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.
All it took was a special look
And I felt I knew you before
I didn't mean to love you
Didn't think it would work out
But I knew we would be together
And I couldn't wait for more
But what can they say
It's not against the law
I don't hold you down
Maybe that's why you're around
But if I'm the one you love
Think about me
I believe that you really want me
But it's not easy, just to give in
So let yourself go and let love begin (woo)
I don't hold you down
And maybe that's why you're around
But if I'm the one you love
Think about me
I don't hold you down
Maybe that's why you're around
But if I'm the one you love
Think about me
Baby, once in a while
Think about me
Baby, once in a while (ooh)
Think about me
Ooh, think about about me
Every, every once in a while
Think about me
And I felt I knew you before
I didn't mean to love you
Didn't think it would work out
But I knew we would be together
And I couldn't wait for more
But what can they say
It's not against the law
I don't hold you down
Maybe that's why you're around
But if I'm the one you love
Think about me
I believe that you really want me
But it's not easy, just to give in
So let yourself go and let love begin (woo)
I don't hold you down
And maybe that's why you're around
But if I'm the one you love
Think about me
I don't hold you down
Maybe that's why you're around
But if I'm the one you love
Think about me
Baby, once in a while
Think about me
Baby, once in a while (ooh)
Think about me
Ooh, think about about me
Every, every once in a while
Think about me
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Something about this song strikes me as pure pop magic. I've sung along with it for 34 years as of this year! Cheers, all.
@kurtamus totally agree. Just a good time. Nice singing and catchy