Being "about" and "promoting" are two different things. The poster said "it's about". Flowers is a Morman not a Christian there's a difference there, but that's neither here nor there. You are right it's about overcoming and being "Mr brightside". Michigans football team Has been using this song for a long time now and it didn't make sense then either. But just because it doesn't make sense doesn't mean it can't pump you up musically. I'm a metalhead and I love the song. It's probably one of the most catchy songs written (promoted) in the last couple decades. I'm not knocking the song, or you. Please don't take any analyzing this topic as anything personal. Go bills.