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.
The voices in your head
You must fight to endure
Hope is the only cure
Everyone you hold close
Is poison to your mind
Be mindful of your feelings
They may pull you from the light
I sense great fear in you
And that could only mean one thing
Fear leads to anger and anger to hate
And this is why darkness surrounds your fate
The voices in your head
Don't listen to what they say
Just keep doing what you do
When you're doubting yourself
And it's clouding your mind
Stay away from the dark side
You must fight to endure
Fear is a disease and hope is the only cure
Fear is a disease and hope is the only cure
Fear is a disease and hope is the only cure
When surrounded by war you must always choose a side
Don't give in to greed and envy, you'll be betrayed by your pride
Without humility courage is a dangerous game
The winding path to peace is always a worthy one
Regardless of how many turns it takes
The voices in your head
Don't listen to what they say
Just keep doing what you do
When you're doubting yourself
And it's clouding your mind
Stay away from the dark side
You must fight to endure
Fear is a disease and hope is the only cure
You were supposed to be the chosen one
The chosen one
The universe can make you feel invisible
So don't forget about your principles
Keep your friends close and your demons at bay
Your demons at bay
The voices in your head
Don't listen to what they say
Just keep doing what you do
When you're doubting yourself
And it's clouding your mind
Stay away from the dark side
You must fight to endure
Fear is a disease and hope is the only cure
Fear is a disease and hope is the only cure
Fear is a disease and hope is the only cure
You must fight to endure
Hope is the only cure
Everyone you hold close
Is poison to your mind
Be mindful of your feelings
They may pull you from the light
I sense great fear in you
And that could only mean one thing
Fear leads to anger and anger to hate
And this is why darkness surrounds your fate
The voices in your head
Don't listen to what they say
Just keep doing what you do
When you're doubting yourself
And it's clouding your mind
Stay away from the dark side
You must fight to endure
Fear is a disease and hope is the only cure
Fear is a disease and hope is the only cure
Fear is a disease and hope is the only cure
When surrounded by war you must always choose a side
Don't give in to greed and envy, you'll be betrayed by your pride
Without humility courage is a dangerous game
The winding path to peace is always a worthy one
Regardless of how many turns it takes
The voices in your head
Don't listen to what they say
Just keep doing what you do
When you're doubting yourself
And it's clouding your mind
Stay away from the dark side
You must fight to endure
Fear is a disease and hope is the only cure
You were supposed to be the chosen one
The chosen one
The universe can make you feel invisible
So don't forget about your principles
Keep your friends close and your demons at bay
Your demons at bay
The voices in your head
Don't listen to what they say
Just keep doing what you do
When you're doubting yourself
And it's clouding your mind
Stay away from the dark side
You must fight to endure
Fear is a disease and hope is the only cure
Fear is a disease and hope is the only cure
Fear is a disease and hope is the only cure
Lyrics submitted by darkforce100
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