I think the deeper meaning of this song is to celebrate how meaningful that life is compared to modern life... because everything a person among his tribe does has purpose. Living off the land. Hunting for your own food. Teaching your own young. Defending your people. Basically taking what the land gives you. All for survival.
As opposed to most of our lives, where survival isn't an issue. We spend most of our energy finding ways to pass the time. The postmodern existential crisis. The song highlights how meaningful and real tribal life is compared to ours.
It's a theme in other art and literature. Huxley's "Brave New World" touches on the same ideas.
I think the deeper meaning of this song is to celebrate how meaningful that life is compared to modern life... because everything a person among his tribe does has purpose. Living off the land. Hunting for your own food. Teaching your own young. Defending your people. Basically taking what the land gives you. All for survival.
As opposed to most of our lives, where survival isn't an issue. We spend most of our energy finding ways to pass the time. The postmodern existential crisis. The song highlights how meaningful and real tribal life is compared to ours.
It's a theme in other art and literature. Huxley's "Brave New World" touches on the same ideas.