I get the impression that it'd to do with "the masses" who just sit back and allow wrongs to happen.
The "putting their heads in mirror-lined boxes" line, seems to be relating to these people just sitting back and thinking about themselves, rather than seeing the bigger picture and doing something to help change the world for others.
Favorite song from "Why Bother?" bar Harvest.
I get the impression that it'd to do with "the masses" who just sit back and allow wrongs to happen. The "putting their heads in mirror-lined boxes" line, seems to be relating to these people just sitting back and thinking about themselves, rather than seeing the bigger picture and doing something to help change the world for others.