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.
If I could find the time to speak
I'd try to find a thousands way to prove you wrong
Falling on my face
I'm chasing all the lines of your skin
And all your perowet mistakes
So dance until your broken
Ignore the fight inside that scares you
[Chorus]
Look before you end it all
Look before you shut your eyes
For the last time
Theres no more room to go back down
Your picture trends in black and white
I will show you what it's like
Let them say all that they want
I'll wipe away your painted wings
Until your heros come
If you doubt it'll look so
Then the venom in your eyes will control you
Well I hate pouring my heart out
When it's fading fast
And streaming down your leg
[Chorus]
She whispers in his ear
Don't hurt me, don't forget me
Dont hurt me, I'm still not properly together
[Chorus]
Your picture trends in black and white
I will show you what it's like
(2x)
I am right here and im waiting
I can see you but you cant see me (16x)
I'd try to find a thousands way to prove you wrong
Falling on my face
I'm chasing all the lines of your skin
And all your perowet mistakes
So dance until your broken
Ignore the fight inside that scares you
[Chorus]
Look before you end it all
Look before you shut your eyes
For the last time
Theres no more room to go back down
Your picture trends in black and white
I will show you what it's like
Let them say all that they want
I'll wipe away your painted wings
Until your heros come
If you doubt it'll look so
Then the venom in your eyes will control you
Well I hate pouring my heart out
When it's fading fast
And streaming down your leg
[Chorus]
She whispers in his ear
Don't hurt me, don't forget me
Dont hurt me, I'm still not properly together
[Chorus]
Your picture trends in black and white
I will show you what it's like
(2x)
I am right here and im waiting
I can see you but you cant see me (16x)
Lyrics submitted by Heartahimfan666
Painted Lyrics as written by Kevin James Clarkson Joseph Daniel Lauzon
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Such a beautiful song: about stopping a girl from being sad/depressed/suicidal. Probably the best song of The Pursuit album.