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.
[Justin:]
I've been wonderin' if it's time
To say what's on my mind
'Cause I'm in the dark
So what's in your heart?
I'm tryin' to find
[Kelly:]
I don't even know your name
But the thought of you remains
Suddenly my pulse is jumpin'
Do you feel the same?
I talk it over with my friends
And I guess it all depends
How you really feel
What can you comprehend?
[Both:]
You could be just 'round the corner now
Hoping this love is yet to be found
[Chorus (Both:)]
It's not too late to call my name
So don't you look the other way
Open your eyes and you'll see
My heart won't wait, don't hesitate
We got a chance we gotta take
Feels like you could be forever part of me
[Justin:]
It's gettin' right under my skin
(Right under my skin)
I don't know where to begin
[Kelly:]
Would I look the fool?
[Justin:]
Should I play it cool?
[Both:]
Or jump right in?
[Kelly:]
How am I supposed to know
(Know)
Whether I should come or go?
(Come or go)
[Both:]
I think it's time we let our feelings show
[Both:]
We might let that moment just pass us by
Then it's gone in the blink of an eye
[Repeat Chorus]
I've been wonderin' if it's time
To say what's on my mind
'Cause I'm in the dark
So what's in your heart?
I'm tryin' to find
[Kelly:]
I don't even know your name
But the thought of you remains
Suddenly my pulse is jumpin'
Do you feel the same?
I talk it over with my friends
And I guess it all depends
How you really feel
What can you comprehend?
[Both:]
You could be just 'round the corner now
Hoping this love is yet to be found
[Chorus (Both:)]
It's not too late to call my name
So don't you look the other way
Open your eyes and you'll see
My heart won't wait, don't hesitate
We got a chance we gotta take
Feels like you could be forever part of me
[Justin:]
It's gettin' right under my skin
(Right under my skin)
I don't know where to begin
[Kelly:]
Would I look the fool?
[Justin:]
Should I play it cool?
[Both:]
Or jump right in?
[Kelly:]
How am I supposed to know
(Know)
Whether I should come or go?
(Come or go)
[Both:]
I think it's time we let our feelings show
[Both:]
We might let that moment just pass us by
Then it's gone in the blink of an eye
[Repeat Chorus]
Lyrics submitted by killstar
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oh..this song is so cute^^
And if you saw the movie..I guess the lyrics are just great for that!
And it was Lucie Silvas that wrotte the lyrics..(:
I love this song!! It such a teen song. Lol.