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.
Here come the woman
With the look in her eye
Raised on leather
With flesh on her mind
Words as weapons
Sharper than knives
Makes you wonder how the other half die
How the other half die
Makes you wonder, wonder, wonder
Here come the man with the look in his eye
Fed on nothing but full of pride
Look at them go, look at them kick
Makes you wonder how the other half live
Devil inside
The devil inside
Every single one of us
The devil inside
Devil inside
Every single one of us
The devil inside
Here come the world
With the look in its eye
Future uncertain but certainly slight
Look at the faces listen to the bells
It's hard to believe we need a place called hell
A place called hell
The devil inside
The devil inside
Every single one of us
The devil inside
Devil inside
The devil inside
Every single one of us
Here comes the woman
With the look in her eye
She's raised on leather
With flesh on her mind
Words are weapons sharper than knives
Makes you wonder how the other half die
Devil inside
The devil inside
Every single one of us
The devil inside
Devil inside
Devil inside
Every single one of us
The devil inside
Devil inside
Devil inside
Every single one of us
The devil inside
Devil inside
Devil inside
Every single one of us
The devil inside
The devil inside
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The devil inside
Yeah, yeah, yeah
With the look in her eye
Raised on leather
With flesh on her mind
Words as weapons
Sharper than knives
Makes you wonder how the other half die
How the other half die
Makes you wonder, wonder, wonder
Here come the man with the look in his eye
Fed on nothing but full of pride
Look at them go, look at them kick
Makes you wonder how the other half live
Devil inside
The devil inside
Every single one of us
The devil inside
Devil inside
Every single one of us
The devil inside
Here come the world
With the look in its eye
Future uncertain but certainly slight
Look at the faces listen to the bells
It's hard to believe we need a place called hell
A place called hell
The devil inside
The devil inside
Every single one of us
The devil inside
Devil inside
The devil inside
Every single one of us
Here comes the woman
With the look in her eye
She's raised on leather
With flesh on her mind
Words are weapons sharper than knives
Makes you wonder how the other half die
Devil inside
The devil inside
Every single one of us
The devil inside
Devil inside
Devil inside
Every single one of us
The devil inside
Devil inside
Devil inside
Every single one of us
The devil inside
Devil inside
Devil inside
Every single one of us
The devil inside
The devil inside
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The devil inside
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Lyrics submitted by spliphstar
Devil Inside Lyrics as written by Andrew Farriss Michael Hutchence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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it's about how we're all 2-faced, we all have our good side and bad side, there's really no denying the nature of the beast.
its such a sexy song =D but the title basically describes it!
Great song. What does the other half refer to?
A woman's words are weapons, sharper than knives. They can kill a man (the other half)
Just a theory. I think that the other half may refer to the opposite sex. 1st verse refers 2 female characteristics & asks "how the other half die". Then turns it the opposite way 4 the male gender in 2nd verse & asks "how the other half live". When u layer the violent tendencies of a male & the non violent tendencies of a female over it, it makes sense 2 me. What I get out of it is that we're so different that if we didn't share something in common we'd probably destroy each other. "every single one of us the devil inside".
"Words As Weapons, Sharper Than Knives". I've always loved that lyric. More good stuff from INXS.
I've always thought the lyric "...how the other half..." made referrence to the old expression about the Other Half, which is to say how other folks live (or die).
Sexiest song on a very sexy album. :) Michael's voice is so sultry, not belting it out as usual bet letting the words flow. Te lyrics are sexy too- "Here come the woman, with the lok in her eye... raised on leather with flesh on her mind." I can picture that look in her eye... pretty sure I've got it myself a few times. ;) I feel like the "other half" means the opposite of the theme of the song- in everyone there's an angelic spirit or a devil spirit, and they're always warring with each other. I guess this is about the people who let the devil side take over. "Makes you wonder how the other half die..."
It reminds me of "The Ghost and The Darkness" when the Indian worker says;"The debil has come to Tsabo". (The devil has come to Tsavo).
I think this song is about having a devil inside. Like everybody always has a wild side to them. When he is saying "Every single one of us the devil inside." I also love the guitar in this song. Like the main sound that everybody knows in this song, that comes out in the beginning and the ending of the song. It's just so awsome, I always listen to this song.
I always assumed it meant that some people embraced their devil, but the other half (hypocrites) didn't. Anyone else?
For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.
Ok, seeing as how artists are mostly playing a role, this appears to be a commentary on society. A couple more songs on this album seem to reflect this opinionated point of view. But, back to the point--which is that they are simply exemplifying many people who exude that side of humanity that few are willing to embrace or let out. This is, of course a fine line. Dance along the edge for too long, and you get that "look in your eye." Come on, think about it.... you've been ragin' for a while and you just develop that "look" that says "don't F--- with me." period. How the other half lives refers to the rest of your life and what you chose to do with it. Are you going to dwell? or move on the purpose you know you were put on this earth for?
Purpose????? Linked in "entertainment" for the largest statue, soccer mom, baby showers?