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.
So is this where love runs out of patience?
With just one question left to be answered
You wanted more but you got it all
A taste of rust you are the touch of death
We walk the lines which the sinners led
We are passionate but lost
You only think about yourself girl
At least I'm not the one who sells pleasure
You fucking whore!
You touch my heart when you're feeling down
But when the night falls you're seeking blood just to trap your lust
Well this will never be ignored
Come on baby!
I gave you all but you just kept me burning
You just kept me burning on and on
And now it feels so fine to see you breaking down girl
To see you falling further down from here
She sh-sh-shakes as she turns around
With big tears and her lying mouth
She only wants you to say the words
"I'm sorry my love, can we please turn around?"
This will not be succeeded
We crave for more
You only hear what you want to hear
It’s over for sure
This will not be relieved no more
This will not be suppressed no more
At least give the illusions back
Of a sweeter outcome than this
Prepare for battle
Prepare for war
Prepare for battle
Step back
I need to break her words
One last time
I gave you all but you just kept me burning
You just kept me burning on and on
And now it feels so fine to see you breaking down girl
To see you falling further down from here
The blood is still warm but her soul has been stolen
I hope that your parents are proud to hear what you have achieved;
to have a whore of a daughter Stop! Don’t turn this away from you now
You shall bleed it out
You shall never be apart of me
Smile a last smile and believe that world will go on without you and your lies
The rose will decay.
With just one question left to be answered
You wanted more but you got it all
A taste of rust you are the touch of death
We walk the lines which the sinners led
We are passionate but lost
You only think about yourself girl
At least I'm not the one who sells pleasure
You fucking whore!
You touch my heart when you're feeling down
But when the night falls you're seeking blood just to trap your lust
Well this will never be ignored
Come on baby!
I gave you all but you just kept me burning
You just kept me burning on and on
And now it feels so fine to see you breaking down girl
To see you falling further down from here
She sh-sh-shakes as she turns around
With big tears and her lying mouth
She only wants you to say the words
"I'm sorry my love, can we please turn around?"
This will not be succeeded
We crave for more
You only hear what you want to hear
It’s over for sure
This will not be relieved no more
This will not be suppressed no more
At least give the illusions back
Of a sweeter outcome than this
Prepare for battle
Prepare for war
Prepare for battle
Step back
I need to break her words
One last time
I gave you all but you just kept me burning
You just kept me burning on and on
And now it feels so fine to see you breaking down girl
To see you falling further down from here
The blood is still warm but her soul has been stolen
I hope that your parents are proud to hear what you have achieved;
to have a whore of a daughter Stop! Don’t turn this away from you now
You shall bleed it out
You shall never be apart of me
Smile a last smile and believe that world will go on without you and your lies
The rose will decay.
Lyrics submitted by VampedVixen, edited by kokjaco2, AdamArtz
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