Interpretation is always a personal thing, as most of us will never know what the author was thinking at the time. Having said that, I think the over all interpretation of the meaning of this amazing song is simply living your life on your own terms, not restricted by social conventions. Pursuing your dreams and desires regardless of how many people may say that you are a fool, and that it is an impossible waste of time. It's about living for yourself. In regards to the last verse, it occurs to me that it could be a metaphor for Freud's personality theory. The idiot is the id, the magistrate the ego, and the fool who wears the crown is the super-ego. This verse could be about overcoming the limitations that we place on ourselves, and delving to the core of who we are as a person. But, you know, whatever, just some random thoughts on a truly GREAT song!
Interpretation is always a personal thing, as most of us will never know what the author was thinking at the time. Having said that, I think the over all interpretation of the meaning of this amazing song is simply living your life on your own terms, not restricted by social conventions. Pursuing your dreams and desires regardless of how many people may say that you are a fool, and that it is an impossible waste of time. It's about living for yourself. In regards to the last verse, it occurs to me that it could be a metaphor for Freud's personality theory. The idiot is the id, the magistrate the ego, and the fool who wears the crown is the super-ego. This verse could be about overcoming the limitations that we place on ourselves, and delving to the core of who we are as a person. But, you know, whatever, just some random thoughts on a truly GREAT song!
the fool who wears the crown IS the magistrate
the fool who wears the crown IS the magistrate
I like your take on the song.
I like your take on the song.