I think all of these points are feasible. I'd caution people to remember, that as a songwriter I am more pleased when my lyrics are interpreted in a way I never expected. It actually makes the song mean more to me that it can tell a different story that other than the one I intended. So I carefully place words and phrases that lean toward alternative interpretation. It is an ironic device of sorts. Many other songwriters share this view.
So, in that respect, their is no wrong answer, unless Neil weighs in and ends the conversation. Where would the fun be in that?
I think all of these points are feasible. I'd caution people to remember, that as a songwriter I am more pleased when my lyrics are interpreted in a way I never expected. It actually makes the song mean more to me that it can tell a different story that other than the one I intended. So I carefully place words and phrases that lean toward alternative interpretation. It is an ironic device of sorts. Many other songwriters share this view. So, in that respect, their is no wrong answer, unless Neil weighs in and ends the conversation. Where would the fun be in that?