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.
As you burn my things
I'll announce my name
I'll wear the mask, I'll wear the mask
If only for you
Bound at the feet, haven't walked in a week
O destiny
Dream of my love, dream of my love
Pulled tight, pulled tight
I make movement as a dare
My power over you
Cruelty is what we share
Going blind in your lap
Glassy eye, exhale your life over mine
We sleep white and forever tonight, tonight
Dream of my love, chasing after you
I make movement as a dare
Over you
Cruelty is what we share
O it is
I'll announce my name
I'll wear the mask, I'll wear the mask
If only for you
Bound at the feet, haven't walked in a week
O destiny
Dream of my love, dream of my love
Pulled tight, pulled tight
I make movement as a dare
My power over you
Cruelty is what we share
Going blind in your lap
Glassy eye, exhale your life over mine
We sleep white and forever tonight, tonight
Dream of my love, chasing after you
I make movement as a dare
Over you
Cruelty is what we share
O it is
Lyrics submitted by patchrick
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patchrick I swear I had a large ceremony in your memory. Thanks.