Rain Dog - if someone asks a songwriter "what was that song about", the songwriter should not even answer the question. That is insulting to the write and just plain dumb. The song should speak for itself, and even if the meaning is clouded or could have several interpretations, then THAT is how the conversation should start.

I find it more interesting to learn HOW and WHEN the song was developed. Sometimes the answer is obvious, but often the story behind the writing of the song gives more insight.