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.
After all this time
You still couldn't recognize
That your problem lies within
In a vicious circle
Can you tell me why
Why you've thrown it all away
'Cause it makes no sense to me
Why you wouldn't listen
I know it hurts
I tried to help to ease your pain
I know these words
They won't mean anything
I hope it hurts
You've only got yourself to blame
And I can't take this anymore
I'm over it
So over it
Watching you decline
What were you expecting
I can't save you from yourself
When you don't want saving
It's on your head
Don't point the finger point the blame
'Cause the warning signs were clear
You just wouldn't listen
I know it hurts
I tried to help to ease your pain
I know these words
They won't mean anything
I hope it hurts
You've only got yourself to blame
And I can't take this anymore
I'm over it
So over it
Breathe in, breathe out
I feel it coming round again
Breathe in, breathe out
Don't wanna ride your carousel
Breathe in, breathe out
Don't know how much more I can take
Breathe in, breathe out
Just stop 'cause I'm about to break
I know it hurts
I tried to help to ease your pain
I know these words
They won't mean anything
I hope it hurts
You've only got yourself to blame
And I can't take this anymore
(I'm over it)
I know it hurts
I tried to help to ease your pain
I know these words
They won't mean anything
I hope it hurts
You've only got yourself to blame
And I can't take this anymore, anymore
I'm over it
So over it
I'm over it
So over it
I'm over it
You still couldn't recognize
That your problem lies within
In a vicious circle
Can you tell me why
Why you've thrown it all away
'Cause it makes no sense to me
Why you wouldn't listen
I know it hurts
I tried to help to ease your pain
I know these words
They won't mean anything
I hope it hurts
You've only got yourself to blame
And I can't take this anymore
I'm over it
So over it
Watching you decline
What were you expecting
I can't save you from yourself
When you don't want saving
It's on your head
Don't point the finger point the blame
'Cause the warning signs were clear
You just wouldn't listen
I know it hurts
I tried to help to ease your pain
I know these words
They won't mean anything
I hope it hurts
You've only got yourself to blame
And I can't take this anymore
I'm over it
So over it
Breathe in, breathe out
I feel it coming round again
Breathe in, breathe out
Don't wanna ride your carousel
Breathe in, breathe out
Don't know how much more I can take
Breathe in, breathe out
Just stop 'cause I'm about to break
I know it hurts
I tried to help to ease your pain
I know these words
They won't mean anything
I hope it hurts
You've only got yourself to blame
And I can't take this anymore
(I'm over it)
I know it hurts
I tried to help to ease your pain
I know these words
They won't mean anything
I hope it hurts
You've only got yourself to blame
And I can't take this anymore, anymore
I'm over it
So over it
I'm over it
So over it
I'm over it
Lyrics submitted by EternalTearsOfSorrow
Over It Lyrics as written by Matthew Tuck Jason Bowld
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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This song seems to be about being in a relationship with someone who is self destructive. You decide you can't take it anymore, as the person seemingly doesn't want help when you offer it. It's about saying you're over it with this person, as tough of a decision as it may seem, you know staying with them may end up destroying you both in the long run. It's just getting way too toxic.