Lyric discussion by inbetweenmolecules 

one thing i think of besides all the things mentioned is that people need something to believe in and be behind to pass time. to make everything seem worth it. therefore Cause = Time.

or perhaps the christian cause gives you eternal time.

and maybe the guy was molested in 89 or just gave up his faith in 89.

the "Desparation Tentacles" make me think of someone just swinging out randomly hoping to catch on to something because he's so desparate to believe in anything.

separation from church or faith is divine. maybe a political slant with church and state.

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