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.
In the end, it's stronger than I know how to be
And I can't just spend my whole lifetime wondering
I fell in love with the sound of my heels on the wooden floor
I don't want my footsteps to be silent anymore
Want them to be in the moment
Storm clouds are closin'
In the end, it's coming, there's nothing left to do
But I'm still not certain just how I'm gonna feel
I'll only know in the moment
Anticipation growing
It's getting closer
Ooh, it's getting closer
It's getting closer (I'm not ready yet)
Ooh, it's getting closer (I need a little more time)
It's getting closer (closer, every day)
(Don't cry, we'll be okay)
Ooh, it's getting closer (closer, wall of the dam)
(Hold on and breathe if you can)
It's getting closer (closer, I'm not ready yet)
Ooh, it's getting closer (closer, I need a little more time)
(Breathe if you can)
It's getting closer (closer, I'm not ready yet)
Ooh, it's getting closer (closer, I need a little more time)
(It's getting closer)
(Ooh, it's getting closer)
And I can't just spend my whole lifetime wondering
I fell in love with the sound of my heels on the wooden floor
I don't want my footsteps to be silent anymore
Want them to be in the moment
Storm clouds are closin'
In the end, it's coming, there's nothing left to do
But I'm still not certain just how I'm gonna feel
I'll only know in the moment
Anticipation growing
It's getting closer
Ooh, it's getting closer
It's getting closer (I'm not ready yet)
Ooh, it's getting closer (I need a little more time)
It's getting closer (closer, every day)
(Don't cry, we'll be okay)
Ooh, it's getting closer (closer, wall of the dam)
(Hold on and breathe if you can)
It's getting closer (closer, I'm not ready yet)
Ooh, it's getting closer (closer, I need a little more time)
(Breathe if you can)
It's getting closer (closer, I'm not ready yet)
Ooh, it's getting closer (closer, I need a little more time)
(It's getting closer)
(Ooh, it's getting closer)
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
The Moment Lyrics as written by Kevin Parker
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@Factoryrecords While I appreciate your imagination, I also am of the opinion it's life not being infinite.
Where I took issue was your response to a public posting. I assume by the tone and wording of the reply, you are very young. I haven't even considered the notion of a person lucky enough to enjoy someone's talent longer
@chandra101 (continued) than another person somehow being a better "fan" since I was suffering thru puberty. <br /> <br /> Your defensive excuse of how long ago you posted your "interpretation" is mute. It's public. You'll eventually learn that is precisely why the pen is mightier than the sword. Not a soul has to agree with your thoughts. Who cares? Just make sure YOU are happy with how you have portrayed yourself. The rest is just noise.<br /> <br /> Why does the amount of marijuana ingested by anyone have anything to do at all with anything?? That still baffles me. You do realize what music we are discussing here don't you?? It just occurred to me exactly how young you possibly were for the original post!! ???? I don't think you should be throwing around judgemental comments regarding recreational activities that adults may or may not enjoy. Again, you do realize #1we are talking about a music act and #2 a large portion of the effects used by KP/Tame Impala are not based on kaleidoscopes literally...<br /> <br /> You probably don't realize it, but I am actually trying to help you out here. Hope it's not a waste of my time, but if it is, so what? Im cool with how I portray myself online.<br /> <br /> I know you are but what am I?? ????????