Barricade Lyrics

Lyric discussion by roomsbythesea 

Cover art for Barricade lyrics by Stars

I understand that Torque and Amy themselves said what this song was about, but I just can't help but be fascinated by how amazingly well these lyrics delve into a storyline in "The Traveler" book series by John Twelve Hawks. I guess I'm desperately seeking someone who has both read the books and heard the song. It's so striking that I nearly cried when I first heard the song. Given where the second book has left off especially.

Anyone read these books?

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?