I think it's about alcoholism personally. The first verse is addressing the control alcohol has over a person, it takes over their personality and their life, but they always deny it has such a hold on them. No amount of explanation or proof will ever sway them from that view.
"Move along, there's nothing left to see, Just a body, nothing left to see" suggests how hollow the addiction has left the person, how it makes them feel dead and worthless.
The next verse is pretty straightforward; drinking throughout the day "just to take the edge off"; it's a pretty little lie to tell yourself.
"Just a body, pouring down the street" - the use of the word pouring makes me think this is specifically aimed at alcohol. To me it's a very poetic way of saying this person is so consumed by alcohol that they are almost entirely composed of it, hence the body "pouring down the street".
That's just my own view. Anyway, I love this song to pieces; it's an absolute gem.
I think it's about alcoholism personally. The first verse is addressing the control alcohol has over a person, it takes over their personality and their life, but they always deny it has such a hold on them. No amount of explanation or proof will ever sway them from that view.
"Move along, there's nothing left to see, Just a body, nothing left to see" suggests how hollow the addiction has left the person, how it makes them feel dead and worthless.
The next verse is pretty straightforward; drinking throughout the day "just to take the edge off"; it's a pretty little lie to tell yourself.
"Just a body, pouring down the street" - the use of the word pouring makes me think this is specifically aimed at alcohol. To me it's a very poetic way of saying this person is so consumed by alcohol that they are almost entirely composed of it, hence the body "pouring down the street".
That's just my own view. Anyway, I love this song to pieces; it's an absolute gem.