Music of this calibur is suppose to be interpreted in your own view. What Manyard may/may not have meant are irrelevant. What you interpret it as, is all the meaning to this song that you need.
Now 10, 000 days was dedicated to his mother, so no doubt, 99% of the songs, are in tribute. But never the less, it's out there for you to grab ahold of and push through a time and trial of your life. By his reflection, better yet. Your reflection.