It has the meaning of worshiping, revering, idolizing or deep respect. In relation to Catholicism, it refers to the veneration of saints. See the Related Link below.
I perceived it as either: A kid with astonishing musical talents is constantly tormented and is becoming severly depressed. New Radicals is trying to tell the kid to keep his head high, keep going,...
Dynamics and expressive techniques: Volume and special techniques used on the instrument such as bends or slides on a guitar. Texture: the 'thickness' of the music. can be monophonic, homophonic,...