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.
Hands tight, the tide has turned and you know it
Burned down 'cause no one's buying your story
Can't hide the gallows waiting to hold you
You're nevermore, you're nevermore
The cross of love, the wench of reliance
Or shall I weigh all the shame?
I don't need your praise or your blame
It's only how it fits your game
So shut your face
Stop pretending like you don't know
When all is said, you're still searching ways to burn my name
I hate your face, your crusade is just a fool's parade
A fool's parade, a fool's parade
So shut your face, your crusade is just a fool's parade
A fool's parade
Don't lie, don't pretend to be sorry
Sweet smiles, while dominos keep falling
No doubt, it's all for your own glory
Your perfect storm, your perfect storm
The cross of love, the wench of reliance
Or shall I weigh all the shame?
I don't need your praise or your blame
It's only how it fits your game
So shut your face
Stop pretending like you don't know
When all is said, you're still searching ways to burn my name
I hate your face, your crusade is just a fool's parade
A fool's parade, a fool's parade
You will not make me doubt myself
You even don't know who you are
So don't blame the ones around you
So shut your face
Stop pretending like you don't know
When all is said, you're still searching ways to burn my name
I hate your face, your crusade is just a fool's parade
A fool's parade, a fool's parade
A fool's parade (fool's, fool's, fool's parade)
A fool's parade
A fool's parade
Burned down 'cause no one's buying your story
Can't hide the gallows waiting to hold you
You're nevermore, you're nevermore
The cross of love, the wench of reliance
Or shall I weigh all the shame?
I don't need your praise or your blame
It's only how it fits your game
So shut your face
Stop pretending like you don't know
When all is said, you're still searching ways to burn my name
I hate your face, your crusade is just a fool's parade
A fool's parade, a fool's parade
So shut your face, your crusade is just a fool's parade
A fool's parade
Don't lie, don't pretend to be sorry
Sweet smiles, while dominos keep falling
No doubt, it's all for your own glory
Your perfect storm, your perfect storm
The cross of love, the wench of reliance
Or shall I weigh all the shame?
I don't need your praise or your blame
It's only how it fits your game
So shut your face
Stop pretending like you don't know
When all is said, you're still searching ways to burn my name
I hate your face, your crusade is just a fool's parade
A fool's parade, a fool's parade
You will not make me doubt myself
You even don't know who you are
So don't blame the ones around you
So shut your face
Stop pretending like you don't know
When all is said, you're still searching ways to burn my name
I hate your face, your crusade is just a fool's parade
A fool's parade, a fool's parade
A fool's parade (fool's, fool's, fool's parade)
A fool's parade
A fool's parade
Lyrics submitted by EternalTearsOfSorrow
A Fool's Parade Lyrics as written by Daniel Gibson Alex Yarmak
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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Within Temptation says the song serves as an anthem against the deceptive maneuvers of Russia and offers a portrayal of the harsh reality endured by Ukraine. Through our music, we continue to shed light of the cruel invasion by Russia in Ukraine. The song features Ukrainian producer and vocalist Alex Yarmak.