Its about addiction. Let the needle take me on, I'll be standing with my dyin' bell, If you care to come along. Rising with tide to his father's door is about dying. His father's door is heaven. I think the line...From the banks on the far side, See the lights come ashore... refers to the boat crossing the river Styx to take him to Haties. I assume he is referring to mythology there. Great song though...
Its about addiction. Let the needle take me on, I'll be standing with my dyin' bell, If you care to come along. Rising with tide to his father's door is about dying. His father's door is heaven. I think the line...From the banks on the far side, See the lights come ashore... refers to the boat crossing the river Styx to take him to Haties. I assume he is referring to mythology there. Great song though...