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 drops of rain they fall all over
This awkward silence makes me crazy
The glow inside burns light upon her
I'll try to kiss you if you let me
(This can't be the end)
Tidal waves they
Rip right through me
Tears from eyes worn
Cold and sad
Pick me up now
I need you so bad
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
It gets me so
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
It gets me so
Your vows of silence fall all over
The look in your eyes makes me crazy
I feel the darkness break upon her
I'll take you over if you let me
(You did this)
Tidal waves they
Rip right through me
Tears from eyes worn
Cold and sad
Pick me up now
I need you so bad
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
It gets me so
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
It gets me so
This awkward silence makes me crazy
The glow inside burns light upon her
I'll try to kiss you if you let me
(This can't be the end)
Tidal waves they
Rip right through me
Tears from eyes worn
Cold and sad
Pick me up now
I need you so bad
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
It gets me so
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
It gets me so
Your vows of silence fall all over
The look in your eyes makes me crazy
I feel the darkness break upon her
I'll take you over if you let me
(You did this)
Tidal waves they
Rip right through me
Tears from eyes worn
Cold and sad
Pick me up now
I need you so bad
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
It gets me so
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
It gets me so
Lyrics submitted by BrandNew1208
Down Lyrics as written by Tom Delonge Mark Hoppus
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powerful lyrics. like most of blinks songs. well haha not ALL some just plain random. but they have their songs that make you replay over and over. they may not me the "best" musicians and stuff, but i fancy em.