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've been broken, shut down and useless Feet above me Hands in the air You got me falling over and over You got me twisted tied up and tangled I do it all for you You know I've been a fool for you I thought I tripped on a shoelace I look down and it's only you
Now I'm standing at a terminal waiting to connect to another plane If I told you I just cancelled my flight to America Would you call me insane? Everything I am has been neatly contained into the contents of a Samsonite bag Me, a laptop, 2 suitcases and I'm coming to see you whether you like it or not Whether you like it or not
I've been put down, picked up and put off I've been held up, pushed and shoved around You got me falling over and over I've been drifting this side and upside down I do it all for you You know I'll be a fool for you I keep thinking I've lost something I look down and it's only you
Now I'm standing at a terminal waiting to connect to another plane And if I told you I just cancelled my flight to America Would you call me insane? Everything I am has been neatly contained into the contents of a Samsonite bag Me, a laptop, 2 suitcases and I'm coming to see you whether you like it or not
How many forms can indecision take? When does the warning light appear before a man breaks? Mine is a restless heart don't try to fix it You know sometimes, sometimes I want it to ache
Everything I am has been neatly contained into the contents of a Samsonite bag Me, a laptop, 2 suitcases and I'm coming to see you
And Now I'm standing at a terminal waiting to connect to another plane And if I told you I just cancelled my flight to America Would you call me insane? Everything I am has been neatly contained into the contents of a Samsonite bag Me, a laptop, 2 suitcases and I'm coming to see you whether you like it or not
Now I'm standing at a terminal waiting to connect to another plane If I told you I just cancelled my flight to America Would you call me insane? Everything I am has been neatly contained into the contents of a Samsonite bag Me, a laptop, 2 suitcases and I'm coming to see you whether you like it or not Whether you like it or not
I've been put down, picked up and put off I've been held up, pushed and shoved around You got me falling over and over I've been drifting this side and upside down I do it all for you You know I'll be a fool for you I keep thinking I've lost something I look down and it's only you
Now I'm standing at a terminal waiting to connect to another plane And if I told you I just cancelled my flight to America Would you call me insane? Everything I am has been neatly contained into the contents of a Samsonite bag Me, a laptop, 2 suitcases and I'm coming to see you whether you like it or not
How many forms can indecision take? When does the warning light appear before a man breaks? Mine is a restless heart don't try to fix it You know sometimes, sometimes I want it to ache
Everything I am has been neatly contained into the contents of a Samsonite bag Me, a laptop, 2 suitcases and I'm coming to see you
And Now I'm standing at a terminal waiting to connect to another plane And if I told you I just cancelled my flight to America Would you call me insane? Everything I am has been neatly contained into the contents of a Samsonite bag Me, a laptop, 2 suitcases and I'm coming to see you whether you like it or not
Lyrics submitted by 8r4m8l3ro53
Like It or Not Lyrics as written by Darren Stanley Hayes Darren Hayes
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
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This is SUCH a beautiful song. The lyrics themselves are just amazing, but when you actually hear the song....it's almost like you take a step back to think for a minute & go "Wow, that really means something". :angel: