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.
Could you give me just some kind of sign, to let me know that I'm not wasting my time.
I just need a reason to believe, I've lost all visibility, 'cause I can't see just what you mean, by what you're telling me.
Should I stay or go, do you even know.
It's all a riddle to me:
Show me a sign and give me reason to believe.
Don't waste my time, just give me some kind of sign.
Show me a sign and give me reason to believe.
Before this all just fades away.
Would you tell me 'cause I can't read your mind.
I'm so lost but it's not that hard to find.
I know exactly what you need, it's become quite evident, just what you meant.
I need to vent, well here's my two cents.
Don't leave me hanging on if you know its wrong.
It's all a riddle to me:
Show me a sign and give me reason to believe.
Don't waste my time, just give me some kind of sign.
Show me a sign and give me reason to believe.
Before this all just fades away.
Give me just some kind of sign. (4x's)
'Cause I know that everything is changing.
And I feel like you always leave me hanging.
Don't leave me hanging on. (2x's)
Don't leave me hanging on if you know its wrong.
If you know its wrong.
If you know its.....
Show me a sign and give me reason to believe.
Don't waste my time, just give me some kind of sign.
Show me a sign and give me reason to believe.
Before this all just fades away.
Give me just some kind of sign (2x's, then fades to background 2x's)
Before this all just fades away.
I just need a reason to believe, I've lost all visibility, 'cause I can't see just what you mean, by what you're telling me.
Should I stay or go, do you even know.
It's all a riddle to me:
Show me a sign and give me reason to believe.
Don't waste my time, just give me some kind of sign.
Show me a sign and give me reason to believe.
Before this all just fades away.
Would you tell me 'cause I can't read your mind.
I'm so lost but it's not that hard to find.
I know exactly what you need, it's become quite evident, just what you meant.
I need to vent, well here's my two cents.
Don't leave me hanging on if you know its wrong.
It's all a riddle to me:
Show me a sign and give me reason to believe.
Don't waste my time, just give me some kind of sign.
Show me a sign and give me reason to believe.
Before this all just fades away.
Give me just some kind of sign. (4x's)
'Cause I know that everything is changing.
And I feel like you always leave me hanging.
Don't leave me hanging on. (2x's)
Don't leave me hanging on if you know its wrong.
If you know its wrong.
If you know its.....
Show me a sign and give me reason to believe.
Don't waste my time, just give me some kind of sign.
Show me a sign and give me reason to believe.
Before this all just fades away.
Give me just some kind of sign (2x's, then fades to background 2x's)
Before this all just fades away.
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If you couldn't figure it out, the song is about someone getting mixed/unclear signals to a person that they are "maybe" in a "relationship" with, whether it be goin' out or just being friends. the signals are all unclear and all he wants is a sign to know if all the effort he's puttin in is going to amount to anything or if he's just trying to warm up a stone cold heart.
ITs a great song. Has a personal meaning to me... I got dragged along...even though she knew it was wrong...Wish i would have heard this song 2 months ago.