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.
Where should I begin? How about with the things
That drove me far away, to where I am today
Where you just afraid, that I would make a break
Or leave you here this way, well I hope it feels good
You want truth, well there it is
You want it good, that does not exist
And that's where you are in a flamingly gay bar
And I hope you're not afraid, because it's the bed that you made
And I won't help you out, no matter how you scream or shout
Weep or whine or moan, now you'll be alone
And that's where we stand, and I won't hold your hand
Or walk you through, you're grown, now you're on your own
Know this is the end, and I don't want to be friends
Or see your face again, thanks for everything!
And I'm sorry if it hurts
I'm trying not to make it worse
Not laughing anymore calling you a whore
I know you must feel bad
But I be lying if I said that i was sad
Please just go away and wherever you go just stay
Please just go away, please just go away, please just go away
Then everything changes...
That drove me far away, to where I am today
Where you just afraid, that I would make a break
Or leave you here this way, well I hope it feels good
You want truth, well there it is
You want it good, that does not exist
And that's where you are in a flamingly gay bar
And I hope you're not afraid, because it's the bed that you made
And I won't help you out, no matter how you scream or shout
Weep or whine or moan, now you'll be alone
And that's where we stand, and I won't hold your hand
Or walk you through, you're grown, now you're on your own
Know this is the end, and I don't want to be friends
Or see your face again, thanks for everything!
And I'm sorry if it hurts
I'm trying not to make it worse
Not laughing anymore calling you a whore
I know you must feel bad
But I be lying if I said that i was sad
Please just go away and wherever you go just stay
Please just go away, please just go away, please just go away
Then everything changes...
Lyrics submitted by brokenpromisering
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This song reminds me of my ex-girlfriend who I hate right now. She's such a whore. However, this is a good song nonetheless, and I love the band. Too bad they broke up...