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.
Time travel...
Voyage of the chosen few...
Not yet, but maybe soon...
In the post alternative seattle fallout
Worms will fly and pigs will shout
Does a worm have a brain, well you'd better find out
Slice it in half and suck the offending part out
If you can't see the roof there must be a ceiling
If you can't find a door you must be locked in
Cover your faces ,cover your vest
Cover your ears, east and west
Where do ya wanna go?
I know where you wanna go
I don't want you to save me
(x2)
There's somethng about a nozzle I like
Mmmm maybe the way they wave at you expectantly in the summer heat
Mmmm...
Yellow lines on policemen...
Dry?
In the post alternative seattle fallout
How would ya know how would ya find out? - out
How can you see the wood for the trees?
Trying to find a species to rhyme with the birds and bees
When the world is run by things that squirt - and it is
Better watch the skies for holy dirt
Go home on the bus and have your tea
Come have a vulture meal with me
Where do ya wanna go?
I know where you wanna go
I don't want you to save me
(x2)
Everything is very strange in here
Time travel
Voyage of the chosen few
Not yet... but maybe soon
Voyage of the chosen few...
Not yet, but maybe soon...
In the post alternative seattle fallout
Worms will fly and pigs will shout
Does a worm have a brain, well you'd better find out
Slice it in half and suck the offending part out
If you can't see the roof there must be a ceiling
If you can't find a door you must be locked in
Cover your faces ,cover your vest
Cover your ears, east and west
Where do ya wanna go?
I know where you wanna go
I don't want you to save me
(x2)
There's somethng about a nozzle I like
Mmmm maybe the way they wave at you expectantly in the summer heat
Mmmm...
Yellow lines on policemen...
Dry?
In the post alternative seattle fallout
How would ya know how would ya find out? - out
How can you see the wood for the trees?
Trying to find a species to rhyme with the birds and bees
When the world is run by things that squirt - and it is
Better watch the skies for holy dirt
Go home on the bus and have your tea
Come have a vulture meal with me
Where do ya wanna go?
I know where you wanna go
I don't want you to save me
(x2)
Everything is very strange in here
Time travel
Voyage of the chosen few
Not yet... but maybe soon
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I love Bruce B-Sides. So catchy. He shows another side of his voice.
Pretty cool chorus as well.