Most of the above opinions are great.
But as with everything Alan Parsons does, there are oceans of nuances. Normally his songs provoke deep thought. This song is a masterpiece on a number of levels.
Clearly, the author of these lyrics has a wealthy understanding of THE STANDARD MODEL OF QUANTUM MECHANICS. & STRING THEORY. Because of the elegance of the lyrics he delivers a mild discussion of INTERSECTING UNIVERSES: "Could it be that somebody else is looking into mind?" And "Like a mirror held before me Large as the sky is wide
And the image is reflected
Back to the other side"
This song is a general expose of their target audience...educated, contemplative and pretty bright.
Most of the above opinions are great. But as with everything Alan Parsons does, there are oceans of nuances. Normally his songs provoke deep thought. This song is a masterpiece on a number of levels.
Clearly, the author of these lyrics has a wealthy understanding of THE STANDARD MODEL OF QUANTUM MECHANICS. & STRING THEORY. Because of the elegance of the lyrics he delivers a mild discussion of INTERSECTING UNIVERSES: "Could it be that somebody else is looking into mind?" And "Like a mirror held before me Large as the sky is wide And the image is reflected Back to the other side"
This song is a general expose of their target audience...educated, contemplative and pretty bright.