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.
Singing songs for Lindsey Pai
Tell her how she caught my eye
Let her know how it's been so long
Since first impressions seemed so strong
I don't know what to say or do
Every feeling feels so new
It's doubtful that I've got a chance
to get this girl to come and dance
She probably thinks that I'm obessed
But I just think that she's the best
She probably thinks that I'm just lonely
But I've got good friends and she's the only...
One to make me feel this way
When she's around I lose my brain
The only thing that clouds the sun
Is that she's already got someone
What do I do now
I've got to figure her out
Cuz this means more than I...
Ever, ever thought it might
I'm setting off to see tonight
Forever and ever seem so bright
But I'm setting off to see tonight
I never, never thought it might
But I'm setting off to see tonight
Forever and ever seem so bright
So I'm setting off to see tonight
We're writing lyrics in the park
Go to her house after dark
Tap on the window, hope, and pray
That she'll like all the gifts I made
If all we ever are is friends
We'll both hope that it never ends
She can go on with the guy she's got
I promise that I'll stay in my spot
So this means more than...
I ever, ever thought it might
I'm setting off to see tonight
Forever and ever seem so bright
So I'm setting off to see tonight
I never, never thought it might
I'm setting off to see tonight
Forever and ever seem so bright
So I'm setting off to see tonight
Forever and ever
Forever and ever seem so bright
So I'm setting off to see tonight
Tell her how she caught my eye
Let her know how it's been so long
Since first impressions seemed so strong
I don't know what to say or do
Every feeling feels so new
It's doubtful that I've got a chance
to get this girl to come and dance
She probably thinks that I'm obessed
But I just think that she's the best
She probably thinks that I'm just lonely
But I've got good friends and she's the only...
One to make me feel this way
When she's around I lose my brain
The only thing that clouds the sun
Is that she's already got someone
What do I do now
I've got to figure her out
Cuz this means more than I...
Ever, ever thought it might
I'm setting off to see tonight
Forever and ever seem so bright
But I'm setting off to see tonight
I never, never thought it might
But I'm setting off to see tonight
Forever and ever seem so bright
So I'm setting off to see tonight
We're writing lyrics in the park
Go to her house after dark
Tap on the window, hope, and pray
That she'll like all the gifts I made
If all we ever are is friends
We'll both hope that it never ends
She can go on with the guy she's got
I promise that I'll stay in my spot
So this means more than...
I ever, ever thought it might
I'm setting off to see tonight
Forever and ever seem so bright
So I'm setting off to see tonight
I never, never thought it might
I'm setting off to see tonight
Forever and ever seem so bright
So I'm setting off to see tonight
Forever and ever
Forever and ever seem so bright
So I'm setting off to see tonight
Lyrics submitted by Seanie
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stalker much?
yes....what is the song that this song sounds like...?
haha The cure...ok. k...
very pixies -ish sounding. a good song though.
there's some awesome random Saved By the Bell action in the middle of this song. duude, i still can't figure out what they're saying it's like, "c'mon Screech, she's a girl" and then i don't know what they're saying after it. uhh, ok.
As a fellow Lindsay...i love this song, its so freakin' cute
"oh, come on Screech, she's just a girl!"
and then, it sounds like, "i can tell it's dangerous!"
but for sure, he says, "Zach, i'm worried! girls come and go!"
i've been trying to figure it out forever. :]
the words are from a sitcome from 1989-1992 called "saved by the bell"
its a great show! thats one of the reasons why i love the song because of i recognized the show that i used to watch evey morning befor school
"Girls can be girly."
I think this song is really cute. Maybe a bit too cute.