The Seattle show's second set had an immediately apparent social narrative to me and my wife. We may be grasping at straws, but in the moment, it was all we could think about.

Down with Disease represents any ill in our society that makes us sick. For me, this can all be boiled down to corporate capitalism. If natural resources were managed like a mission to the Moon, we would eliminate much of our damage to the planet.
Golden Age: Our science and technology can be a big help, but the new rising human consciousness has the potential to be even more powerful.
Fuego: We can't escape our machines, especially the car. Systematic fear runs rampant (war on terror = resource grab) and sometimes, it just ain't worth trying to swim against the status quo tide of our wasteful progress.
Light: Humans know how to live a different way. The truth is out there waiting to be given a chance to take the driver's seat.
Cities: You can't live with or without them where we toil for 46 years as wage slaves while others inevitably let us down.
Sand: Humans are a parasite to ourselves and the planet. We continue to disregard all warnings from nature while trying to put band-aids on things to make it look like we're doing something about it. Non-binding resolutions, no admission of guilt, SEC indictments, drone attacks and so on.
Backwards: If we're ever going to figure out how to exist on this planet sustainable, mutual respect and acceptance are essential. No matter what, it all comes back to being deeply connected to others in a genuine way.
Bold As Love: At the end of the day, we need to be able to hold humanity accountable while displaying love and compassion for all living creatures, that's how it's done. It all ends with love.

Phish does so many things well. Crafting a set list that tells a complete story, or life cycle, is an artistic act of the highest order. Even though I may not listen to the show as much as some of the others this year, Seattle proved Trey's claim on 7-4-10 that Phish's music tells the true story of America.