I have always interpreted this song as being about Stevie's life in the music industry, and her health as well. I think "castles" and "castle walls" in this song refer to her image as a rock and roll star, along with her health. The line "In the shadow if the castle walls..." might refer to Stevie hiding behind her image, and being a different person than the big famous rocker that the world knows: there is more to her than that; a side of her people don't know, or don't takethe time to know.
TOSOTM was Stevie's first album after her Betty Ford recovery. So the line "It was a strain on her, watching her castle fall down" could refer to the possibility of Stevie's life (health) falling apart, once she realized she did have a serious addiction. She was scared, and didn't know if her "castle" could remain standing.
Now, another point all together, the line: "And our separation way on down the line, no they just can't wait can they?" I think this could refer to the public's constant thrive for gossip. There are rumors circulating that Fleetwood Mac might break up ("our separation"), but Stevie doesn't think they will ("way on down the line"). However, the public is always looking for something to talk about ("no they just can't wait, can they?").
This could also have some reference to the line "he watched...seemingly waiting for the time when her castle walls would all fall down". It sounds like both of these lines imply that someone was waiting for Stevie to fail (possibly because of her drug use/recovery?). Whether it be 1 person, or a group of people, I'm not sure.
I know this isn't that much, but this is my FIRST lyric interp here! This is so much fun, and I am looking forward to doing more!
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***Back and forth, lies unfurl...in the eyes, in the eyes, in the eyes of the world***
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