I believe the song is about how we are taught to perceive and comprehend the world around us apart from our instincts and how those instincts are confused based on social indoctrination. From the most mundane and basic things as children, to that which paints a "comprehensive" understanding concerning human nature's deep seated fear of death. We are taught about those who mythically command the forces beyond our sense of reason. Whereby we are introduced, via what we are taught, to supernatural allies that have the ability to thwart those nasty forces beyond reason at death's door. It seems to be about the inevitability of death and how our ego comforts itself knowing what's coming up at the end of the road. I think death is the destination that Cornell refers to as being "on my way" to.
I believe the song is about how we are taught to perceive and comprehend the world around us apart from our instincts and how those instincts are confused based on social indoctrination. From the most mundane and basic things as children, to that which paints a "comprehensive" understanding concerning human nature's deep seated fear of death. We are taught about those who mythically command the forces beyond our sense of reason. Whereby we are introduced, via what we are taught, to supernatural allies that have the ability to thwart those nasty forces beyond reason at death's door. It seems to be about the inevitability of death and how our ego comforts itself knowing what's coming up at the end of the road. I think death is the destination that Cornell refers to as being "on my way" to.