I think this song is about a pope during the middle ages that sells favors to people in order to get to heaven.
In the beginning verse the guy had never touched real power and I believe sells his soul to gain that. When he becomes the Pope he sells indulgences to gain wealth and more power - remember at this time the Pope was probably the most powerful person on earth.
This person is selling out others for his own benefit, but at the same time fears death creeping in on him to collect on his promise, but does not want this to end.
I think this song is about a pope during the middle ages that sells favors to people in order to get to heaven.
In the beginning verse the guy had never touched real power and I believe sells his soul to gain that. When he becomes the Pope he sells indulgences to gain wealth and more power - remember at this time the Pope was probably the most powerful person on earth.
This person is selling out others for his own benefit, but at the same time fears death creeping in on him to collect on his promise, but does not want this to end.