Believe it or not, the song is actually a positive, hopeful song.Įssentially, the song is about moving one's psyche away from that of god-infused egalitarianism, Platonic idealism, asceticism, or any other-worldly idealism or even nihilism and towards that of a purposed existence based on a love of this earth, a love of the world we share, a love for each other, and a love of life at this very moment. General CommentThe song is influenced heavily by Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy of the Overman/Superman (which is actually mentioned in the song "I'm not a prophet or a stone age man Just a mortal with the potential of a Superman"), as well as philosophy and ideas emanating from Buddhism. You can tell me all about it on the next Bardo If I don't explain what you ought to know Just a mortal with the potential of a supermanĬan't take my eyes from the great salvation ![]() I'm sinking in the quicksand of my thoughtĭon't believe in yourself, don't deceive with belief Where others see their targets, divine symmetry Living proof of Churchill's lies, I'm destiny
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