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 you to know that I hate you, baby
Want you to know I don't care
So happy when you're not 'round me
I'm glad when you're not there
What'cha gonna do about it
I want you to give me your sweet sweet kisses
Want you to hold me tight
I want you to come whenever I call you
And let me walk you home at night
What'cha gonna do about it
Want you to know I don't care
So happy when you're not 'round me
I'm glad when you're not there
What'cha gonna do about it
I want you to give me your sweet sweet kisses
Want you to hold me tight
I want you to come whenever I call you
And let me walk you home at night
What'cha gonna do about it
Lyrics submitted by goat_sacrificer
Whatcha Gonna Do About It? Lyrics as written by Ian Ralph Samwell Brian August Potter
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Wow! I can't believe I'm the first to comment on this. On the soundtrack for The Great Rock'n'Roll Swindle I love at the end where Johnny starts pretending to cry and says "I'm overwhelmed! It's all too much!" I love Johnny.
@helloEMI <br />
Happy when you're not around me, lady/glad when you're not the-e-ere