The protagonist is contemplating his suicide as a method to escape the problems associated with his "earthly life". Taking a leap is not his method, but drowning seems more appealing. The whole song talks of this and him tolerating maybe just one more hour then he'll drink at a bar under the sea".
He lacks the courage to commit suicide which ironically is seen by most as a cowardly thing to do.
The protagonist is contemplating his suicide as a method to escape the problems associated with his "earthly life". Taking a leap is not his method, but drowning seems more appealing. The whole song talks of this and him tolerating maybe just one more hour then he'll drink at a bar under the sea".
He lacks the courage to commit suicide which ironically is seen by most as a cowardly thing to do.