Great analysis 'freak'. I saw Powderfinger perform last night and they played this song. Everything suddenly clicked into place for me with the meaning, and I came to almost identical conclusions!
I figured 'Now he falls so far' refers to his reputation. One of Australia's most talented and respected musicians being forever remembered as the dude who accidentally hung himself during some kind of sex game, as rumours suggested at the time of his death. His reputation became about how he died, not his talent.
Great analysis 'freak'. I saw Powderfinger perform last night and they played this song. Everything suddenly clicked into place for me with the meaning, and I came to almost identical conclusions!
I figured 'Now he falls so far' refers to his reputation. One of Australia's most talented and respected musicians being forever remembered as the dude who accidentally hung himself during some kind of sex game, as rumours suggested at the time of his death. His reputation became about how he died, not his talent.