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.
Days are long but the minds are strong
In the factory
Heads are down and all the people frown
In the factory
I'm so down I put my head around
Every noose I see
Days are long but the minds are strong
In the factory
Aaaaahhh hey hey
Aaaaahhh hey hey
Eyes are mean but the walls are clean
In the factory
Patience now they're gonna string you out
In the factory
I'm so tired I never go outside
Every night I sleep
Days are long but the minds are strong
In the factory
Aaaaahhh hey hey
Aaaaahhh hey hey
In the factory
In the factory
Every night I sleep
In the factory
Aaaaahhh hey hey
Aaaaahhh hey hey
In the factory
Heads are down and all the people frown
In the factory
I'm so down I put my head around
Every noose I see
Days are long but the minds are strong
In the factory
Aaaaahhh hey hey
Aaaaahhh hey hey
Eyes are mean but the walls are clean
In the factory
Patience now they're gonna string you out
In the factory
I'm so tired I never go outside
Every night I sleep
Days are long but the minds are strong
In the factory
Aaaaahhh hey hey
Aaaaahhh hey hey
In the factory
In the factory
Every night I sleep
In the factory
Aaaaahhh hey hey
Aaaaahhh hey hey
Lyrics submitted by kid galahad
Factory Lyrics as written by Nicholls
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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this is a great song, its got a beachy sound.
this is a great song, its got a beachy sound.
yeah, this song is sweet, kinda catchy sounding. Im likin it.
cOoL sOng! 8 )
sounds like the specials its cool
This song is great. its a little more out there, kind of a stretch. i think it might be an indication of the vines range of abilitys. I guess the meaning is just a song about soul-sucking drone work. I think its interesting that the music would have such an island-y vibe. almost like a vaction. the irony between upbeat, fun music, and such down-trodden lyrics is amazing.
i like this song a lot... and pet is right. it is rather ironic that the tune is so beachy when the lyrics are the opposite. it almost sounds like something the beatles would have done... in a way...
OK, this song is referring to when Craig Nicholls, the lead singer, was working at McDonald's. The lyrics explain it all. I know it's already been mentioned, but it is so ironic how the music is like really happy and upbeat sounding but the lyrics are totally opposite.
funky song, one of my favorite vines songs
This song is a complete rip off of an old song which I don't remember the name. The only thing not stolen is the lyrics.