My interpretation of this song is pretty straight forward,at least to myself. Kansas' "Wayward Son" -my interpretation of it's meaning The last few lines refer to Daedalus' grieving over Icarus' death, and his attempt to forge a new life (destroyed when Minos shows up). Minos was angry, but the daughters of Cocalus (being fond of Daedalus) tricked Minos into his death with the help of Daedalus. Unable to turn down a challenge, Daedalus solved it, proving that this wise man was Daedalus. Cocalus said he had a very wise man in his court, and suspecting that this may be Daedalus, Minos challenged this man to a riddle. Daedalus hid while Minos feasted with Cocalus. The third line refers to the when King Minos (who was hunting for Daedalus) arrived in Sicily. If he had, he would've turned Daedalus in, as King Minos' army was more powerful than the army of Sicily (1st two lines). King Cocalus had no idea that the Daedalus had escaped from King Minos. Daedalus arrived in Sicily (in the court of King Cocalus) after Icarus' death. Perhaps referring to the story of the death of King Minos- Daedalus and Icarus' captor. I set a course for winds of fortune, but I hear the voices say." Tossed about I'm like a ship on the ocean Daedalus would suffer the ache of losing his son and his nephew until his death (last two lines).Īnd if I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know She cursed Daedalus, turning him into a partridge. Refers to the wrath of Athena (goddess of wisdom and Daedalus' mother) after Daedalus killed his nephew. Later on, Daedalus killed his nephew, as he was mean, crazy, and heartless after the death of Icarus, his son. Icarus flew too close to the sun ("too high") and his wings fell apart. The first 3 lines refer to the escape of Daedalus and Icarus from King Minos. This refers directly to the story of Icarus and Daedalus. I hear the voices when I'm dreamin', I can hear them say." Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high "Once I rose above the noise and confusion This song refers to the story of Daedalus, Icarus, and other characters from greek mythology.ġ. Heaven is waiting for him and he will finish the race someday. this is god reassuring him not to give up. He's been driven crazy trying to find out what is right and what to follow. when he's alone he's crying and on a roller coaster of emotions. Tossed about, I'm like a ship on the ocean If he says he doesn't know then that's how he knows he's lying because no one truly knows. he walks around living a lie, pretending like he's okay and he knows the truth but he really doesn't. even though he could see physically he couldn't see spiritually. Though my mind could think I still was a mad man "Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man Illusion that the world gives us of what is the truth. He tried to find what he was looking for but he wa overthinking it and couldn't figure it out. I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high" Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion He hears god telling him to continue on his journey and at the end he will find peace. he's been caught up in himself and the world and not the kind of man he wants to be. I think what we have is a man lost in the world trying to find his answer to life and how to find peace. I take this song to be some what religious.
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