I also think "bright white beautiful heaven hanging over me" refers to how he wants to believe there's something wonderful after death. But he only shares this image when someone else asks what he "sees." I think he doesn't want to confess he doesn't believe there's anything waiting for us. He wants to comfort others instead of telling them the truth.
I also think "bright white beautiful heaven hanging over me" refers to how he wants to believe there's something wonderful after death. But he only shares this image when someone else asks what he "sees." I think he doesn't want to confess he doesn't believe there's anything waiting for us. He wants to comfort others instead of telling them the truth.