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.
If you want to bleed, then come along with me, we're only half breeds but we'll be home free.
So mark your territory, 'cause it's on.
(Put / punch) your banjo, we're gonna mow 'em down, we've got a feelin', it's even breathin'.
We know how cheap our freedom is.
But I'm a pissed washer, walkin' down the street like a speed ball.
Purrin', like a cat out on the prowl.
Well I'm taking them on, 'cause it's on.
And every power abused, and every item consumed. Now it's on, 'cause it's on.
The laws of history never (?) 'cause they're clear. 'Cause it's on, yeah it's on.
It's on.
We are the police and now we're gonna start a riot.
It's on.
Now you'll see just how we're gonna start a riot.
We are the police and now we're gonna start a riot.
Don't know where to begin, it's all over again, and it's on, it's on.
And if you think your (free / afraid) then you'd better believe, that it's on, and it's on.
And we'll drink anything. If it burns and it's strong. 'Cause it's on, and it's on.
And the crop of the cream, ain't gonna fuck with me, 'cause it's on, and it's on.
And we ain't gonna propagate for you, 'cause it's on, and it's on.
Ain't gonna (?) taken care of, 'cause it's on, and it's on.
It's on.
We are the police and now we're gonna start a riot.
Certainty and now we're gonna start a riot.
We are the police and now we're gonna start a riot.
Certainty and now we're gonna start a riot.
So mark your territory, 'cause it's on.
(Put / punch) your banjo, we're gonna mow 'em down, we've got a feelin', it's even breathin'.
We know how cheap our freedom is.
But I'm a pissed washer, walkin' down the street like a speed ball.
Purrin', like a cat out on the prowl.
Well I'm taking them on, 'cause it's on.
And every power abused, and every item consumed. Now it's on, 'cause it's on.
The laws of history never (?) 'cause they're clear. 'Cause it's on, yeah it's on.
It's on.
We are the police and now we're gonna start a riot.
It's on.
Now you'll see just how we're gonna start a riot.
We are the police and now we're gonna start a riot.
Don't know where to begin, it's all over again, and it's on, it's on.
And if you think your (free / afraid) then you'd better believe, that it's on, and it's on.
And we'll drink anything. If it burns and it's strong. 'Cause it's on, and it's on.
And the crop of the cream, ain't gonna fuck with me, 'cause it's on, and it's on.
And we ain't gonna propagate for you, 'cause it's on, and it's on.
Ain't gonna (?) taken care of, 'cause it's on, and it's on.
It's on.
We are the police and now we're gonna start a riot.
Certainty and now we're gonna start a riot.
We are the police and now we're gonna start a riot.
Certainty and now we're gonna start a riot.
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
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who cares what it means its so goddamn cool... just corrupt police... this is pattons ego in a song haha
I think joed86 has the lyrics pretty much right on.
The title basically is saying that as long as monetary system is in place, you can't fight the power and win...you can only trade places with those in power. The song is, on the one hand, a satirical presentation/analysis of an Alex Jones Info Warrior (for lack of a non-sickening term). The words are mostly spoken by someone who is pissed off that the New World Order is here. But their only answer is to basically join some group, protest/terrorize/whatever, and trade places with those in power (e.g. "we are the police, and now we're gonna start a riot").
On the other hand, the lyrics are also indicative of a voice coming from a higher state of consciousness. The voice relates to the Info Warrior's feelings of disgust with the NWO, and how anger can be strengthening and constructive in a way. But it also recognizes that the monetary system is the overriding issue, and no amount of protest or anger will stop it. The only way is to stop spending/making too much money. Perhaps little by little, we can do that over time so that we don't keep propagating for the debt peddlers? I don't know, but I thought it was interesting to think about..
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The Lyrics above are pissing me off because they are way off. Here are the REAL lyrics.....
If you wanna bleed, then come along with me, we're only half breeds but we'll be home free So mark your territory, 'cause it's on. Put your badge on, we're gonna mow 'em down, we've got a feelin', it's even breathin' We know how cheap our freedom is Put on my best white shirt, walkin' down the street like a speed ball Purrin', like a cat out on early parole Well I'm taking them on, 'cause it's on And every power abused, and every item consumed. Now it's on, 'cause it's on The laws of history never led me on 'cause they're clear. 'Cause it's on, and it's on (It's on) We are the police and now we're gonna start a riot (It's on) Now you'll see just how we're gonna start a riot We are the police and now we're gonna start a riot Don't know where to begin, it's all over again, and it's on, it's on And if you think your free then you'd better believe, that it's on, and it's on And we'll drink anything If it burns and it's strong 'Cause it's on, and it's on And the crop of the cream, ain't gonna fuck with me, 'cause it's on, and it's on And we ain't gonna propagate for you, 'cause it's on, and it's on We're gonna quit making money 'til it's taken care of, 'cause it's on, and it's on It's on We are the police and now we're gonna start a riot Saw it on TV and now we're gonna start a riot We are the police and now we're gonna start a riot Saw it on TV and now we're gonna start a riot
wow joed86 I've been looking for something that close for alot of time. thanks alot, did a very good job there
This song is about the police and how you can't fight the power. Tomahawk themselves used to dress up as police officers.