"All Along the Watchtower" by Giant Sand is a cover of the original song by Bob Dylan. In this song, the lyrics describe a sense of confusion and unrest in society. The first verse portrays a conversation between a joker and a thief, who feel trapped and seek a way out of their current situation. The repeated line, "There must be some kind of way out of here," represents their desire for change and an escape from the status quo.

The second verse mentions businessmen and ploughmen, representing different societal classes. Despite their differences, they all contribute to the speaker's oppression in some way. The line "No reason to get excited" speaks to the speaker's apathy and lack of hope in their situation.

The third verse shows that the speaker is not alone in their feelings of hopelessness. The thief acknowledges that many people feel that life is a joke. The fourth verse, however, shows that the speaker and the thief have been through difficult times before and have come out the other side. They call for honesty among themselves and others in order to overcome their current situation.

The chorus, "All along the watchtower, princess kept the view, while all the women came and went, barefoot servants too," is a metaphorical image of a watchtower, where a princess is keeping a lookout over the land. The image of barefoot servants suggests that there are those in society who are oppressed and have less power and control.

The final verse mentions a wildcat growling in the distance and two riders approaching. This suggests a sense of danger and uncertainty, with the impending arrival of these riders. The wind howling could be interpreted as a sign of impending change or turmoil.

Overall, "All Along the Watchtower" speaks to the feelings of unrest and confusion in society, as well as the desire for change and escape from oppressive systems. The speaker and the thief represent those who are willing to challenge the status quo and fight for a better future.