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.
Poor me, pour me another drink
'Cause I don't wanna feel a thing
No more, hell nah
I just wanna sip 'til the pain wears off
Poor me, pour me another round
Line 'em up and knock 'em down
Two more, let's go
'Cause I ain't ever hurt like this before
Don't wanna think about her
Or wear a ring without her
Don't wanna hit the karaoke bar
Can't sing without her
So make them drinks strong
'Cause, brother, she's gone
And if I'm ever gonna move on
I'ma need some whiskey glasses
'Cause I don't wanna see the truth
She's probably making out on the couch right now
With someone new
Yeah, I'ma need some whiskey glasses
If I'm gonna make it through
If I'ma be single
I'ma need a double shot of that heartbreak proof
And see the world through whiskey glasses
(Ain't nothing else to do, but sip around the truth)
And see the world through whiskey glasses
(I need a better view, where I don't drink to you)
Last call
I swear this will be my last call
Now I ain't drunk dialing no more at 3 AM
Mr. Bartender, hit me again
Don't wanna think about her
Or wear a ring without her
Don't wanna hit the karaoke bar
Can't sing without her
So make them drinks strong
'Cause, brother, she's gone
And if I'm ever gonna move on
I'ma need some whiskey glasses
'Cause I don't wanna see the truth
She's probably making out on the couch right now
With someone new
Yeah, I'ma need some whiskey glasses
If I'm gonna make it through
If I'ma be single
I'ma need a double shot of that heartbreak proof
And see the world through whiskey glasses
(Ain't nothing else to do, but sip around the truth)
Oh, see the world through whiskey glasses, yeah
(I need a better view, where I don't drink to you)
Line 'em up
Line 'em up
Line 'em up
Line 'em up
Knock 'em back
Knock 'em back
Knock 'em back
Knock 'em back
Fill 'em up
Fill 'em up
Fill 'em up
Fill 'em up
'Cause if she ain't ever coming back
Line 'em up
Line 'em up
Line 'em up
Line 'em up
Knock 'em back
Knock 'em back
Knock 'em back
Knock 'em back
Fill 'em up
Fill 'em up
Fill 'em up
Fill 'em up
'Cause if she ain't ever coming back
I'ma need some whiskey glasses
'Cause I don't wanna see the truth
She's probably making out on the couch right now
With someone new
Yeah, I'ma need some whiskey glasses
If I'm gonna make it through
If I'ma be single
I'ma need a double shot of that heartbreak proof
And see the world through whiskey glasses
(Ain't nothing else to do, but sip around the truth)
Oh, see the world through whiskey glasses, yeah
(I need a better view, where I don't drink to you)
(Ain't nothing else to do, but sip around the truth)
And see the world through whiskey glasses, yeah
(I need a better view, where I don't drink to you)
'Cause I don't wanna feel a thing
No more, hell nah
I just wanna sip 'til the pain wears off
Poor me, pour me another round
Line 'em up and knock 'em down
Two more, let's go
'Cause I ain't ever hurt like this before
Don't wanna think about her
Or wear a ring without her
Don't wanna hit the karaoke bar
Can't sing without her
So make them drinks strong
'Cause, brother, she's gone
And if I'm ever gonna move on
I'ma need some whiskey glasses
'Cause I don't wanna see the truth
She's probably making out on the couch right now
With someone new
Yeah, I'ma need some whiskey glasses
If I'm gonna make it through
If I'ma be single
I'ma need a double shot of that heartbreak proof
And see the world through whiskey glasses
(Ain't nothing else to do, but sip around the truth)
And see the world through whiskey glasses
(I need a better view, where I don't drink to you)
Last call
I swear this will be my last call
Now I ain't drunk dialing no more at 3 AM
Mr. Bartender, hit me again
Don't wanna think about her
Or wear a ring without her
Don't wanna hit the karaoke bar
Can't sing without her
So make them drinks strong
'Cause, brother, she's gone
And if I'm ever gonna move on
I'ma need some whiskey glasses
'Cause I don't wanna see the truth
She's probably making out on the couch right now
With someone new
Yeah, I'ma need some whiskey glasses
If I'm gonna make it through
If I'ma be single
I'ma need a double shot of that heartbreak proof
And see the world through whiskey glasses
(Ain't nothing else to do, but sip around the truth)
Oh, see the world through whiskey glasses, yeah
(I need a better view, where I don't drink to you)
Line 'em up
Line 'em up
Line 'em up
Line 'em up
Knock 'em back
Knock 'em back
Knock 'em back
Knock 'em back
Fill 'em up
Fill 'em up
Fill 'em up
Fill 'em up
'Cause if she ain't ever coming back
Line 'em up
Line 'em up
Line 'em up
Line 'em up
Knock 'em back
Knock 'em back
Knock 'em back
Knock 'em back
Fill 'em up
Fill 'em up
Fill 'em up
Fill 'em up
'Cause if she ain't ever coming back
I'ma need some whiskey glasses
'Cause I don't wanna see the truth
She's probably making out on the couch right now
With someone new
Yeah, I'ma need some whiskey glasses
If I'm gonna make it through
If I'ma be single
I'ma need a double shot of that heartbreak proof
And see the world through whiskey glasses
(Ain't nothing else to do, but sip around the truth)
Oh, see the world through whiskey glasses, yeah
(I need a better view, where I don't drink to you)
(Ain't nothing else to do, but sip around the truth)
And see the world through whiskey glasses, yeah
(I need a better view, where I don't drink to you)
Lyrics submitted by ahron11503
Whiskey Glasses Lyrics as written by Ben Burgess Kevin Kadish
Lyrics © AMPLIFIED ADMINISTRATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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