really good post.
the name indeed provides a clue to the meaning of the lyrics and i agree it's about the separation of his ideals and the reality which keeps getting in the way and refuses to change. This album has a buddhist feel to it and given thom's reference to yoga at an "atoms for peace" gig, and the hints in his lyrics, i would say thom is going down the meditative/buddhist route as a human being, all the better for the rest of us who like to follow his career and life.
the realisation that the only weapon we have left is to wake up together is not lost on him.
really good post. the name indeed provides a clue to the meaning of the lyrics and i agree it's about the separation of his ideals and the reality which keeps getting in the way and refuses to change. This album has a buddhist feel to it and given thom's reference to yoga at an "atoms for peace" gig, and the hints in his lyrics, i would say thom is going down the meditative/buddhist route as a human being, all the better for the rest of us who like to follow his career and life. the realisation that the only weapon we have left is to wake up together is not lost on him.