Oh, so I was reading something and John Mellencamp didn't even write the lyrics.  It was his childhood friend, George Green.  I thought it was some personal thing about John's life.  I still don't get the video, though.  I just love this version of the song.  And he rocks a mustache in this video! 

https://youtu.be/qno_ETlWJEk

First-time poster here.  I've always like John Mellencamp, but suddenly I've discovered his depth as an artist, activist and person.  I appreciate him so much more now.
I just can't stop playing this song, Your Life is Now.
What do you think the song is about?  To me, it seems to mean that one person can effect change in the world if they follow their heart instead of some old outdated notion/tradition, and thereby change many people's lives.  But then I watch the video.  Does the video have anything to do with the song?  I don't get it.