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.
You don't have to say no words
And it comes in every language
You can see it in every nation
It helps communication
It's like a shining sun
Up high in the sky
And when you blink your eyes
It's like a nice surprise
Take your time
As long as you make the time
To be happy
Smile on, pass it on
Smile on, pass it on
Do do dodoo
Do do do do dodoo
You got to keep moving
Keep movin keep movin
It's a universal sign
Everyone can do it
You can change people's minds
If you choose to use it
Smile on, pass it on
Smile on, pass it on
And it comes in every language
You can see it in every nation
It helps communication
It's like a shining sun
Up high in the sky
And when you blink your eyes
It's like a nice surprise
Take your time
As long as you make the time
To be happy
Smile on, pass it on
Smile on, pass it on
Do do dodoo
Do do do do dodoo
You got to keep moving
Keep movin keep movin
It's a universal sign
Everyone can do it
You can change people's minds
If you choose to use it
Smile on, pass it on
Smile on, pass it on
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Smile On Lyrics as written by Kier Kirby Dmitry Brill
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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Beautiful and positive song.
Lady Miss K has a sultry disco voice.