Downstream Lyrics

Lyric discussion by mkalle1 

Cover art for Downstream lyrics by Rainmakers

The name says it all. "Downstream" means going with the flow, doing what is easiest, if not necessarily the best or right thing. Harry Truman detonated the nukes over Japan because it was the quickest, easiest way to win the war and minimize AMerican casualties. His comment, "..mind your own business." indicates that he knew he was commiting genocide, but he felt it the best way to conserve American forces.
"Lightning rod for a white guitar".. No idea. Can someone enlighten me as to that one?