As always there could be many levels of interpretation, known or unkown to the author.
The author may write with an idea of meaning in mind, but he also may be an instrument
of something happening in his unconscious. Or even the same words could have different
meanings for different people, since texts are made of symbols that are interpreted through
the glass of experience.
For me these could be all ourselves for example, the part of ourselves (these heroes must always live there where you and I have only been) unrealized which feels the sacrifice of being but cannot exploit our full potential and be recognized.
I like the idea of idols when talking about turning into gold.
The jewish influence of Cohen may come with its rejection
of idols in this song.
When you turn into gold you are not you anymore. You may be recognized, for something you don't
really feel you are.
"And some of us are very hungry now to hear what it is you've done that was so wrong":
And no one of us knows the real reason why we cannot be what we want to be. Which could be the original sin.
This talks about everyone, every creature on earth: "I sing this for the crickets, I sing this for the army, I sing this for your children and for all who do not need me."
As always there could be many levels of interpretation, known or unkown to the author. The author may write with an idea of meaning in mind, but he also may be an instrument of something happening in his unconscious. Or even the same words could have different meanings for different people, since texts are made of symbols that are interpreted through the glass of experience.
For me these could be all ourselves for example, the part of ourselves (these heroes must always live there where you and I have only been) unrealized which feels the sacrifice of being but cannot exploit our full potential and be recognized.
I like the idea of idols when talking about turning into gold. The jewish influence of Cohen may come with its rejection of idols in this song. When you turn into gold you are not you anymore. You may be recognized, for something you don't really feel you are.
"And some of us are very hungry now to hear what it is you've done that was so wrong": And no one of us knows the real reason why we cannot be what we want to be. Which could be the original sin.
This talks about everyone, every creature on earth: "I sing this for the crickets, I sing this for the army, I sing this for your children and for all who do not need me."