or simply the universe or luck be on your side.
Especially when he says "If there's anyone in the sun (being in the sun meaning someone who knows the truth about the meaning of life and faith), can you help me to understand?"
And then "maybe you're not even sure what it's for any more than me"
As in, just because you believe in a religion doesn't mean you know more about the meaning of life or truth of the world than I do.
I don't think he is talking to someone he loves. I'm surprised so many people think that. I imagine him talking to someone who is religious, who put all their faith in the fact that their God will lead them through life, though they find their God lets them down. It seems like he is singing it from a more agnostic view to a very religious person. As if he is saying, "hey, maybe you shouldn't believe in something you're not sure is going to do you good" but at the same time comforting them in a sort of ironic way when he says "May God's love be with you" As in, whatever God or greater power, or simply the universe or luck be on your side. Especially when he says "If there's anyone in the sun (being in the sun meaning someone who knows the truth about the meaning of life and faith), can you help me to understand?" And then "maybe you're not even sure what it's for any more than me" As in, just because you believe in a religion doesn't mean you know more about the meaning of life or truth of the world than I do.