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.
Carry the weight, broken and chained
All of my suffering on display
Is there solace in the struggle?
Grief, an open wound never healing
Brought to my knees, left with an echoing feeling
So tell me, is this it?
Is misery all that I'm left with?
Just tell me, is this it?
Can I get up or should I give in?
I carry the weight
Carry the weight, broken and chained
All of my suffering on display
Every day, is there solace in the struggle?
Carry the weight, broken and chained
Closing my eyes I see your face
Every day, is there solace in the struggle?
As I'm surrounded by my grief
Brought to my knees
Unending pain, it fills the void that's inside my heart
Leaving an emptiness in its wake
And since the moment that you departed
I've carried the weight
Carry the weight, broken and chained
All of my suffering on display
Every day, is there solace in the struggle?
Carry the weight, broken and chained
Closing my eyes I see your face
Every day, is there solace in the struggle?
Is there solace in the struggle?
Through the blinding pain, you will be our sight
In our darkest days, we will find your light
Through the blinding pain, you will be our sight
In our darkest days, we will find your light
In our darkest days, we will find your light
All of my suffering on display
Is there solace in the struggle?
Grief, an open wound never healing
Brought to my knees, left with an echoing feeling
So tell me, is this it?
Is misery all that I'm left with?
Just tell me, is this it?
Can I get up or should I give in?
I carry the weight
Carry the weight, broken and chained
All of my suffering on display
Every day, is there solace in the struggle?
Carry the weight, broken and chained
Closing my eyes I see your face
Every day, is there solace in the struggle?
As I'm surrounded by my grief
Brought to my knees
Unending pain, it fills the void that's inside my heart
Leaving an emptiness in its wake
And since the moment that you departed
I've carried the weight
Carry the weight, broken and chained
All of my suffering on display
Every day, is there solace in the struggle?
Carry the weight, broken and chained
Closing my eyes I see your face
Every day, is there solace in the struggle?
Is there solace in the struggle?
Through the blinding pain, you will be our sight
In our darkest days, we will find your light
Through the blinding pain, you will be our sight
In our darkest days, we will find your light
In our darkest days, we will find your light
Lyrics submitted by EternalTearsOfSorrow
Carry The Weight Lyrics as written by Dave Stephens Joshua Moore
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On Aug. 18, 2018 We Came As Romans vocalist 'Kyle Pavone' passed away from an accidental drug overdose at 28 yrs old. This death shocked their fans, the band, his family & the rock community in general. This song to me is about that specifically lyrics wise. I also feel as though anyone could apply this song to grief that they are dealing with in their own lives, like to their own struggles, injustices, burdens or a sudden loss they have suffered - the weight we all carry around with us can be heavy if we don't find a way to the light. This track features guest vocals by Ryan Kirby of Texas metalcore band 'Fit For A King'