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.
Misunderstandings and promises not kept.
But try to hold on to these thoughts, try to grow more than just old.
Trying all by myself.
So far to reach, but there's so little to grab hold of.
There is time.
There is hope.
Your life is yours, my life is mine.
This world is ours.
Trying to hold on for something more.
At least we're not alone.
But try to hold on to these thoughts, try to grow more than just old.
Trying all by myself.
So far to reach, but there's so little to grab hold of.
There is time.
There is hope.
Your life is yours, my life is mine.
This world is ours.
Trying to hold on for something more.
At least we're not alone.
Lyrics submitted by kquedequalsvolvo
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We are all growing older. And with each new day, new experiences, new people, new challenges. The question is: can we hold on to these punk rock and d.i.y. ideals? They mean more to me than almost anything, and I have never felt so sure about something in my whole life. But each day is a challenge to see if I can maintain them. One that I hope to beat.