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.
Yeah, I was always the crazy one
Broke into the stadium
And I wrote your number on the 50 yard line
You were always the perfect one
And a valedictorian so
Under your number I wrote "call for a good time"
I only wanted to get your attention
But you overlooked me somehow
Besides you had too many boyfriends to mention
And I played my guitar too loud
How do you like me now?
How do you like me now?
Now that I'm on my way?
You still think I'm crazy
Standing here today?
I couldn't make you love me
But I always dreamed about living in your radio
How do you like me now?
When I took off to Tennessee
I heard that you made fun of me
Never imagined I'd make it this far
Then you married into money girl
Ain't it a cruel and funny world?
He took your dreams and he tore them apart
He never comes home
And you're always alone
And your kids hear you cry down the hall
Alarm clock starts ringin'
Who could that be singin'
It's me baby, with your wake up call!
How do you like me now?
How do you like me now?
Now that I'm on my way?
You still think I'm crazy
Standin' here today?
I couldn't make you love me
But I always dreamed about living in your radio
How do you like me now, yeah
How do you like me now?
Now that I'm on my way?
You still think I'm crazy
Standin' here today?
I couldn't make you love me
But I always dreamed about living in your radio
How do you like me now?
Tell me baby
I will preach on
Broke into the stadium
And I wrote your number on the 50 yard line
You were always the perfect one
And a valedictorian so
Under your number I wrote "call for a good time"
I only wanted to get your attention
But you overlooked me somehow
Besides you had too many boyfriends to mention
And I played my guitar too loud
How do you like me now?
How do you like me now?
Now that I'm on my way?
You still think I'm crazy
Standing here today?
I couldn't make you love me
But I always dreamed about living in your radio
How do you like me now?
When I took off to Tennessee
I heard that you made fun of me
Never imagined I'd make it this far
Then you married into money girl
Ain't it a cruel and funny world?
He took your dreams and he tore them apart
He never comes home
And you're always alone
And your kids hear you cry down the hall
Alarm clock starts ringin'
Who could that be singin'
It's me baby, with your wake up call!
How do you like me now?
How do you like me now?
Now that I'm on my way?
You still think I'm crazy
Standin' here today?
I couldn't make you love me
But I always dreamed about living in your radio
How do you like me now, yeah
How do you like me now?
Now that I'm on my way?
You still think I'm crazy
Standin' here today?
I couldn't make you love me
But I always dreamed about living in your radio
How do you like me now?
Tell me baby
I will preach on
Lyrics submitted by DamnBritneySpears, edited by CMcDonald23
How Do You Like Me Now?! Lyrics as written by Toby Keith Chuck Cannon
Lyrics © Tokeco Tunes
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The title is inspirational. It's one of those titles that you toss back into some jerk's face 'cause he uses it as a crutch time and time again:) You go, Toby!