I know this mainly from the Richard Hell and the Void-Oids cover version. I've always assumed it was indeed about Jesus Christ and the narrator was called to be a disciple but fled in terror. (Let's face it, it didn't end well for any of the apostles). It seemed like a really original spin on a familiar story. I like the Vietnam interpretation too, though.
I know this mainly from the Richard Hell and the Void-Oids cover version. I've always assumed it was indeed about Jesus Christ and the narrator was called to be a disciple but fled in terror. (Let's face it, it didn't end well for any of the apostles). It seemed like a really original spin on a familiar story. I like the Vietnam interpretation too, though.