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.
We were drunk and carsick when we rolled into town
Pulling up to the drive-in there was no one around
When the lights unfolded from the sky we were the only ones to be found
They were soaring through the sky
We were left on the ground
Sitting in the living room the dog is catching caramel corn
I never wanted a change
Brushing teeth and combing hair, I guess they do this everywhere
I think it's time for a change, I never wanted a change
I guess it's time for a change
Pulling up to the drive-in there was no one around
When the lights unfolded from the sky we were the only ones to be found
They were soaring through the sky
We were left on the ground
Sitting in the living room the dog is catching caramel corn
I never wanted a change
Brushing teeth and combing hair, I guess they do this everywhere
I think it's time for a change, I never wanted a change
I guess it's time for a change
Lyrics submitted by prayingmantis84
Intergalactic Menopause Lyrics as written by Sarah Jackson Balliet Matthew Taylor Armstrong
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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i just saw this yesterday, live. it was so amazing, good god. i had never heard such a beautiful song and it basically moved the whole crowd of people. it was so beautiful. murder by death is wonderful.