To me, it's a song about searching for perfection but never achieving it. He wants the purest form of love -- something that is not attainable -- and is even willing to sell himself down the river to Jesus for it. The perfection he seeks is probably based on a romantic ideal (from books, songs, films, folklore etc.), or a real person who he has elevated to unrealistic levels. Again, an ideal.
The song paints a picture of loneliness, sorrow and bring unable to let go of the past. Perhaps he had a girl in mind, but lost her? Time has passed, and the memories have taken on a life of their own. Nobody can take her place now. The dream is unimpeachable.
The character has created a scenario in which there can be no happy ending, only prayers for the impossible.
Beautiful song.
To me, it's a song about searching for perfection but never achieving it. He wants the purest form of love -- something that is not attainable -- and is even willing to sell himself down the river to Jesus for it. The perfection he seeks is probably based on a romantic ideal (from books, songs, films, folklore etc.), or a real person who he has elevated to unrealistic levels. Again, an ideal.
The song paints a picture of loneliness, sorrow and bring unable to let go of the past. Perhaps he had a girl in mind, but lost her? Time has passed, and the memories have taken on a life of their own. Nobody can take her place now. The dream is unimpeachable.
The character has created a scenario in which there can be no happy ending, only prayers for the impossible.