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.
The future is clear
Let's get into gear
I'm willing to ask
Do you wanna go my way?
You're out on your own
You're never alone
There's people around
But do you wanna go my way?
They threw me out of town, said I'm a hooligan
They never want to see my ugly face again
I'm looking for a ride, I need to get someplace
I'm feeling disillusioned with the human race
Heat on the skyline, have you got the time?
I'll sit here by the road for yet another day
But whatever road you're taking, I will go that way
there's trouble in town
They wanna see you go down
Let's make our escape
Do you wanna go my way?
I'll give you what's mine
I'll throw you a line
Just make up your mind
Do you wanna go my way?
What do you want me to say?
Just give me a little trust
And answer me
Do you wanna go my way?
I don't know where I am but it's a long way from home
I haven't got a penny for the telephone
I don't know who my friend are, who my friends will be
But I'm feeling like it's happening for you and me
You're my driver, I'm your passenger
The night is looking friendlier than any day
We're racing into it and I will go that way
The future is bright
We'll drive by night
If anyone asks
We're busy making our own way
We'll sleep in the shade
And watch what we've made
They'll never catch on
So do you wanna go my way?
What do you want me to say?
Just give me a little trust
Let's get into gear
I'm willing to ask
Do you wanna go my way?
You're out on your own
You're never alone
There's people around
But do you wanna go my way?
They threw me out of town, said I'm a hooligan
They never want to see my ugly face again
I'm looking for a ride, I need to get someplace
I'm feeling disillusioned with the human race
Heat on the skyline, have you got the time?
I'll sit here by the road for yet another day
But whatever road you're taking, I will go that way
there's trouble in town
They wanna see you go down
Let's make our escape
Do you wanna go my way?
I'll give you what's mine
I'll throw you a line
Just make up your mind
Do you wanna go my way?
What do you want me to say?
Just give me a little trust
And answer me
Do you wanna go my way?
I don't know where I am but it's a long way from home
I haven't got a penny for the telephone
I don't know who my friend are, who my friends will be
But I'm feeling like it's happening for you and me
You're my driver, I'm your passenger
The night is looking friendlier than any day
We're racing into it and I will go that way
The future is bright
We'll drive by night
If anyone asks
We're busy making our own way
We'll sleep in the shade
And watch what we've made
They'll never catch on
So do you wanna go my way?
What do you want me to say?
Just give me a little trust
Lyrics submitted by LittleDeshu
Detour Lyrics as written by Steven James Clark Amanda Mackinnon
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING
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i heard this song on bring it on and i fell in love with it.
what the hell, this was on the soundtrack to Bring It On?! I saw that in the theater and I don't even remember that! haha...maybe I blocked it out of my mind...heh.
anyway, i love this song...brings back memories of going out to the factory outlets near where i lived at the time and running into an ex boyfriend who worked that. also always reminds me of rainy days... don't know why.
basically about a person feeling lost and considering taking the hand someone is offering them, and taking the new road wherever it leads, good or bad, because his current life has gone to hell.
i love how it's got that whole spy theme song vibe throughout also, gives it an air of mystery.
this song was in "bring it on?!" what the fuck!?
ha the spirit stick scene! love this song. i still don't really get it. i just love the line do you wanna go my way.
Yes, the spirit stick scene on Bring it on is where I found this song <3 To me this song could have a couple of meanings when I first heard it, it really reminded me of being younger and not really knowing where my place was/ putting too much into other people and letting them lead your journey. Although to me on another listen it seems more like a love song with kind of a sultry vibe to it ( a lust song perhaps? lol) Then there the obvious one when I think about it again it is a hitchhiker getting out of town. Either way you see it I really do enjoy this tune.