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.
It's 1:58 can't sit still in my chair
Staring at the clock just waiting to get out of there
Seconds tick by, but it seems like an hour or more
The final bell rings as I head for the door
Out on the road
Drivin to the punk rock show
Hop on 95 northbound for the show
Get into the Buick, hit McDonald's then we'll go
Windows down, music loud, everyone packed in tight
Going 90 down the highway as Delran fades out of site
We're all singing Van Halen
Nothing beats these nights
Nancy's reserved our table
Everything'll be alright
(Let's go!)
Another night, another show
Another night out on the road
Spottin Quick Checks and listening to the radio
Another night, another show
Playin maximum rocknroll
These people are my family
This place is my home
Staring at the clock just waiting to get out of there
Seconds tick by, but it seems like an hour or more
The final bell rings as I head for the door
Out on the road
Drivin to the punk rock show
Hop on 95 northbound for the show
Get into the Buick, hit McDonald's then we'll go
Windows down, music loud, everyone packed in tight
Going 90 down the highway as Delran fades out of site
We're all singing Van Halen
Nothing beats these nights
Nancy's reserved our table
Everything'll be alright
(Let's go!)
Another night, another show
Another night out on the road
Spottin Quick Checks and listening to the radio
Another night, another show
Playin maximum rocknroll
These people are my family
This place is my home
Lyrics submitted by punkchica
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i love this song!!! to me, its about just having fun with your friends and doing what you love. cool title too. =)