First few times I didn't notice the lyrics either, then when I did I also thought t'was about Santa Claus, like a nutty Santa who goes 'round stealing presents and gets his. It would've made the song kinda funny actually.
I agree with russrabbitt's take on it. The guy in the song's a regular Joe with his share of ups and downs that snaps. I think the fact that the melody is so soothing helps to put you in his head and realize that only getting his kids happy could help him. When you hear "I can breathe again" you feel completely relieved, maybe incidentally recalling some desperate time in your life and you're suddenly really really glad you didn't lose it. But who knows where's your breaking point.
First few times I didn't notice the lyrics either, then when I did I also thought t'was about Santa Claus, like a nutty Santa who goes 'round stealing presents and gets his. It would've made the song kinda funny actually.
I agree with russrabbitt's take on it. The guy in the song's a regular Joe with his share of ups and downs that snaps. I think the fact that the melody is so soothing helps to put you in his head and realize that only getting his kids happy could help him. When you hear "I can breathe again" you feel completely relieved, maybe incidentally recalling some desperate time in your life and you're suddenly really really glad you didn't lose it. But who knows where's your breaking point.