I think he is talking about the negative side of human nature and selfishness..... its as if he's singing parts of the song from the veiwpoint of the assholes that don't want to see anyone do good and will gladly take advantage or kick you down just to feel better about themselves or for personal gain......and it seems he sarcastically points out that life should be a straight line.....you choose a path and try your best to not stray from it, which can be hard to do with assholes throwing you off your game .... like bully's, rapists, child abuse, wife beaters ect. with assholes like that, life can be confusing "what am I supposed to think/say/ feel" And I think he is speaking of the finality of life.... how it must come to an end.....how we all leave home "what did you expect that we would never leave home" other words we all die. I believe the title of the song tells alot in this context..... because the mona lisa was of a homely, plain woman to most people but to enlightened eyes it is a priceless work of art. I guess what I get out of this song is that you only get one life to live, one night in town and its our choice how we choose to paint the picture and there is nothing more important than what we make of life....... but if you believe or put your trust in selfish people , you will end up wasting your life not even realizing the chance you have.
I think he is talking about the negative side of human nature and selfishness..... its as if he's singing parts of the song from the veiwpoint of the assholes that don't want to see anyone do good and will gladly take advantage or kick you down just to feel better about themselves or for personal gain......and it seems he sarcastically points out that life should be a straight line.....you choose a path and try your best to not stray from it, which can be hard to do with assholes throwing you off your game .... like bully's, rapists, child abuse, wife beaters ect. with assholes like that, life can be confusing "what am I supposed to think/say/ feel" And I think he is speaking of the finality of life.... how it must come to an end.....how we all leave home "what did you expect that we would never leave home" other words we all die. I believe the title of the song tells alot in this context..... because the mona lisa was of a homely, plain woman to most people but to enlightened eyes it is a priceless work of art. I guess what I get out of this song is that you only get one life to live, one night in town and its our choice how we choose to paint the picture and there is nothing more important than what we make of life....... but if you believe or put your trust in selfish people , you will end up wasting your life not even realizing the chance you have.