I think in addition to addressing an emotionally troubling relationship, this song has heavy political/social commentary (I could not lean on the politics). The two aspects are linked together through this notion of a 'barricade': something keeping two lovers from being together and something that keeps society barricaded from the truth.
'full speed/half blind...full tilt decline' describes society being blinded by media, maybe government, and the nature of human emotion. We're traveling full speed but cannot see everything and this leads to a decline...a breakdown in understanding and the ability to love.
I think in addition to addressing an emotionally troubling relationship, this song has heavy political/social commentary (I could not lean on the politics). The two aspects are linked together through this notion of a 'barricade': something keeping two lovers from being together and something that keeps society barricaded from the truth.
'full speed/half blind...full tilt decline' describes society being blinded by media, maybe government, and the nature of human emotion. We're traveling full speed but cannot see everything and this leads to a decline...a breakdown in understanding and the ability to love.