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.
This city, so pretty
Under the moonlit skies, we'll be hanging like a cigarette
So stunning, start running
Tonight's like a knife, would you cut me with your kiss?
I bleed, red lips, you're unbelievable
Can't miss this chance to take you out, here's my invitation
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Take the streets all night
Cause we sleep all day
When the world comes crashing down
Who's ready to party?
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Coast to coast
I'll take you down in flames
Let the good times roll
We can let go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
Whoa, whoa, whoa, oh
Whoa, whoa, whoa, oh
This city, was your city
Heels on the sidewalk begging for a back beat
Don't worry, I fight dirty
Tonights like a right hook, knock you off your feet
I'll be yours truly unbelievable
Can't miss this chance to take you out, here's your invitation
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Take the streets all night
Cause you sleep all day
When the world comes crashing down
Who's ready to party?
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Coast to coast
I'll take you down in flames
Let the good times roll
We can let go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
Kiss it all goodbye
Tonight you've never been more alive
You're so alive
You're not afraid to die
And I can see it in your eyes
In your eyes
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Take the streets all night
Cause we sleep all day
When the world comes crashing down
Who's ready to party?
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Coast to coast
I'll take you down in flames
Let the good times roll
We can let go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
London, Tokyo, Boston, Frisco, DC, Chicago, Baltimore
(There's a party at the end of the world)
Toronto, Memphis, Rio, Dublin, Mexico, Paris, here we go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
Under the moonlit skies, we'll be hanging like a cigarette
So stunning, start running
Tonight's like a knife, would you cut me with your kiss?
I bleed, red lips, you're unbelievable
Can't miss this chance to take you out, here's my invitation
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Take the streets all night
Cause we sleep all day
When the world comes crashing down
Who's ready to party?
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Coast to coast
I'll take you down in flames
Let the good times roll
We can let go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
Whoa, whoa, whoa, oh
Whoa, whoa, whoa, oh
This city, was your city
Heels on the sidewalk begging for a back beat
Don't worry, I fight dirty
Tonights like a right hook, knock you off your feet
I'll be yours truly unbelievable
Can't miss this chance to take you out, here's your invitation
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Take the streets all night
Cause you sleep all day
When the world comes crashing down
Who's ready to party?
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Coast to coast
I'll take you down in flames
Let the good times roll
We can let go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
Kiss it all goodbye
Tonight you've never been more alive
You're so alive
You're not afraid to die
And I can see it in your eyes
In your eyes
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Take the streets all night
Cause we sleep all day
When the world comes crashing down
Who's ready to party?
Hello Brooklyn, hey LA
Coast to coast
I'll take you down in flames
Let the good times roll
We can let go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
London, Tokyo, Boston, Frisco, DC, Chicago, Baltimore
(There's a party at the end of the world)
Toronto, Memphis, Rio, Dublin, Mexico, Paris, here we go
Everybody knows there's a party at the end of the world
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
Hello Brooklyn Lyrics as written by David Katz Alex Gaskarth
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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i think the
'How long will ... Take the sheets all night Cause we sleep all day When the world comes crashing down Who's ... about it?'
part, is actually
'Hello Brooklyn, ...hate the light?... Take the streets all night Cause we sleep all day, When the world comes crashing down Who's ready to party?'
kinda sounds like cobra starships 'the kids are all fucked up' [lyrics wise]