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.
Dream, baby dream
Of the places that me and you've been
All the fires that we built, they burn so bright
Cover my eyes
I am waiting for a sign to arrive
Get well soon
Don't lose your mouth
You will soon be bones in a bag
Buried south of our house
Don't shoot the sky
I don't know where it will land
Hold the bullet tight, burn a hole in your hand
Feel your way
Try make a light shine at least once a day
Onto the carpet we'll fall
'Cos our knees are so weak
And now that I've found you
I can't sleep
Fill your eyes
With apples and sparkles and pets in disguise
Be my lover, my saviour
Punish bad behaviour
You go, say goodbye
Make sure you're alone
Whenever discussing secrets on the phone
There's an itch I can't scratch
In the middle of your back
It's a shame, that I had changed
And dream, baby dream
Of the places that me and you've been
All the fires that we built, they burn so bright
Cover my eyes
I am waiting for a sign to arrive
Of the places that me and you've been
All the fires that we built, they burn so bright
Cover my eyes
I am waiting for a sign to arrive
Get well soon
Don't lose your mouth
You will soon be bones in a bag
Buried south of our house
Don't shoot the sky
I don't know where it will land
Hold the bullet tight, burn a hole in your hand
Feel your way
Try make a light shine at least once a day
Onto the carpet we'll fall
'Cos our knees are so weak
And now that I've found you
I can't sleep
Fill your eyes
With apples and sparkles and pets in disguise
Be my lover, my saviour
Punish bad behaviour
You go, say goodbye
Make sure you're alone
Whenever discussing secrets on the phone
There's an itch I can't scratch
In the middle of your back
It's a shame, that I had changed
And dream, baby dream
Of the places that me and you've been
All the fires that we built, they burn so bright
Cover my eyes
I am waiting for a sign to arrive
Lyrics submitted by Macphisto12
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Possibly the most beautiful poetry ever written. Becky's voice is incredible.