Eagle on a Pole (Jason Boesel) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by chadnewman 

Cover art for Eagle on a Pole (Jason Boesel) lyrics by Conor Oberst

this is a very paranoid song. i think boesel sees the "eagle on a pole" as a once in a lifetime opportunity whether it be your big break in life, or the oppotunity at a great relationship what have you. maybe saying that some opportunities are too good to be true?