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 want to run away to a place that doesn't know me You're used to facing your back to people aren't you
If you disappear faraway Is there someone who will look for you?
Even when I think who am I living for, the answer doesn't come
Actually, yes for a little bit, I want to be able to rely on someone, I've been hoping for it
"When I dreaming I was afraid of being alone, and I don't like it"
"I don't have the courage to return the warmth in that came to my hand well"
"I hate looking at everyone who's growing straight's faces"
"I want a place to belong to, don't leave me alone in this city"
Please know Please listen Because if you do so I will become strong
Because I will surely change what will be important
Please know Please listen To the fact that I'm here
I'll show my courage and take it Your love and everything
I met you on the usual street I didn't believe in something like fate
I found one thing important but the compensation was large
I was scared of those who believed more than anything else And my tears looked like they were spilling over
"there's no mail, there's no calls What are you doing?"
"Did you really do what you said, when I imagine it my heart hurts"
"I'm screaming from the bottom of my heart I want love"
"I tried to forget my weakness by bluffing"
Please know Please listen Because if you do so I will become strong
Because I will surely change what will be important
Please know Please listen To the fact that I'm here
I'll show my courage and take it Your love and everything
You who piled up the same experiences were my number one understander
And each time I remember your sympathy The bonds become deeper
Pain and obstacles aren't my enemies
Let's walk the single line of light together
Please know Please listen To the fact that I'm by your side
When you're sad I'll always and forever give you a smile
I've forgotten that you believe, I want to become your strength
The future on the other side of the door is surely overflowing with smiles
If you disappear faraway Is there someone who will look for you?
Even when I think who am I living for, the answer doesn't come
Actually, yes for a little bit, I want to be able to rely on someone, I've been hoping for it
"When I dreaming I was afraid of being alone, and I don't like it"
"I don't have the courage to return the warmth in that came to my hand well"
"I hate looking at everyone who's growing straight's faces"
"I want a place to belong to, don't leave me alone in this city"
Please know Please listen Because if you do so I will become strong
Because I will surely change what will be important
Please know Please listen To the fact that I'm here
I'll show my courage and take it Your love and everything
I met you on the usual street I didn't believe in something like fate
I found one thing important but the compensation was large
I was scared of those who believed more than anything else And my tears looked like they were spilling over
"there's no mail, there's no calls What are you doing?"
"Did you really do what you said, when I imagine it my heart hurts"
"I'm screaming from the bottom of my heart I want love"
"I tried to forget my weakness by bluffing"
Please know Please listen Because if you do so I will become strong
Because I will surely change what will be important
Please know Please listen To the fact that I'm here
I'll show my courage and take it Your love and everything
You who piled up the same experiences were my number one understander
And each time I remember your sympathy The bonds become deeper
Pain and obstacles aren't my enemies
Let's walk the single line of light together
Please know Please listen To the fact that I'm by your side
When you're sad I'll always and forever give you a smile
I've forgotten that you believe, I want to become your strength
The future on the other side of the door is surely overflowing with smiles
Lyrics submitted by Moshi
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