.:One More Time:.
This song is one of my favourites. It has an introduction that sets the mood, some good imagery, and a message that isn't too ridiculously hidden. It's even got some mystery to it in the "two words" :) The only major flaw would be slightly repetetive language use in the verses, though I don't think it detracts from the song.
So what is it actually about? This is my song about God and everything I believe he/she/it to be. The woman on the beach is a purely spiritual manifestation, and the reference to "ancient holes" is supposed to be the part where everyone remembers Christianity and clues in I'm talking about religion. However, it is safe to say my beliefs do not especially follow any established religion. How'd we get here? I trust quantum physics over Creationism. Why are we here? To love, to help, and to find happiness. What's guiding us? This is the part you'll find in the song, especially through the hand metaphor. Whether it has a physical being or not, I believe that some force of some kind is influenced by our actions and causes consequences that reflect on them. Very close to Karma. I also believe that this force has an immense capability for love, though only has the ability to express this love in very specific ways. I think nature is an expression of spiritual/karmic/religious forces. It is entirely too beautiful not to be. I think reincarnation, should it actually happen, is an expression of meaning and consequence in life. And yes, I believe that this force I speak of is powerful, but hardly omnipotent. Control of nature is control of context. Control of context is control of time, place, perception, and choice. Look up "pathetic fallacy" (I mean this half jokingly).
The one piece of contrast you'll find in this song is the chorus, referring to tears for "my old friend". The emotional content of this comes from Jason. If this is what I believe, then why do good die young (and innocently)? This I cannot understand, save for the possibility his 'soul' was needed in another role on this planet. If that is the case, so be it, I mourn.
