I can see what you mean Kaf. I love this song too. It's littered with great, almost uncomfortable lines (did you Exchange the walk on part in a war, for a lead role in a cage?)
For me though its all about that guitar riff. Easily one of the most iconic guitar parts ever. I rip off that acoustic-slide bit constantly!
Our problem is that we're just two lost souls, swimming in a fish bowl, year after year...
Also Pulse tour Comfortably Numb has the best solo EVER. The only con with it is that it ends!
Peter