Hammill writes some stunningly complex lyrics. This one appears to have several of his recurring "themes".
Specifically, Mirrors and Illusion or the difference between perception and reality.
I think the narrative arc is of a performer (Hammill) staring into his mirror and questioning his motives for being who he is.
He's talking to his reflection - "You and the Undercover man". The undercover man is his subconscious.
The cracking dam is a maybe reference to the possible consequences of self doubt. It's interesting to me that it also appears to be Hammill offering his own hand to his drowning self.I think this may mean that we have in ourselves to power of self control.
Hammill writes some stunningly complex lyrics. This one appears to have several of his recurring "themes". Specifically, Mirrors and Illusion or the difference between perception and reality. I think the narrative arc is of a performer (Hammill) staring into his mirror and questioning his motives for being who he is. He's talking to his reflection - "You and the Undercover man". The undercover man is his subconscious. The cracking dam is a maybe reference to the possible consequences of self doubt. It's interesting to me that it also appears to be Hammill offering his own hand to his drowning self.I think this may mean that we have in ourselves to power of self control.