To build on opeth's answer, I think it's also a discussion of the innocence of children. How the horrors of life, in general, don't disturb their peace. "Once long ago, I was young, and I saw the world through innocent eyes... All that I can see is our despair." That line seems to mean that all kids are untainted with the harsh reality life can bring, but they all learn it eventually. "You haven't learned anything... but you will." Great song. I had no idea about Nick's daughter either.
@pacman0300 , in the odd chance that you'll be notified about this, I thought I'd first thank you (and @opeth771) for commenting in the first place, and then elaborate a little.
@pacman0300 , in the odd chance that you'll be notified about this, I thought I'd first thank you (and @opeth771) for commenting in the first place, and then elaborate a little.
The song is about the innocence of children. I held Parker and noticed that her eyes were perfectly white while mine (probably from new parenthood) were kinda bloodshot. :) It started me thinking about how unspoiled we are when we are born. And I was holding her, and thinking something along the lines "my God, how do I possibly explain something like Hitler or 9/11 to this person"?
The song is about the innocence of children. I held Parker and noticed that her eyes were perfectly white while mine (probably from new parenthood) were kinda bloodshot. :) It started me thinking about how unspoiled we are when we are born. And I was holding her, and thinking something along the lines "my God, how do I possibly explain something like Hitler or 9/11 to this person"?
It is...
It is a cruel irony that we would later learn that her eyes have Cone Dystrophy. The realization is addressed in the song Keep Breathing on a later album of ours.
To build on opeth's answer, I think it's also a discussion of the innocence of children. How the horrors of life, in general, don't disturb their peace. "Once long ago, I was young, and I saw the world through innocent eyes... All that I can see is our despair." That line seems to mean that all kids are untainted with the harsh reality life can bring, but they all learn it eventually. "You haven't learned anything... but you will." Great song. I had no idea about Nick's daughter either.
@pacman0300 , in the odd chance that you'll be notified about this, I thought I'd first thank you (and @opeth771) for commenting in the first place, and then elaborate a little.
@pacman0300 , in the odd chance that you'll be notified about this, I thought I'd first thank you (and @opeth771) for commenting in the first place, and then elaborate a little.
The song is about the innocence of children. I held Parker and noticed that her eyes were perfectly white while mine (probably from new parenthood) were kinda bloodshot. :) It started me thinking about how unspoiled we are when we are born. And I was holding her, and thinking something along the lines "my God, how do I possibly explain something like Hitler or 9/11 to this person"?
The song is about the innocence of children. I held Parker and noticed that her eyes were perfectly white while mine (probably from new parenthood) were kinda bloodshot. :) It started me thinking about how unspoiled we are when we are born. And I was holding her, and thinking something along the lines "my God, how do I possibly explain something like Hitler or 9/11 to this person"?
It is...
It is a cruel irony that we would later learn that her eyes have Cone Dystrophy. The realization is addressed in the song Keep Breathing on a later album of ours.
Thanks again for your interest!
Best regards,
Nick
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@nick101544 Awesome. Thanks for responding, Nick, and for the clarification. Great song off a great album!
@nick101544 Awesome. Thanks for responding, Nick, and for the clarification. Great song off a great album!