Lyric discussion by lawlessdan 

Cover art for Into My Arms lyrics by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

To me I think this song is simply about that "special someone" who is perfect as he or she is and not wanting them to ever encounter harm. Hence the lyrics

"I would kneel down and ask him Not to intervene when it came to you Oh, not to touch a hair on your head Leave you as you are"

"But if I did I would summon them together Ask them to watch over you Oh, to each burn a candle for you To make bright and clear your path"