Lyric discussion by blessedwecome 

Cover art for And I lyrics by Portugal. The Man

more or less i think its about finally realizing purpose in your life and what it finally takes for you to realize it.

I think this is the closest meaning that I could relate to. When I listen to this song I also feel like the writer is trying to say that no matter which background you come from whether it be poverty, riches, or whatever that we're all just human who simply need love...