Lyric discussion by pakalolo 

jakiebum is right. this is a tribute to Owsley, the famed creator of the sunshine acid in the late 1960s. read Wolfe's Electric Cool Aid Acid Test to learn a little more about Owsley and the dayglow freaks.

I wouldn't call it a tribute. To me it comes off as a sardonic look at him. JMO

@pakalolo Tom Wolfe does offer a great take on this era. I also recommend "Acid Dreams" which can be read for free here:

erowid.org/library/books_online/acid_dreams.pdf

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