Although Henley covers a lot of topics, political, etc. moving from childhood to adulthood, the theme of lost virginity I feel is prominent, as in the title and reiterated in the last verse. And the tall grass wave in the wind
Just lay your head back on the ground
And let your hair spill all around me
Offer up your best defense
But this is the end
This is the end of the innocence
Although Henley covers a lot of topics, political, etc. moving from childhood to adulthood, the theme of lost virginity I feel is prominent, as in the title and reiterated in the last verse. And the tall grass wave in the wind Just lay your head back on the ground And let your hair spill all around me Offer up your best defense But this is the end This is the end of the innocence