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.
Just look through your window, look who sits outside
Little me is waiting, standing through the night
When you walk out through your door I'll wave my flag and shout
Oh, beautiful baby
My burning desire started on Sunday
Give me your heart and I'll love you till Tuesday
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Who's that hiding in the apple tree, clinging to a branch
Don't be afraid it's only me, hoping for a little romance
If you lie beneath my shade, I'll keep you nice and cool
Oh, beautiful baby
I was very lonely till I met you on Sunday
My passion's never-ending and I'll love you till Tuesday
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Let the wind blow through your hair, be nice to the big blue sea
Don't be afraid of the man in the moon, because it's only me
I shall always watch you until my love runs dry
Ohh, beautiful baby
My heart's aflame, I'll love you till Tuesday
My head's in a whirl and I'll love you till Tuesday
Love, love, love, love you till Tuesday
Love, love, love, love you till Tuesday
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Well, I might stretch it till Wednesday
Little me is waiting, standing through the night
When you walk out through your door I'll wave my flag and shout
Oh, beautiful baby
My burning desire started on Sunday
Give me your heart and I'll love you till Tuesday
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Who's that hiding in the apple tree, clinging to a branch
Don't be afraid it's only me, hoping for a little romance
If you lie beneath my shade, I'll keep you nice and cool
Oh, beautiful baby
I was very lonely till I met you on Sunday
My passion's never-ending and I'll love you till Tuesday
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Let the wind blow through your hair, be nice to the big blue sea
Don't be afraid of the man in the moon, because it's only me
I shall always watch you until my love runs dry
Ohh, beautiful baby
My heart's aflame, I'll love you till Tuesday
My head's in a whirl and I'll love you till Tuesday
Love, love, love, love you till Tuesday
Love, love, love, love you till Tuesday
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Da da da dumb
Well, I might stretch it till Wednesday
Lyrics submitted by saturnine, edited by Mellow_Harsher
Love You Till Tuesday [Single Version] Lyrics as written by David Bowie
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Even in this early song he hinted toward his eventual celestial ties.... "Don't be afraid of the man in the moon, because it's only me"