I actually took this song to be about Death. Life ends ("Kingdom of Days", the preceding song, struck me as being about old age, so this one is a natural followup). The central character of the song has died, but "surprise" ... life isn't over. I believe the "birthday" mentioned in the lyrics is actually the entry into heaven.
I actually took this song to be about Death. Life ends ("Kingdom of Days", the preceding song, struck me as being about old age, so this one is a natural followup). The central character of the song has died, but "surprise" ... life isn't over. I believe the "birthday" mentioned in the lyrics is actually the entry into heaven.