The questions that are asked cannot be easily answered and are quite difficult for anyone reflecting on their past. Paul Kelly is struggling with the idea of self-condemnation and trying to get rid of his feelings of regret and self loathing. Paul Kelly uses drugs and alcohol to help cope with these emotions. The song suggests that Kelly is perhaps trying to emerge from depression, and trying …show more content…
An example of this is, “like a frozen over lake”. This simile compares Paul Kelly and his actions to a lake which has been frozen over. Being that on the top of lake it looks frozen but underneath it is completely different. Paul Kelly often tried to hide his emotions and instead of making the situation better it made it worse. His feelings began to build up inside him, and his glass of water was becoming heavier and it was harder to cope and