So this has been.my favorite song of OTEP's since it came out in 2004, and I always thought it was a song about a child's narrative of suffering in an abusive Christian home. But now that I am revisiting the lyrics, I am seeing something totally new.
This song could be gospel of John but from the perspective of Jesus.
Jesus was NOT having a good time up to and during the crucifixion. Everyone in the known world at the time looked to him with fear, admiration or disgust and he was constantly being asked questions. He spoke in "verses, prophesies and curses". He had made an enemy of the state, and believed the world was increasingly wicked and fallen from grace, or that he was in the "mouth of madness".
The spine of atlas is the structure that allows the titan to hold the world up. Jesus challenged the state and in doing so became a celebrated resistance figure. It also made him public enemy #1.
All of this happened simply because he was doing his thing, not because of any agenda he had or strategy.
And then he gets scourged (storm of thorns)
There are some plot holes here but I think it's an interesting interpretation.
When I see you I just don't know what to say
I like to be with you every hour of the day
So if you want me
Just like I need you
You know what to do
I watched you walking by and you looked alone
I hope that you won't mind if I walk you back home
And if you want me
Just like I need you
You know what to do
Just call on me when you're lonely
I'll keep my love for you only
I'll call on you if I'm lonely too
Understand I'll stay with you every day
Make you love me more in every way
So if you want me
Just like I want you
You know what to do
Just call on me when you're lonely
I'll keep my love for you only
I'll call on you if I'm lonely too
Understand I'll stay with you every day
Make you love me more in every way
So if you want me
Just like I need you
You know what to do
I like to be with you every hour of the day
So if you want me
Just like I need you
You know what to do
I watched you walking by and you looked alone
I hope that you won't mind if I walk you back home
And if you want me
Just like I need you
You know what to do
Just call on me when you're lonely
I'll keep my love for you only
I'll call on you if I'm lonely too
Understand I'll stay with you every day
Make you love me more in every way
So if you want me
Just like I want you
You know what to do
Just call on me when you're lonely
I'll keep my love for you only
I'll call on you if I'm lonely too
Understand I'll stay with you every day
Make you love me more in every way
So if you want me
Just like I need you
You know what to do
Lyrics submitted by reeebeckah, edited by Mellow_Harsher
You Know What To Do Lyrics as written by George Harrison
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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This song was one of the first that was written and recorded by george harrison with the beatles. it was recorded in1964. Its a really great song but it makes me miss george whenever i listen to it.=(