I think it's about escapism generally, not specifically through drug use. The first verse I take literally. There's nothing like going and sitting on a cliff and staring out to sea when life gets all a bit too much! The second verse I take literally too - getting away from the hustle and bustle. Although for some, going to the big city is a means of escapism, presumably not so for the songwriter. The third verse is probably metaphorical for drug use. Personally I alwys thought the lyrics were "...in all this grass man i don't get no wheat." Excellent song either way. Saw them live about 12 years ago. Gives me goosebumps thinking about that gig even now.
I think it's about escapism generally, not specifically through drug use. The first verse I take literally. There's nothing like going and sitting on a cliff and staring out to sea when life gets all a bit too much! The second verse I take literally too - getting away from the hustle and bustle. Although for some, going to the big city is a means of escapism, presumably not so for the songwriter. The third verse is probably metaphorical for drug use. Personally I alwys thought the lyrics were "...in all this grass man i don't get no wheat." Excellent song either way. Saw them live about 12 years ago. Gives me goosebumps thinking about that gig even now.