For me this song is about the loss of a loved one. I relate the loss of my mother to this song as she is now in a better place (Heaven) and there will still be many Rivers and Roads for me to cross before I reach my eternal home of heaven and see my mother again as I now live in a different state than my family and friends. The main kicker for this song to me is that "So if don't know what to make of this, then we will not relate" as this signifies that if you don't believe in Heaven, we will not relate.
For me this song is about the loss of a loved one. I relate the loss of my mother to this song as she is now in a better place (Heaven) and there will still be many Rivers and Roads for me to cross before I reach my eternal home of heaven and see my mother again as I now live in a different state than my family and friends. The main kicker for this song to me is that "So if don't know what to make of this, then we will not relate" as this signifies that if you don't believe in Heaven, we will not relate.