Well, Well, Well Lyrics

Lyric discussion by pikaboo 

Cover art for Well, Well, Well lyrics by Ben Harper

Wow. I'm surprised no one has commented on these lyrics yet. These seem like self-consciously meaningful lyrics, but I haven't really figured out what it all means.

Most of the lyrics on this album have a religious/gospel connotation and this one almost seems like a warning towards the innocent, telling them not to become evil and suffer damnation.

I can see how digging yourself into a well is a metaphor for digging yourself into hell, but it's the first two lines that I really can't unlock. Any ideas?