Lyric discussion by internet_survivor 

Cover art for St. Andrew's Fall lyrics by Blind Melon

I've heard the three armed man reference a few times in my life...each time they were referring to God. Shannon is simply stating. He's thought his life over quite a bit and doesn't blame the man for jumping.

"I can't tell you how many ways that I've sat, And viewed my life today, but I can tell you I don't think that I can find easier way So if I see you walking hand in hand in hand With a three armed man, you know I'll understand"

I feel the same way. The people I know that have committed suicide...I don't blame them. Sure some may say its selfish, but if you look at it another way..its selfish to want them to stay alive and suffer even more. You would just have to be in their shoes......yesterday. (yesterday = past tense....nothing can be done now)