For me, the song sounds like it falls somewhere between Home & And All That Could Have Been.
But, as for the meaning behind the song, I feel it's more of a call to say that he has been tainted by life and the roads that he's traveled down. Still, he feels that there is still something inside of him with potential. Something hidden inside that can serve him, help him grow, make him shine as he is supposed to. That's where the "Conductor Conductor" part comes in. He's crying out to his God/Inspiration/Spirit to help him prove to that he's more than just the broken shell that everyone currently sees.
Plus, I'm sure he's saying it not only to himself, but, also, to others who feel just as he does.
P.S. I don't think the "Not what you’d expect from these city streets. " and "Who serves to protect the orchestra in me?" should be separated. I believe they are together as one statement. (Not what you'd expect from these city streets who serves to protect the orchestra in me) The reason why I say this is because it applies to what I believe is the meaning behind the song. The statement is saying that the hardships that he face "protect," as in cages or prevents him from showcasing, what is really inside of him. And, he's saying that you wouldn't expect for him to be more than what is currently is seen after going through what he went through.
For me, the song sounds like it falls somewhere between Home & And All That Could Have Been.
But, as for the meaning behind the song, I feel it's more of a call to say that he has been tainted by life and the roads that he's traveled down. Still, he feels that there is still something inside of him with potential. Something hidden inside that can serve him, help him grow, make him shine as he is supposed to. That's where the "Conductor Conductor" part comes in. He's crying out to his God/Inspiration/Spirit to help him prove to that he's more than just the broken shell that everyone currently sees.
Plus, I'm sure he's saying it not only to himself, but, also, to others who feel just as he does.
P.S. I don't think the "Not what you’d expect from these city streets. " and "Who serves to protect the orchestra in me?" should be separated. I believe they are together as one statement. (Not what you'd expect from these city streets who serves to protect the orchestra in me) The reason why I say this is because it applies to what I believe is the meaning behind the song. The statement is saying that the hardships that he face "protect," as in cages or prevents him from showcasing, what is really inside of him. And, he's saying that you wouldn't expect for him to be more than what is currently is seen after going through what he went through.