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.
With eyes closed tightly
I march so blindly
Pretending every thing's fine
'Cause you're there to keep me in line
I don't want your guidance
I'll break my silence
So sick of asking and being denied, and now I realize
[Chorus:]
We're holding the key to unlock our destiny
We were born to lead
We're finally free, no longer following
We were born to lead
We were born to lead
You can't ignore me
You can't think for me
Your world will come crashing down to the ground
'Cause I figured you out
[Chorus]
I use to think I'm all alone
But now I see our numbers grow
I'm not afraid to break away
Think on my own
With eyes wide open
My new life begins
Without you there to tell me when, where, and how
And you can't stop me now!
[Chorus]
I march so blindly
Pretending every thing's fine
'Cause you're there to keep me in line
I don't want your guidance
I'll break my silence
So sick of asking and being denied, and now I realize
[Chorus:]
We're holding the key to unlock our destiny
We were born to lead
We're finally free, no longer following
We were born to lead
We were born to lead
You can't ignore me
You can't think for me
Your world will come crashing down to the ground
'Cause I figured you out
[Chorus]
I use to think I'm all alone
But now I see our numbers grow
I'm not afraid to break away
Think on my own
With eyes wide open
My new life begins
Without you there to tell me when, where, and how
And you can't stop me now!
[Chorus]
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Born to Lead Lyrics as written by Chris Light Hesse Chris Hesse
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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It means you don't have to shop @ The Gap and drink perfectly packages espresso to be an individual. Being free is being insubordinate.