I've always thought 'On A Bus' described the bus ride home after a late night of partying. Michael Hutchence rattles off the signs that light up the night (liquor, flats, drugs, gas). All of the items he sees are useful in his life including 'you' who is useful too (for money). Sometimes those late night bus rides can be 'frightening' either from real danger, perceived danger or drug-induced danger. All of the riders are hypnotized by the city lights, the monotonous bus ride or the drugs/alcohol they have consumed.
I've always thought 'On A Bus' described the bus ride home after a late night of partying. Michael Hutchence rattles off the signs that light up the night (liquor, flats, drugs, gas). All of the items he sees are useful in his life including 'you' who is useful too (for money). Sometimes those late night bus rides can be 'frightening' either from real danger, perceived danger or drug-induced danger. All of the riders are hypnotized by the city lights, the monotonous bus ride or the drugs/alcohol they have consumed.