Many seem to think this song is about either love/lovemaking or death – I think it is about both – a candle burning can symbolize so many things - light’s possible triumph over darkness, the question of life’s conquest of death, bearing the remembrance of a loved one or even a unity candle at a wedding when two distinct flames become one
To me, he seems to be speaking from beyond life or someone facing death – we all struggle with such issues as to our life’s meaning or wanting to be remembered, “Will they burn for me?” Some think that through love we do somehow continue in this world – and love is truly what makes a strong man weak “she pulls me in and strips me down”... the woman he made love to holds a new piece of him – us living on earth still carry the torch of the existence of our beloved deceased “Take me over when I’m gone” for even in the act of lovemaking a new creature comes into being bearing our image – A tone of sadness, wonder, hope – beautifully represented, universal human reflections
Many seem to think this song is about either love/lovemaking or death – I think it is about both – a candle burning can symbolize so many things - light’s possible triumph over darkness, the question of life’s conquest of death, bearing the remembrance of a loved one or even a unity candle at a wedding when two distinct flames become one
To me, he seems to be speaking from beyond life or someone facing death – we all struggle with such issues as to our life’s meaning or wanting to be remembered, “Will they burn for me?” Some think that through love we do somehow continue in this world – and love is truly what makes a strong man weak “she pulls me in and strips me down”... the woman he made love to holds a new piece of him – us living on earth still carry the torch of the existence of our beloved deceased “Take me over when I’m gone” for even in the act of lovemaking a new creature comes into being bearing our image – A tone of sadness, wonder, hope – beautifully represented, universal human reflections