The song is about the transition from this life to the next, similar to "Two Fingers" and "Slipstream".
According to Nollen, Ian's father was critically ill at the time. Nollen, Scott Allen (2001). Jethro Tull: a history of the band, 1968–2001
A "bogen" or "bauchen" is is a type of domestic hobgoblin in Scottish folklore. It is often mischievous and sometimes dangerous, but is also very helpful when the need arises."https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauchan
"Broom" is paired with "Doctor" like "Nursie" is paired with "brushing away the pain". Maybe the medical professionals are being liken to a clean up crew at the end of life.
The "bus" is a vehicle for transitioning to the next life, like a boat crossing the River Styx. The other "passengers" being folks that are also making the transition.
@forwags When Ian's father was in the Hospital he also wrote Cheap Day Return about the ticket he needed to visit his Father and return on the same day it was cheaper if he bought a return ticket instead of a one way. He mentioned this at a show.
@forwags When Ian's father was in the Hospital he also wrote Cheap Day Return about the ticket he needed to visit his Father and return on the same day it was cheaper if he bought a return ticket instead of a one way. He mentioned this at a show.
The song is about the transition from this life to the next, similar to "Two Fingers" and "Slipstream".
According to Nollen, Ian's father was critically ill at the time. Nollen, Scott Allen (2001). Jethro Tull: a history of the band, 1968–2001
A "bogen" or "bauchen" is is a type of domestic hobgoblin in Scottish folklore. It is often mischievous and sometimes dangerous, but is also very helpful when the need arises."https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauchan
"Broom" is paired with "Doctor" like "Nursie" is paired with "brushing away the pain". Maybe the medical professionals are being liken to a clean up crew at the end of life.
The "bus" is a vehicle for transitioning to the next life, like a boat crossing the River Styx. The other "passengers" being folks that are also making the transition.
@forwags When Ian's father was in the Hospital he also wrote Cheap Day Return about the ticket he needed to visit his Father and return on the same day it was cheaper if he bought a return ticket instead of a one way. He mentioned this at a show.
@forwags When Ian's father was in the Hospital he also wrote Cheap Day Return about the ticket he needed to visit his Father and return on the same day it was cheaper if he bought a return ticket instead of a one way. He mentioned this at a show.