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.
And as the raven flies, she feels unwelcome
She's fallen out of her tree and caught on a limb with silver lining
Her wings uncertain, but she's still flying
Yeah, little Raven, I see you there
Hold your head up now
I won't try to pull your feathers out
I promise
[Chorus]
Go on, dry your eyes
You know that I've forgiven you and I'm sorry
And everything 'till now
It wasn't that bad really
Beautiful lady
Why don't you fly with me?
We'll have a chat and a cup of tea
And a long lost need to see who's really there
And you'll finally be OK with me
And I'll hear your stories
That filled your sad eyes when you had raven hair
Hold your head up high
I know that I've been ruthless
I've been ruthless
[Chorus]
Go on, dry your eyes
Hey, you finally see me
Hi
And I see you
And everything 'till now
It wasn't that bad really
Beautiful lady
[Chorus]
She's fallen out of her tree and caught on a limb with silver lining
Her wings uncertain, but she's still flying
Yeah, little Raven, I see you there
Hold your head up now
I won't try to pull your feathers out
I promise
[Chorus]
Go on, dry your eyes
You know that I've forgiven you and I'm sorry
And everything 'till now
It wasn't that bad really
Beautiful lady
Why don't you fly with me?
We'll have a chat and a cup of tea
And a long lost need to see who's really there
And you'll finally be OK with me
And I'll hear your stories
That filled your sad eyes when you had raven hair
Hold your head up high
I know that I've been ruthless
I've been ruthless
[Chorus]
Go on, dry your eyes
Hey, you finally see me
Hi
And I see you
And everything 'till now
It wasn't that bad really
Beautiful lady
[Chorus]
Lyrics submitted by Punkass1320
Raven Lyrics as written by Michael Lockwood Lisa Marie Presley
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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i figured this was for her mom. its a beautiful song.
i can relate too...