There is a passage in the Bible about the raising of Lazarus - a believer in Jesus who falls ill and dies. Jesus is said to visit his tomb and raise him from the dead. So, generally speaking, I think this song is about recovery from ills and moving on to new beginnings.
I get the impression that the subject of the story, David, has endured a fairly miserable existence, raised by "twisted folk" in a "cheerless town". He is aware that he can have a better life, however (seeing light, i.e. the moon, through the fog). A voice (perhaps a religious/spiritual presence, or maybe his subconscious) then implores him to move towards the light of that moon - towards a better life. "Moonlight is bleeding from out of your soul" would hint at his yearning to reach that light.
I'm unsure what the ghost of the twenties is about, though...
This is my first attempt at interpreting a PT song, so don't bash too much. :P
While we're in this bible context, I'd like to point out that the name David in hebrew stands for a beloved one or darling. Therefore the bridge can be understood as "My loved one don't you worry", instead of referring to some guy actually called David.
While we're in this bible context, I'd like to point out that the name David in hebrew stands for a beloved one or darling. Therefore the bridge can be understood as "My loved one don't you worry", instead of referring to some guy actually called David.
@ryanz0r I think "moonlight bleeding from out of your soul" means that not only David saw something through the fog but this something (I opt for a religious, Biblical context) also sees in David the same, so she (I think it's a she) decided to break the silence. There might have been a previous, unsuccessful attempt in establishing contact when David was in his 20s, ending in an abrupt, but at the same time beautiful golden summer day, after which David slowly rebuilt his life in a way that he could be contacted again.
@ryanz0r I think "moonlight bleeding from out of your soul" means that not only David saw something through the fog but this something (I opt for a religious, Biblical context) also sees in David the same, so she (I think it's a she) decided to break the silence. There might have been a previous, unsuccessful attempt in establishing contact when David was in his 20s, ending in an abrupt, but at the same time beautiful golden summer day, after which David slowly rebuilt his life in a way that he could be contacted again.
There is a passage in the Bible about the raising of Lazarus - a believer in Jesus who falls ill and dies. Jesus is said to visit his tomb and raise him from the dead. So, generally speaking, I think this song is about recovery from ills and moving on to new beginnings.
I get the impression that the subject of the story, David, has endured a fairly miserable existence, raised by "twisted folk" in a "cheerless town". He is aware that he can have a better life, however (seeing light, i.e. the moon, through the fog). A voice (perhaps a religious/spiritual presence, or maybe his subconscious) then implores him to move towards the light of that moon - towards a better life. "Moonlight is bleeding from out of your soul" would hint at his yearning to reach that light.
I'm unsure what the ghost of the twenties is about, though...
This is my first attempt at interpreting a PT song, so don't bash too much. :P
Excellent interpretation!
Excellent interpretation!
While we're in this bible context, I'd like to point out that the name David in hebrew stands for a beloved one or darling. Therefore the bridge can be understood as "My loved one don't you worry", instead of referring to some guy actually called David.
While we're in this bible context, I'd like to point out that the name David in hebrew stands for a beloved one or darling. Therefore the bridge can be understood as "My loved one don't you worry", instead of referring to some guy actually called David.
@ryanz0r Beautiful interpretation!! Especially for a first attempt. Love this. Thanks for sharing. I agree. it's such a beautiful song :-)
@ryanz0r Beautiful interpretation!! Especially for a first attempt. Love this. Thanks for sharing. I agree. it's such a beautiful song :-)
@ryanz0r I think "moonlight bleeding from out of your soul" means that not only David saw something through the fog but this something (I opt for a religious, Biblical context) also sees in David the same, so she (I think it's a she) decided to break the silence. There might have been a previous, unsuccessful attempt in establishing contact when David was in his 20s, ending in an abrupt, but at the same time beautiful golden summer day, after which David slowly rebuilt his life in a way that he could be contacted again.
@ryanz0r I think "moonlight bleeding from out of your soul" means that not only David saw something through the fog but this something (I opt for a religious, Biblical context) also sees in David the same, so she (I think it's a she) decided to break the silence. There might have been a previous, unsuccessful attempt in establishing contact when David was in his 20s, ending in an abrupt, but at the same time beautiful golden summer day, after which David slowly rebuilt his life in a way that he could be contacted again.