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.
Baby, take it off
Checkered thighs on a pretty pawn
This vicious velvet ain't enough
So baby, make a move
My neon eyes are set on you
The devil's language taste of lust
Tell me what can I say to make your body come this way
We're only two in a crowded room were others fade away
It's only a crime if I get caught (only if I, If I get caught)
It's only a line if it gets bought
I woke up 12:05, I left that room with no goodbye
And now I'm on my way back home
It's not that your lipstick failed
But girl I was just born to bail
I do it better on my own
Tell me what can I say to make your body come this way
We're only two in a crowded room were others fade away
It's only a crime if I get caught (only if I, If I get caught)
It's only a line if it gets bought
It's the same game I play 'till the give becomes the take
It's the same game I play 'till the bend, The bend becomes the break
Baby, take it off
Checkered thighs on a pretty pawn
This vicious velvet ain't enough
So baby, make a move
My neon eyes are set on you
The devil's language taste of lust
It's only a line if it gets bought
It's the same game I play 'till the give becomes the take (what can I say, what can I say)
It's the same game I play 'till the give becomes the take (Why can't you come this way)
It's the same game I play 'till the give becomes the take (what can I say, what can I say)
It's the same game I play 'till the bend, The bend becomes the break
Checkered thighs on a pretty pawn
This vicious velvet ain't enough
So baby, make a move
My neon eyes are set on you
The devil's language taste of lust
Tell me what can I say to make your body come this way
We're only two in a crowded room were others fade away
It's only a crime if I get caught (only if I, If I get caught)
It's only a line if it gets bought
I woke up 12:05, I left that room with no goodbye
And now I'm on my way back home
It's not that your lipstick failed
But girl I was just born to bail
I do it better on my own
Tell me what can I say to make your body come this way
We're only two in a crowded room were others fade away
It's only a crime if I get caught (only if I, If I get caught)
It's only a line if it gets bought
It's the same game I play 'till the give becomes the take
It's the same game I play 'till the bend, The bend becomes the break
Baby, take it off
Checkered thighs on a pretty pawn
This vicious velvet ain't enough
So baby, make a move
My neon eyes are set on you
The devil's language taste of lust
It's only a line if it gets bought
It's the same game I play 'till the give becomes the take (what can I say, what can I say)
It's the same game I play 'till the give becomes the take (Why can't you come this way)
It's the same game I play 'till the give becomes the take (what can I say, what can I say)
It's the same game I play 'till the bend, The bend becomes the break
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
High Hopes in Velvet Ropes Lyrics as written by Alexander Deleon Alex Johnson
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
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i finally get what this song is about. after like listening to it a million times. its about like getting what you want no matter what. or at least thats what i think. getting what you want, whatever it be, whether it be like things like money, or a relationship/girl or guy to be with. i love how the 'its the same game' chorus isn't till half way through the song, its like the first half builds ancticipation :D.