This is definitely not groundbreaking, but I believe that the person being sung about has died. The obsession with "pulse" throughout the song suggests that the person has perished, as the "beat" of their heart has stopped. Our lonely fellow is now clearly depressed and grieving, as the word "reprieve" elicits, as well as the fact that he is literally cutting off the circulation in his finger - an indication of possible self-harm. Lastly, the title of the song, "If There's a Rocket Tie Me to It," conveys the message that he would like to be sent up to heaven to see his lost beloved. I love this song, truly one of my favorite SP tracks.
This is definitely not groundbreaking, but I believe that the person being sung about has died. The obsession with "pulse" throughout the song suggests that the person has perished, as the "beat" of their heart has stopped. Our lonely fellow is now clearly depressed and grieving, as the word "reprieve" elicits, as well as the fact that he is literally cutting off the circulation in his finger - an indication of possible self-harm. Lastly, the title of the song, "If There's a Rocket Tie Me to It," conveys the message that he would like to be sent up to heaven to see his lost beloved. I love this song, truly one of my favorite SP tracks.