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.
a million here, a million there
yeah you got a mil but ferreal dog, nobody cares
if you don't share, don't donate to charity
children who can barely eat, no shoes on their feet
we don't see, we don't read, we don't really need to
self-centered humans be the root of all evil
in this industry, we just feed our egos
got a seven series and a brand new peacoat
with that "oh, oh, look at me yo.
heard that asho milli, he ain't talking about me though"
yes i am, yo, you call yourself a man
but it ain't about the money, it's about what you stand for
this is for my people who can't afford pampers
wake up in the morning, got my clothes out the hamper
money ain't the answer, still ain't cured cancer
i ain't got a mill, but i'm a pretty good dancer
my advance lasted me about a week
after taxes, my bills and a big sack of weed
i am back to where i began, chilling watching cnn
thinking damn, we are damned, not again
how is george bush not in jail for treason
but clinton gets impeached for busting semen
a million dead, a million scarred
a million bars so you realize you took it to far
with your cars and your guns, ha, hardy har har
till i'm dead and i'm gone, i'mma party too hard
life's short, have a ball, matter fact have two
yo, the government don't care, here's a big fuck you
cause gas is four bucks but they still drive trucks
dumb and dumber in your hummer, yo i bet that sucks
spend a milli at the pump, in the city you don't need that
buy a fucking bike maybe you wouldn't be fat
ha, yo homie where the weed at
yeah i need to relax, mother fucker i'm chill
it's just these stupid mother fuckers never get it, it's pathetic
yo, they get to the pros and don't do shit like they reddick
when i get that chedick i'mma take it straight to the medics
cause these sick kids need it more than i need a necklace
y'all need to respect this
i'm asher paul roth, yo i'm always on the guestlist
yeah i got a checklist, stay getting checked bitch
keep your mouth closed don't let yourself get checked bitch
rap's wayne gretzky, yes I'm the best and
only 22 more like alex ovechkin
i suggest y'all invest in some self-esteem,
intervene with charlston heston's
plan to arm every man with a handgun
who kills people: the gun or the man? um,
i'm the best sword fighter in the land, come test me
i'll be drinking wine while practicing my fencing
and drive a jet-ski, straight multi-tasking
how are you so good? i don't know, don't ask me
a million here, a million there
yeah you got a mil but ferreal dog, nobody cares
if you don't share, you don't donate to charity
children who can barely eat, no shoes on their feet
we don't see, we don't read, we don't really need to
self-centered humans be the root of all evil
motherfucker I'm ill
yeah you got a mil but ferreal dog, nobody cares
if you don't share, don't donate to charity
children who can barely eat, no shoes on their feet
we don't see, we don't read, we don't really need to
self-centered humans be the root of all evil
in this industry, we just feed our egos
got a seven series and a brand new peacoat
with that "oh, oh, look at me yo.
heard that asho milli, he ain't talking about me though"
yes i am, yo, you call yourself a man
but it ain't about the money, it's about what you stand for
this is for my people who can't afford pampers
wake up in the morning, got my clothes out the hamper
money ain't the answer, still ain't cured cancer
i ain't got a mill, but i'm a pretty good dancer
my advance lasted me about a week
after taxes, my bills and a big sack of weed
i am back to where i began, chilling watching cnn
thinking damn, we are damned, not again
how is george bush not in jail for treason
but clinton gets impeached for busting semen
a million dead, a million scarred
a million bars so you realize you took it to far
with your cars and your guns, ha, hardy har har
till i'm dead and i'm gone, i'mma party too hard
life's short, have a ball, matter fact have two
yo, the government don't care, here's a big fuck you
cause gas is four bucks but they still drive trucks
dumb and dumber in your hummer, yo i bet that sucks
spend a milli at the pump, in the city you don't need that
buy a fucking bike maybe you wouldn't be fat
ha, yo homie where the weed at
yeah i need to relax, mother fucker i'm chill
it's just these stupid mother fuckers never get it, it's pathetic
yo, they get to the pros and don't do shit like they reddick
when i get that chedick i'mma take it straight to the medics
cause these sick kids need it more than i need a necklace
y'all need to respect this
i'm asher paul roth, yo i'm always on the guestlist
yeah i got a checklist, stay getting checked bitch
keep your mouth closed don't let yourself get checked bitch
rap's wayne gretzky, yes I'm the best and
only 22 more like alex ovechkin
i suggest y'all invest in some self-esteem,
intervene with charlston heston's
plan to arm every man with a handgun
who kills people: the gun or the man? um,
i'm the best sword fighter in the land, come test me
i'll be drinking wine while practicing my fencing
and drive a jet-ski, straight multi-tasking
how are you so good? i don't know, don't ask me
a million here, a million there
yeah you got a mil but ferreal dog, nobody cares
if you don't share, you don't donate to charity
children who can barely eat, no shoes on their feet
we don't see, we don't read, we don't really need to
self-centered humans be the root of all evil
motherfucker I'm ill
Lyrics submitted by likegiants
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
this song is dope, my fave by him so far, he's talented. everyone is hating.