I think this song is 100% referencing Jesus Christ, but I see it a little differently than most:
In this song, Jesus is the man walking through the desert and Dave as the narrator is representative of 1) those who cling to the idea of Jesus, maybe for the wrong reasons, in hopes they can "be saved" and 2) the distractions faced by Jesus Christ on his righteous journey.
Asking to be saved, the narrator describes the the desperation to people to "be saved." He describes people that aren't looking to prove the integrity of their savior, and people that are afraid they're too far gone, "to get back home." In the ends points out that its not all just up to who you ask for help and who you put your faith in, you in fact are required to take action yourself
He is also further describing the existence of Jesus and the temptation, speculation, and doubt surrounding his life. The narrator is opposing Jesus asking him for drink, bite to eat, a ride, and a conversation. Jesus knows, "every whispering wind and second counts" and has to advert the temptation. I think Dave's describing Jesus remaining and icon and being a man of extreme importance without actually having to prove any ability to save or preform a miracle. Jesus and faith have power to Dave in their existence and how people use them on an individual basis.
overall, pro Jesus and pro faith with out being pro religion, and in fact supporting self initiative.
I think this song is 100% referencing Jesus Christ, but I see it a little differently than most:
In this song, Jesus is the man walking through the desert and Dave as the narrator is representative of 1) those who cling to the idea of Jesus, maybe for the wrong reasons, in hopes they can "be saved" and 2) the distractions faced by Jesus Christ on his righteous journey.
Asking to be saved, the narrator describes the the desperation to people to "be saved." He describes people that aren't looking to prove the integrity of their savior, and people that are afraid they're too far gone, "to get back home." In the ends points out that its not all just up to who you ask for help and who you put your faith in, you in fact are required to take action yourself
He is also further describing the existence of Jesus and the temptation, speculation, and doubt surrounding his life. The narrator is opposing Jesus asking him for drink, bite to eat, a ride, and a conversation. Jesus knows, "every whispering wind and second counts" and has to advert the temptation. I think Dave's describing Jesus remaining and icon and being a man of extreme importance without actually having to prove any ability to save or preform a miracle. Jesus and faith have power to Dave in their existence and how people use them on an individual basis.
overall, pro Jesus and pro faith with out being pro religion, and in fact supporting self initiative.