This is, indeed, about discovering and embracing the Christian faith (although it could just as easily be interpreted for any other greater meaning in life). The first verse is about the singer being intrigued by the beauty of nature on a perfect morning, which starts him on the road to truth.
The second verse is about a "madman", someone who seems crazy because of the religious lifestyle he leads. The ending of the second verse, "Tell me, what made you that way?" suggests that the singer is intrigued rather than repulsed by this madness.
The third verse is about the singer's encounter with someone who is nearing the end of their natural life, but despite the fact that the world seems to be "growing cold" toward her, she maintains a vigorous and upbeat life. Again, we can assume that this is due to her religious faith.
The last verse changes perspective from the singer to some kind of external entity that is spreading the "song" or truth that has so intrigued the singer. Rather than foisting this truth on others, though, "[he] just play[s] and then [he] go[es]", allowing others to discover the story on their own. This is clearly meant to be the spiritual force that has enticed the singer.
The chorus states the point of the song with some clarity. The final chorus, which is slightly different, reveals that the singer is more confident in the faith that they will see a sign, indicating growth in the spiritual life.
This is, indeed, about discovering and embracing the Christian faith (although it could just as easily be interpreted for any other greater meaning in life). The first verse is about the singer being intrigued by the beauty of nature on a perfect morning, which starts him on the road to truth.
The second verse is about a "madman", someone who seems crazy because of the religious lifestyle he leads. The ending of the second verse, "Tell me, what made you that way?" suggests that the singer is intrigued rather than repulsed by this madness.
The third verse is about the singer's encounter with someone who is nearing the end of their natural life, but despite the fact that the world seems to be "growing cold" toward her, she maintains a vigorous and upbeat life. Again, we can assume that this is due to her religious faith.
The last verse changes perspective from the singer to some kind of external entity that is spreading the "song" or truth that has so intrigued the singer. Rather than foisting this truth on others, though, "[he] just play[s] and then [he] go[es]", allowing others to discover the story on their own. This is clearly meant to be the spiritual force that has enticed the singer.
The chorus states the point of the song with some clarity. The final chorus, which is slightly different, reveals that the singer is more confident in the faith that they will see a sign, indicating growth in the spiritual life.