Well, I don't think it's about LOVE.
I think this is all about LIFE.
I think the song's meaning is all about the inevitability of death and about us, facing it.
Death, is inevitable:
"tomorrow she's gone", gone stands for dead.
"all that is gold is rusting", life perishing.
"will you take me tonigh?", he's talking directly to Death (personification), asking if she's gonna come tonight, to take (kill) him.
What can we do?
"soldier on", no explanation required here.
"keep your heart close to the ground", I guess anyone has to find his own answer here.
Well, I don't think it's about LOVE. I think this is all about LIFE.
I think the song's meaning is all about the inevitability of death and about us, facing it.
Death, is inevitable: "tomorrow she's gone", gone stands for dead. "all that is gold is rusting", life perishing. "will you take me tonigh?", he's talking directly to Death (personification), asking if she's gonna come tonight, to take (kill) him.
What can we do? "soldier on", no explanation required here. "keep your heart close to the ground", I guess anyone has to find his own answer here.
Wonderful song ;)