I have some questions for the spiritually intuitive about some song lyrics by Kansas. Read them first please?

My best guess is the song is about a persona there are no clues to suggest a specific identity. They are few and far between but there have definitely been people like this in the past. There are some a live today, I hope and if we keep our hearts and minds open enough we might get a chance to be in their presence. What he knew, it is said in the song he had visions of the master plan, a little closer to God than your average Joe. The knowledge is available to all of us its just a matter of discovery, I think it is also important to note that there are probably more Charlton's than people with true knowing. If he couldn't tell you what it is he knows maybe it something that has to be experienced or maybe you aren't ready to hear the word. Great lyrics though, thanks.