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.
Smell your skin
Feel your breath
You on my side
I couldn't resist
I hope I'll understand some day
What's the meaning of this crazy game
It is real and pure
T.N.T. for the brain
If there's no pain
Rules are still the same
I'm with you, just lead me
I'm ready to play
T.N.T. for the brain
Don't be scared and have no fear
I will show you what it means
If there's no pain
Rules are still the same
I'm with you, just lead me
I'm ready to play
T.N.T. for the brain
What you feel is insane
It is love and not a game
T.N.T. for the brain
Feel your breath
You on my side
I couldn't resist
I hope I'll understand some day
What's the meaning of this crazy game
It is real and pure
T.N.T. for the brain
If there's no pain
Rules are still the same
I'm with you, just lead me
I'm ready to play
T.N.T. for the brain
Don't be scared and have no fear
I will show you what it means
If there's no pain
Rules are still the same
I'm with you, just lead me
I'm ready to play
T.N.T. for the brain
What you feel is insane
It is love and not a game
T.N.T. for the brain
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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"I hope I'll understand some day, What's the meaning of this crazy game, It is real and pure" The singers contemplation and longing for clarity in their relationship acknowledge the complexity and unpredictability of love, yet recognize its authenticity and purity.
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The song also encourages the person being addressed not to be scared or fearful. The singer assures them that they will show them the true meaning of this intense experience.
"What you feel is insane, It is love and not a game, T.N.T. for the brain" reinforces the intensity of the emotions involved. It emphasizes that what they are experiencing is profound and genuine love, not just a trivial game.
@Zenarcher <br /> <br /> Explosive to you, sadly.. 3 years of thinking you had special powers. Just not in the bedroom, I guess. I will give you this, though.. <br /> <br /> 3 whole years and I can count on my 2 hands only how many times you were able to bring it home. And you're so f'n dumb if you truly believed you were the only access. He took me to Heaven trillions of times and there was no comparison, EVER. You could not and will not ever even hold a tiny candle. Why? Because God gifted him with an amazing skillset. <br /> <br /> I felt duped with you. <br />
I'm leading..<br /> <br /> Come on, let's play. What are you waiting on. Don't let fear hold you back.
I like pain!
@Zenarcher The pain part means sadism?