Life is only wonderful if we understand it and embrace it, living in a dreamworld is not living at all. That is surely the point being so eloquently made. It is an ironical piece, about those of us who find the real world too taxing and who prefer to exist swathed in their own particular ideology.

Loudon sings many kinds of songs. Dead Skunk and Swimming song appeal to many of his listeners.....in a way they relate to the old chorus songs which I'm sure you remember? He uses them to warm up audiences, promote a feel-good togetherness.....it works.