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.
She comes like a wave
Washing over my face lead me to the sun
She breaks down the day, until all possible lies are possible
You don't have to breathe
I will breathe in for your love
Conversations make you tired
Are you that lonely child?
Graduation makes you high
Are you that lonely child?
Washing over my face lead me to the sun
She breaks down the day, until all possible lies are possible
You don't have to breathe
I will breathe in for your love
Conversations make you tired
Are you that lonely child?
Graduation makes you high
Are you that lonely child?
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A Little Piece Lyrics as written by Henry Onorati Harry Simeone
Lyrics © INTERNATIONAL KORWIN CORP
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Yeah, I think it's someone saying they will stand by and help someone else through a tough time. It could be a friend, family member, girl/boyfriend, maybe even God talking. But I think they're basically saying, "even though you're going through a terrible time I'll do anything to help you through it, even breathe for you. Just so long as you love me in return."
Also, hate to be picky but following the "I will breathe in for your love" there's another line that goes "So get a little piece." hence the name of the song. Sorry.