I think it's a song about the fact we could all do better for humanity - we don't have to be geniuses but we could do better. I think the first verse is relating to the environment - the 'new rain' meaning acid rain caused by sulphur dioxide from the burning of oil (hence the Ukraine). Maybe the second verse is to do with society becoming less discrete and more brash regarding sex in society. Third verse could be the constant squeeze of capitalism in the name of efficiency, meaning the arts and the soul suffer.
I think it's a song about the fact we could all do better for humanity - we don't have to be geniuses but we could do better. I think the first verse is relating to the environment - the 'new rain' meaning acid rain caused by sulphur dioxide from the burning of oil (hence the Ukraine). Maybe the second verse is to do with society becoming less discrete and more brash regarding sex in society. Third verse could be the constant squeeze of capitalism in the name of efficiency, meaning the arts and the soul suffer.
Absolutely cracking song whatever you make of it.