Personally I believe this song to be almost an outcry against ignorance. The ship of fools is a metaphor for how we as a society, have failed to open our eyes to the greater truths of this world, instead choosing to be dormantly content with scraps and sorrow. And so those who are enlightened like Jerry, or those who are somewhat at least will let that diseased ship sail away, making one created out of their own compassion and wisdom.
Personally I believe this song to be almost an outcry against ignorance. The ship of fools is a metaphor for how we as a society, have failed to open our eyes to the greater truths of this world, instead choosing to be dormantly content with scraps and sorrow. And so those who are enlightened like Jerry, or those who are somewhat at least will let that diseased ship sail away, making one created out of their own compassion and wisdom.