I can see where you draw the independence vs interdependence view point. The singer is basically saying it's better to have faith in yourself than have to live up to religions beliefs and expectations. In this song the interdependence is on SOMETHING not someone. That something being religion. The bridge basically reaffirms their belief that there is no god and that the only ones truly watching over each other are ourselves.
The band said in their studio blog the song is a "pop song about not believing in god." Simply put that is what the song is about and they do it powerfully.
I can see where you draw the independence vs interdependence view point. The singer is basically saying it's better to have faith in yourself than have to live up to religions beliefs and expectations. In this song the interdependence is on SOMETHING not someone. That something being religion. The bridge basically reaffirms their belief that there is no god and that the only ones truly watching over each other are ourselves.
The band said in their studio blog the song is a "pop song about not believing in god." Simply put that is what the song is about and they do it powerfully.