I always thought this song was blatantly obvious, but was always confused by the last line. DanJackieChan, after reading your comment, it finally makes sense to me...even though I don't quite agree with your summary of the lyrics.
The bulk of the song is about being on tour and missing his wife and his home town. That's pretty straightforward. But the important part is just how much he misses home.
But the bridge goes in a different direction. He thinks of the seed of truth that has been planted inside of him, and all that he can do with his life by doing what he does out on tour, the difference he hopes to make in people's lives. This is where the "if my whole life was wrapped and priced...what the tag would show" bit comes in.
The last line is where he realises, as DanJackieChan said, what his life really is all about. Being close to the "holy ghost". And no matter how much he has missed his wife, he can "let her go" when he's close to the holy ghost. I was confused at first because I thought he was referring to the holy ghost as the "her"...but he's contrasting the two.
Matt makes us appreciate his relationship with the holy ghost by explaining how much he loves his wife and misses home, but then showing that his spiritual relationship tops all that. It's beautiful.
All IMHO
Matt's writing isn't brilliant at first glance, but they more you get into it, the more you appreciate.
IDK if anyones noticed but dont you think this song is for the Soldiers oversea's? Ofcourse its about how he misses his wife and thier realization. He left his heart in a plastic box till he gets home = he's in Iraq and thats where his heart is, waiting for him to come home.
I totally lend this sone to them
IDK if anyones noticed but dont you think this song is for the Soldiers oversea's? Ofcourse its about how he misses his wife and thier realization. He left his heart in a plastic box till he gets home = he's in Iraq and thats where his heart is, waiting for him to come home.
I totally lend this sone to them
I always thought this song was blatantly obvious, but was always confused by the last line. DanJackieChan, after reading your comment, it finally makes sense to me...even though I don't quite agree with your summary of the lyrics.
The bulk of the song is about being on tour and missing his wife and his home town. That's pretty straightforward. But the important part is just how much he misses home.
But the bridge goes in a different direction. He thinks of the seed of truth that has been planted inside of him, and all that he can do with his life by doing what he does out on tour, the difference he hopes to make in people's lives. This is where the "if my whole life was wrapped and priced...what the tag would show" bit comes in.
The last line is where he realises, as DanJackieChan said, what his life really is all about. Being close to the "holy ghost". And no matter how much he has missed his wife, he can "let her go" when he's close to the holy ghost. I was confused at first because I thought he was referring to the holy ghost as the "her"...but he's contrasting the two.
Matt makes us appreciate his relationship with the holy ghost by explaining how much he loves his wife and misses home, but then showing that his spiritual relationship tops all that. It's beautiful.
All IMHO
Matt's writing isn't brilliant at first glance, but they more you get into it, the more you appreciate.
IDK if anyones noticed but dont you think this song is for the Soldiers oversea's? Ofcourse its about how he misses his wife and thier realization. He left his heart in a plastic box till he gets home = he's in Iraq and thats where his heart is, waiting for him to come home. I totally lend this sone to them
IDK if anyones noticed but dont you think this song is for the Soldiers oversea's? Ofcourse its about how he misses his wife and thier realization. He left his heart in a plastic box till he gets home = he's in Iraq and thats where his heart is, waiting for him to come home. I totally lend this sone to them