Sorry, it is about Jesus more than likely. Yes, it could be about anyone trying to be understood and teh struggle of acceptance. While the lyrics are fairly general with a few clues about the Pharisees and public in general, the title of the song gives it away. The art of lyrics is to NOT be specific and leave interpretation to your audience sometimes, especially controversial topics that dont need to be obvious. His ant-religion lyrics in the past also bolster this.
@Camshiva
No, wrong, the reference is not to Jesus but to St. Paul:
@Camshiva
No, wrong, the reference is not to Jesus but to St. Paul:
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure
Sorry, it is about Jesus more than likely. Yes, it could be about anyone trying to be understood and teh struggle of acceptance. While the lyrics are fairly general with a few clues about the Pharisees and public in general, the title of the song gives it away. The art of lyrics is to NOT be specific and leave interpretation to your audience sometimes, especially controversial topics that dont need to be obvious. His ant-religion lyrics in the past also bolster this.
@Camshiva No, wrong, the reference is not to Jesus but to St. Paul:
@Camshiva No, wrong, the reference is not to Jesus but to St. Paul:
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure
2 Corinthians 12:7
2 Corinthians 12:7