What I take from the song, when it first came out and now, is that Ian is making a comment about apathy- Our society is plagued with "what's in it for me" in everything we do, so his comment "you would stand to gain, and I'd lose" is really a comment that people should consider the spiritual side of love and humanity, not live for what's in it to BENEFIT them.... I consider it some of his finest work, it's always been my favorite Tull song... apply what's being said to what's happening today, with Trump mentalities being bandied about everywhere- it's just as relevant today as it was in the early 70's.. stand up, speak your mind, do it for your common man, don't hide in a corner somewhere with "nothing to say"... That's my take on it anyway. Peace to you Vintage 1955
What I take from the song, when it first came out and now, is that Ian is making a comment about apathy- Our society is plagued with "what's in it for me" in everything we do, so his comment "you would stand to gain, and I'd lose" is really a comment that people should consider the spiritual side of love and humanity, not live for what's in it to BENEFIT them.... I consider it some of his finest work, it's always been my favorite Tull song... apply what's being said to what's happening today, with Trump mentalities being bandied about everywhere- it's just as relevant today as it was in the early 70's.. stand up, speak your mind, do it for your common man, don't hide in a corner somewhere with "nothing to say"... That's my take on it anyway. Peace to you Vintage 1955