I agree that the monkey symbolizes the human climbing up the evolutionary ladder, showing it's ass . . . hydrogen bombs, genocide.
as far as "for want of a toy/ child was lost," etc . . . I thought of "desire" as it relates to "Samsara" or the suffering of the world, as detailed in Buddhist philosophy. In Buddhist thought, our negative desires contribute directly to the origin of suffering--"misery is the river of the world--everybody row."
on a brighter note, recognizing the origin of suffering, in and of itself, lifts this veil of ignorance, reducing suffering and increasing happiness. a universal goal in life.
i think Tom was feeling a bit dark--the music beautifully and strangely reflects that mood. this song always gives me chills. a great one.
I agree that the monkey symbolizes the human climbing up the evolutionary ladder, showing it's ass . . . hydrogen bombs, genocide.
as far as "for want of a toy/ child was lost," etc . . . I thought of "desire" as it relates to "Samsara" or the suffering of the world, as detailed in Buddhist philosophy. In Buddhist thought, our negative desires contribute directly to the origin of suffering--"misery is the river of the world--everybody row."
on a brighter note, recognizing the origin of suffering, in and of itself, lifts this veil of ignorance, reducing suffering and increasing happiness. a universal goal in life.
i think Tom was feeling a bit dark--the music beautifully and strangely reflects that mood. this song always gives me chills. a great one.