OK, there are some good interpretations here, here's an off-the-wall thought.
Maybe Brad Roberts wanted to show how easy it would be to come up with his own Creation story.
The premise of the song is very similar in overall theme to the fall of Adam and Eve, in a primitive way.
Adam & Eve have paradise, and squander (by not following the rules regarding Tree Of Knowledge of Good & Evil).
The people have paradise, adn squander (by not following the rules, day was meant for picnics and not absurd questions).
He then shares with the people a parable about their stupidity. The Blue-Haired Boy has a wonderful gift of Blue Hair, loves it, is excited. But he doesn't enjoy it, and instead worries about things that aren't that important.
In the end, the point of this song is to accept your situation with happiness and wonder, rather than needlessly analyzing and worrying about the minutiae.
OK, there are some good interpretations here, here's an off-the-wall thought.
Maybe Brad Roberts wanted to show how easy it would be to come up with his own Creation story.
The premise of the song is very similar in overall theme to the fall of Adam and Eve, in a primitive way.
Adam & Eve have paradise, and squander (by not following the rules regarding Tree Of Knowledge of Good & Evil).
The people have paradise, adn squander (by not following the rules, day was meant for picnics and not absurd questions).
He then shares with the people a parable about their stupidity. The Blue-Haired Boy has a wonderful gift of Blue Hair, loves it, is excited. But he doesn't enjoy it, and instead worries about things that aren't that important.
In the end, the point of this song is to accept your situation with happiness and wonder, rather than needlessly analyzing and worrying about the minutiae.