This is one of MM's more easily understood songs in my opinion.
The protagonist has hit a low point in his life and wants to kill himself. His friends tell him that jumping into the water with styrofoam boots will do the trick, essentially causing him to drown upside down. It works and he finds himself in heaven, where he realizes that it's not all that different than Earth. Everyone looks out for themselves and there's work that needs to be done by the people living there.
This is one of MM's more easily understood songs in my opinion.
The protagonist has hit a low point in his life and wants to kill himself. His friends tell him that jumping into the water with styrofoam boots will do the trick, essentially causing him to drown upside down. It works and he finds himself in heaven, where he realizes that it's not all that different than Earth. Everyone looks out for themselves and there's work that needs to be done by the people living there.
Simple, catchy, clever tune.