I definitely get the impression that the Father is really God, and that this house is really a church. The idea of the church shining "hard and bright," and "calling like a beacon of light" makes me think of the idea that a church as a beacon of light. Which ever way you look at this song, it's a great one. Definitely a shining point on one of Bruce's most emotional albums.
If you haven't seen this cover by Ben Harper, it's definitely worth checking out:
I definitely get the impression that the Father is really God, and that this house is really a church. The idea of the church shining "hard and bright," and "calling like a beacon of light" makes me think of the idea that a church as a beacon of light. Which ever way you look at this song, it's a great one. Definitely a shining point on one of Bruce's most emotional albums.
If you haven't seen this cover by Ben Harper, it's definitely worth checking out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5xZmgFOuRA