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.
I heard it from a friend
The Revolution never happened
Sigh
A little die
No more a child
Goodbye
Now where's the woolen sweater
You mentioned in the letter?
Imply
The other guy
And scandalize the lion
A clean shave in the morning
And a full beard with no warning
Time has gotten by on alibis and wine
Success is so forbidding
But it makes me think I'm winning
Quiet
Dim the lights
Adopt another lifestyle
Come on come on come on
Come on come on come on
Come on come on come on
Come on come on come on
Come on come on come on
Come on come on come on
Come on come on come on
Over and over again
You look like David Bowie
But you've nothing new to show me
Start another fire
and watch it slowly die
The Revolution never happened
Sigh
A little die
No more a child
Goodbye
Now where's the woolen sweater
You mentioned in the letter?
Imply
The other guy
And scandalize the lion
A clean shave in the morning
And a full beard with no warning
Time has gotten by on alibis and wine
Success is so forbidding
But it makes me think I'm winning
Quiet
Dim the lights
Adopt another lifestyle
Come on come on come on
Come on come on come on
Come on come on come on
Come on come on come on
Come on come on come on
Come on come on come on
Come on come on come on
Over and over again
You look like David Bowie
But you've nothing new to show me
Start another fire
and watch it slowly die
Lyrics submitted by PuNkJaSo, edited by smallwonderrobot
Over and Over Again (Lost and Found) Lyrics as written by Lee Sargent Alec Ounsworth
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Yes, there are pictures circulating of Bowie at the show and David Byrne too... from talking heads. From what i understand it happened while they were writing this album and it had not been released yet... I see where you are going with your question and it would be interesting to know if Bowie showed up because of this song or if the song showed up because of david bowie attendance. Either way Bowie, Byrne and CYHSY are all masters of the trade.