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.
I've been waiting patiently for the crowd to gather in
To read off my demands on the news this evening
I have not asked for much
But I want what I can't afford
Just to find myself a mess
At the steps to her door
At the steps to her door
At the steps to her door
This situation is out of my hands
I am the crossbearer in the crosshairs
Come in and get me
This situation is out of my hands
I got a new prayer for a new plan
Come in and get me
I'm making all this up
As the eyes follow along
No lines between the dots
It's the right time going wrong
We wanted something more
Than we could ever regret
And I don't ever learn
But I know I forget
I know I forget
I know I forget
This situation is out of my hands
I am the crossbearer in the crosshairs
Come in and get me
This situation is out of my hands
I got a new prayer for a new plan
Come in and get me
Didn't the dogs get the scent
Do you kids get the sense
I've come undone
Didn't the dogs get the scent
Do you kids get the sense
I've come undone
With all the love in the world
We're still one foot in the grave
For the love of god, put your sights on my heart
When all the eyes are upon me
I'm sure I'll freeze to the spot
For the love of god, put your sights on my heart
When it comes for us
Like I know it will
When it comes it takes us in its arms
This situation is out of my hands
I am the crossbearer in the crosshairs
Come in and get me
This situation is out of my hands
I got a new prayer for a new plan
Come in and get me
This situation is out of my hands
I am the crossbearer in the crosshairs
Come in and get me
Come in and get me
Come in and get me
Didn't the dogs get the scent
Do you kids get the sense
I've come undone
Didn't the dogs get the scent
Do you kids get the sense
I've come undone
To read off my demands on the news this evening
I have not asked for much
But I want what I can't afford
Just to find myself a mess
At the steps to her door
At the steps to her door
At the steps to her door
This situation is out of my hands
I am the crossbearer in the crosshairs
Come in and get me
This situation is out of my hands
I got a new prayer for a new plan
Come in and get me
I'm making all this up
As the eyes follow along
No lines between the dots
It's the right time going wrong
We wanted something more
Than we could ever regret
And I don't ever learn
But I know I forget
I know I forget
I know I forget
This situation is out of my hands
I am the crossbearer in the crosshairs
Come in and get me
This situation is out of my hands
I got a new prayer for a new plan
Come in and get me
Didn't the dogs get the scent
Do you kids get the sense
I've come undone
Didn't the dogs get the scent
Do you kids get the sense
I've come undone
With all the love in the world
We're still one foot in the grave
For the love of god, put your sights on my heart
When all the eyes are upon me
I'm sure I'll freeze to the spot
For the love of god, put your sights on my heart
When it comes for us
Like I know it will
When it comes it takes us in its arms
This situation is out of my hands
I am the crossbearer in the crosshairs
Come in and get me
This situation is out of my hands
I got a new prayer for a new plan
Come in and get me
This situation is out of my hands
I am the crossbearer in the crosshairs
Come in and get me
Come in and get me
Come in and get me
Didn't the dogs get the scent
Do you kids get the sense
I've come undone
Didn't the dogs get the scent
Do you kids get the sense
I've come undone
Lyrics submitted by Elective Amnesia
We've Got a Situation Here Lyrics as written by Robert Caggiano Keith Michael Buckley
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Thanks people. Seems about right now. Anyway as for the song's actual meaning, I recall reading an interview somewhere with Keith in which he discussed some of the band's lyrics. As far as I remember this song's just about...a difficult situation he found himself in one time. I don't really remember specifics, and unfortunately can't seem to find it again, but the lyrics are more introspective and personal than they first seem. Looking at them again now they do seem much more specific, like they had been tailored to describing a situation rather than discussing a broader subject matter. And obviously that fits better with the title. Well that's pretty much all I've got to contribute.