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.
What I'd give if you'd feel my love
Take my hat off, take off your gloves
You'll never know
You already know
I can't help it, I can't sit still
Let me sneak in your window sill
Finally we combine our forces
Freedom is power to change the choices
Finally we combine our forces
Freedom is power to change the choices
Archimedes Plutonium
All you've worked for and all you've won
You'll never know
You'll never know
What I'd give if you'd feel my love
What I'd give if you'd feel my love
Finally we combine our forces
Freedom is power to shape the choices
Take my hat off, take off your gloves
You'll never know
You already know
I can't help it, I can't sit still
Let me sneak in your window sill
Finally we combine our forces
Freedom is power to change the choices
Finally we combine our forces
Freedom is power to change the choices
Archimedes Plutonium
All you've worked for and all you've won
You'll never know
You'll never know
What I'd give if you'd feel my love
What I'd give if you'd feel my love
Finally we combine our forces
Freedom is power to shape the choices
Lyrics submitted by tgbrow
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Check out Brent's explanation at around 3:30 in this video. blip.tv/btrlivestudio/ramona-falls-btr-live-studio-ep116-6097984
Basically Archimedes Plutonium is some internet personality with a lot of whacky, "out-there" theories about the universe. I think what Brent is trying to say is that even though this Archimedes guy might "waste" all his time on these crazy theories, there's still something admirable in trying so hard to find meaning even if your ideas might not be mainstream or may very well be absolute BS. It's still a noble pursuit.
I believe the "You'll never know/ you already know" is Brent saying that even if this guy is correct about all his theories, he'll never know that he is because they're either unprovable or else we'll never have the available technology to prove them in our lifetime.
I'd say Brent (or the speaker in the song at least) feels a strong connection with this Archimedes guy even though he doesn't know him personally. He wishes Archimedes could know or feel how much he cares about his work or supports him. That's my take on it anyhow. Maybe if I took the time to read about some of the guys weird ideas then I would see even more depth in the song.
Woah. I, for one, completely appreciate this info tbspitfire3! Thanks! I love Brent and all the music he's ever done. And it's always nice to get more info on what our musicians are thinking and singing about. :)