The Fifth Element just shot their self in the foot by proclaiming their interpretation to be perfect, and then not offering one. :D
I ♥ the synth intro that so abruptly cuts out in the middle of the second line. Also, the outro is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I know.
As far as lyrical interpretation goes, I must disagree on the earlier "blind faith" idea because the very definition of blind faith is that it is not self-aware, and Thom's insistent "I might be wrong" obviously contradicts that.
I like the religion idea, though. I guess Thom probably meant this song in a more general vein. It can be applied to any kind of change in faith, from religious to romantic and everything besides. I like the idea of the "waterfall" being an extension of the common "river of life" metaphor - a metaphor that Thom uses frequently, most notably in Pyramid Song.
The Fifth Element just shot their self in the foot by proclaiming their interpretation to be perfect, and then not offering one. :D
I ♥ the synth intro that so abruptly cuts out in the middle of the second line. Also, the outro is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I know.
As far as lyrical interpretation goes, I must disagree on the earlier "blind faith" idea because the very definition of blind faith is that it is not self-aware, and Thom's insistent "I might be wrong" obviously contradicts that.
I like the religion idea, though. I guess Thom probably meant this song in a more general vein. It can be applied to any kind of change in faith, from religious to romantic and everything besides. I like the idea of the "waterfall" being an extension of the common "river of life" metaphor - a metaphor that Thom uses frequently, most notably in Pyramid Song.