He certainly did earn that reputation.
So you turn another year
Talkin' about crucifying
You've been saving all your fear
Wanna put it on a fire
Let it burn to the sky, fly away
like little birds flying to the sun
Boy unconscious due
New York to Carolina
You've been doing what you're doing
Would you wanna get higher
Let your heart grow and open your arms
like the rays of the sun
Nothing gonna hurt you, open your arms
Nothing gonna hurt you, be a fool
Nothing gonna hurt you
Step back, step back
What you're sayings not truth
It's a cruel world
And it will hurt you
It will tear you down
and steal everything you ever try to do
I know that voice too
Too well it's true
And that's what people do
What are you gonna do?
You gonna live in fear
you gon' stand up and sing you're true
Yeah
Open your arms, yeah it's gonna hurt you
Open your arms, be a fool
Open your arms...
Open your arms, yeah it's gonna hurt you
Open your arms, be a fool
Open your arms
Wisdom, compassion
That snake is bound to bite ya
Wisdom, compassion
That snake is bound to bite ya
Wisdom, compassion
That snake is bound to bite ya
Wisdom, compassion
That snake is bound to bite ya
Talkin' about crucifying
You've been saving all your fear
Wanna put it on a fire
Let it burn to the sky, fly away
like little birds flying to the sun
Boy unconscious due
New York to Carolina
You've been doing what you're doing
Would you wanna get higher
Let your heart grow and open your arms
like the rays of the sun
Nothing gonna hurt you, open your arms
Nothing gonna hurt you, be a fool
Nothing gonna hurt you
Step back, step back
What you're sayings not truth
It's a cruel world
And it will hurt you
It will tear you down
and steal everything you ever try to do
I know that voice too
Too well it's true
And that's what people do
What are you gonna do?
You gonna live in fear
you gon' stand up and sing you're true
Yeah
Open your arms, yeah it's gonna hurt you
Open your arms, be a fool
Open your arms...
Open your arms, yeah it's gonna hurt you
Open your arms, be a fool
Open your arms
Wisdom, compassion
That snake is bound to bite ya
Wisdom, compassion
That snake is bound to bite ya
Wisdom, compassion
That snake is bound to bite ya
Wisdom, compassion
That snake is bound to bite ya
Lyrics submitted by dubc613
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And, of course, the fact that she sees in him a fellow "idealist" and "dreamer" (terms commonly given to people with the INFP personality on the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)) portends that she'll always be left wondering if they would've been perfect together.
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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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.
33 was the age of Jesus at the time of his crucifixion. I believe that's the reference, but I don't think the song is about Christianity or the life of Jesus.
Maybe it's about someone who turned 33 and has too much fear in their lives; they are not living life to the fullest. In comparison, one could see how much Jesus accomplished in his 33 years. "Open your arms" is asking the subject to be vulnerable, whether "it's gonna hurt you" or not. It also could mean you should be open to criticism and not care if other people think you're wrong.
The "snake" is a sign of deceit in the bible (such as the snake in the Garden of Eden), so there might be an implication that deceit/sinfulness is coming unless the subject opens up.