Pigs On The Wing, Part 1

The speaker imagines a relationship without care in either direction. In that situation, both people would face life’s dullness and hardship alone, with only brief moments of looking around for meaning or someone to blame. The mood is weary and unsettled, but the thought of caring for one another suggests a possible escape from that isolation.

“Zig-zag” suggests moving through life in an uncertain, indirect way, rather than following a clear path. The rain may represent difficult or gloomy circumstances, while “glancing up” hints at trying to see beyond them. “Pigs on the wing” is an unusual image: it may suggest something strange or threatening overhead, though the lyrics do not explain exactly what the pigs stand for.

The lines about blame can sound like a criticism of people who search for someone to accuse instead of offering care. The song may be contrasting a harsh, indifferent world with the comfort of mutual concern. Still, the image of the pigs remains open to interpretation, and the lyrics do not specify what dangers or problems the speaker has in mind.