I think it is a beautiful one. With the mentioning of the Bay of Cadiz (which is the part of Spain only a few miles from Morocco), this song seems to be talking about a trip being made over the narrow strait to Africa. Knowing Bono's close work with that continent, it could be speaking of his own personal experience. Or, could he be writing from the perspective of someone else who is taking the "ferry home?" With those last few lines, it sounds like the writer is allegorizing the experience of the trip. It seems like someone is being born again by making a metaphorical voyage. This voyage has something to do with Africa and it is going to be a difficult and painful one.
I think it is a beautiful one. With the mentioning of the Bay of Cadiz (which is the part of Spain only a few miles from Morocco), this song seems to be talking about a trip being made over the narrow strait to Africa. Knowing Bono's close work with that continent, it could be speaking of his own personal experience. Or, could he be writing from the perspective of someone else who is taking the "ferry home?" With those last few lines, it sounds like the writer is allegorizing the experience of the trip. It seems like someone is being born again by making a metaphorical voyage. This voyage has something to do with Africa and it is going to be a difficult and painful one.