This song can be interpreted in many ways, but the way I interpret it is the way that I believe Brandon Flowers meant for it to be. Brandon was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, more commonly known as the Mormons. In the Mormon faith there is the option for worthy young men to serve on a mission, which is to preach the gospel to various regions of the world. Brandon however did not serve a mission, from unworthiness or from choice, and regrets that decision. When it says is there room for one more son he is implying about life after death. The song portrays how many people feel about sin and forgiveness, he feels as if all these things he has done will prevent him from returning to his father in heaven. Also, by saying that "I want to shine in the hearts of man," further concludes the interpretation that this is about a mission, seeing as the prophet of the church has said "go forth and shine in the hearts of men" whilst talking about missions. In addition to that, later in the song it keeps repeating "I got soul but I'm not a soldier." That statement right there is implying that Brandon does indeed believe in the Mormon religion, but he could not get himself to go forth and serve a mission, as a soldier of God. Perhaps this is entirely wrong, but this is my interpretation of the song... Maybe it is because this is applying to my life right now. I am currently deciding on whether or not to serve a mission. And listening to this song makes me want to go.
I've read somewhere that that's exactly what this song is about :) I mostly wanted to comment to wish you luck in your decision about whether or not to go on a mission, I'm sure you will end up being happy with whatever you decide.
I've read somewhere that that's exactly what this song is about :) I mostly wanted to comment to wish you luck in your decision about whether or not to go on a mission, I'm sure you will end up being happy with whatever you decide.
I don't know if you'll ever read this buddy, but I hope you go. It's taken me three years of wondering if i should go or not, trying to commit to becoming worthy. I figured maybe it wasn't in the cards for me, perhaps I oughta just stay and get married or finish school or whatever. But i know for sure now that I gotta go, I'm sure your Father would be pleased if you did too. Best of luck man.
I don't know if you'll ever read this buddy, but I hope you go. It's taken me three years of wondering if i should go or not, trying to commit to becoming worthy. I figured maybe it wasn't in the cards for me, perhaps I oughta just stay and get married or finish school or whatever. But i know for sure now that I gotta go, I'm sure your Father would be pleased if you did too. Best of luck man.
This song can be interpreted in many ways, but the way I interpret it is the way that I believe Brandon Flowers meant for it to be. Brandon was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, more commonly known as the Mormons. In the Mormon faith there is the option for worthy young men to serve on a mission, which is to preach the gospel to various regions of the world. Brandon however did not serve a mission, from unworthiness or from choice, and regrets that decision. When it says is there room for one more son he is implying about life after death. The song portrays how many people feel about sin and forgiveness, he feels as if all these things he has done will prevent him from returning to his father in heaven. Also, by saying that "I want to shine in the hearts of man," further concludes the interpretation that this is about a mission, seeing as the prophet of the church has said "go forth and shine in the hearts of men" whilst talking about missions. In addition to that, later in the song it keeps repeating "I got soul but I'm not a soldier." That statement right there is implying that Brandon does indeed believe in the Mormon religion, but he could not get himself to go forth and serve a mission, as a soldier of God. Perhaps this is entirely wrong, but this is my interpretation of the song... Maybe it is because this is applying to my life right now. I am currently deciding on whether or not to serve a mission. And listening to this song makes me want to go.
I've read somewhere that that's exactly what this song is about :) I mostly wanted to comment to wish you luck in your decision about whether or not to go on a mission, I'm sure you will end up being happy with whatever you decide.
I've read somewhere that that's exactly what this song is about :) I mostly wanted to comment to wish you luck in your decision about whether or not to go on a mission, I'm sure you will end up being happy with whatever you decide.
I don't know if you'll ever read this buddy, but I hope you go. It's taken me three years of wondering if i should go or not, trying to commit to becoming worthy. I figured maybe it wasn't in the cards for me, perhaps I oughta just stay and get married or finish school or whatever. But i know for sure now that I gotta go, I'm sure your Father would be pleased if you did too. Best of luck man.
I don't know if you'll ever read this buddy, but I hope you go. It's taken me three years of wondering if i should go or not, trying to commit to becoming worthy. I figured maybe it wasn't in the cards for me, perhaps I oughta just stay and get married or finish school or whatever. But i know for sure now that I gotta go, I'm sure your Father would be pleased if you did too. Best of luck man.