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.
I can't eat, I can't sleep
I can't live, I can't cry
I can't die, I can't walk
I can't talk, I can't booze
I can't booze, steal your shoes so I can move
Tumble in the rough
Tumble in the rough
Tumble in the rough
I'm looking for a new meditation
Still looking for a new way to fly
Don't want any plastic validation
Not looking for a new way to die
I made excuses for a million lies
But all I got was humble kidney pie
So what?
So what?
I can't eat, I can't sleep
I can't live, I can't cry
I can't die, I can't walk
I can't talk, can't booze
I can't booze, steal your shoes so I can move
Tumble in the rough
Tumble in the rough
Tumble in the rough
I'm looking for a new stimulation
Quite bored of those inflatable ties
I'm looking for a new rock sensation
Dead fish don't swim around in jealous tides
I made excuses for a million lies
But all I got was humble kidney pie
So what?
So what?
So what?
So what?
Can't hold you when I miss you (tumble in the rough)
Left on a summer intermission (tumble in the rough)
Can't hold you when I miss you (tumble in the rough)
Left on a summer intermission (tumble in the rough)
I can't eat, I can't sleep
I can't live, I can't cry
I can't die, I can't walk
I can't talk, can't booze
I can't booze, steal your shoes so I can move
Tumble in the rough
Tumble in the rough
Tumble in the rough
I made excuses for a million lies
But all I got was humble kidney pie
I made excuses for a million lies
But all I got was humble kidney pie
So what?
So what?
So what?
So what?
I can't live, I can't cry
I can't die, I can't walk
I can't talk, I can't booze
I can't booze, steal your shoes so I can move
Tumble in the rough
Tumble in the rough
Tumble in the rough
I'm looking for a new meditation
Still looking for a new way to fly
Don't want any plastic validation
Not looking for a new way to die
I made excuses for a million lies
But all I got was humble kidney pie
So what?
So what?
I can't eat, I can't sleep
I can't live, I can't cry
I can't die, I can't walk
I can't talk, can't booze
I can't booze, steal your shoes so I can move
Tumble in the rough
Tumble in the rough
Tumble in the rough
I'm looking for a new stimulation
Quite bored of those inflatable ties
I'm looking for a new rock sensation
Dead fish don't swim around in jealous tides
I made excuses for a million lies
But all I got was humble kidney pie
So what?
So what?
So what?
So what?
Can't hold you when I miss you (tumble in the rough)
Left on a summer intermission (tumble in the rough)
Can't hold you when I miss you (tumble in the rough)
Left on a summer intermission (tumble in the rough)
I can't eat, I can't sleep
I can't live, I can't cry
I can't die, I can't walk
I can't talk, can't booze
I can't booze, steal your shoes so I can move
Tumble in the rough
Tumble in the rough
Tumble in the rough
I made excuses for a million lies
But all I got was humble kidney pie
I made excuses for a million lies
But all I got was humble kidney pie
So what?
So what?
So what?
So what?
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Ave Grave
Thee More Shallows
Thee More Shallows
Fortnight
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
The song 'Fortnight' by Taylor Swift and Post Malone tells a story about strong feelings, complicated relationships, and secret wishes. It talks about love, betrayal, and wanting someone who doesn't feel the same. The word 'fortnight' shows short-lived happiness and guilty pleasures, leading to sadness. It shows how messy relationships can be and the results of hiding emotions. “I was supposed to be sent away / But they forgot to come and get me,” she kickstarts the song in the first verse with lines suggesting an admission to a hospital for people with mental illnesses. She goes in the verse admitting her lover is the reason why she is like this. In the chorus, she sings about their time in love and reflects on how he has now settled with someone else. “I took the miracle move-on drug, the effects were temporary / And I love you, it’s ruining my life,” on the second verse she details her struggles to forget about him and the negative effects of her failure. “Thought of callin’ ya, but you won’t pick up / ‘Nother fortnight lost in America,” Post Malone sings in the outro.
Standing On The Edge Of Summer
Thursday
Thursday
In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
This is about bronies. They communicate by stomping.
Son Şansın - Şarkı Sözleri
Hayalperest
Hayalperest
This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
In this one, he's sayin he trying to find a new outlet besides drugs because they're fuckin him up.And hes sayin his life sucks going thru withdrawl so he feels he cant do anything like eat ,sleep,ect.He's payin the price for all the lies and excuses he made.
it just about not caring anymore. he knows his life sucks but he doesnt care because hes happy with it
call me crazy but this is my all time favorite STP song
i call you crazy bc of your name
goddamnit..its been 5 years and nobody has commented on this..?
yea... 5 years :| it's like a really amazing song too, probably cause it's hidden in Tiny Music~ it's not the most popular STP album
sounds like scott was having a late night withdraw
vintage stp right here.... great song this song even charted without being released as a single... i think the only other stp song to do so is dead and bloated
dead fish dont swim around in jealous tides love that line!
i always wondered the meaning of this song and i think the people here have got it right.... its scott talking about his addictions melodically with the music
i cant believe theres not more comments on this song its great.... i suppose theirs not too much to say about its meaning but still there should still be a shit load of stupid comments saying how great it is =)
this song is great! :D