8/11/2023 0 Comments Twist lyrics![]() ![]() ![]() The latter stanza is about emptiness again, now in some sort of sexual context ("empty pie", "fun that people had at night"), which is now the only time she can be free of her burdens that she took on herself by ignoring God. In the Chorus she tells about the consequences of this decision: her eyes are just holograms (which symbolizes emptiness in her life) and though God's love has drawn red (blood) from her hands (she is faced with problems that are draining her energy/soul/.) trying to bring her back to life of meaning, she takes those problems as a reason not to change her life. to be so willed and never do what you say."). She is living atheistic life where only she can decide about anything concerning it. Yet she doesn't realize she is doing the exact same thing as those Christians. But this is hard to do and that is why she "wipes her brow/miles away" every morning. In the second stanza fights against her being like that by defying God. But Christians believe only God can absolve you of your sins. This is how Pilate tried to clean himself of murder of Jesus, because he thought that water could remove his sins. If you watch the music video you see someone drinking and washing his face with water. Because of the words "God's children" and "good books" I am inclined to believe she criticizes hipocrisy of Christians who think that their sins are forgiven by simply reading Bible (/confessing them) but not really repenting. ![]() The first stanza talks about people running away from their problems. I think it's actually the other way around: she has problems accepting God because of her atheistic background which revolves around material proofs which makes her think that her faith in God will "never be more than twist in her sobriety" (her sensible/logical life). Songs can mean just about anything, depending on the ears/heart/mind of the listener. That's part of the beauty.īut whatever! Music articulates emotions & thoughts in a way that words often fail to do. She's resentful of people who have learning experiences that go in the opposite direction of hers - starting out as a non-believer & then "seeing the light."īut whatever! Music articulates emotions & thoughts in a way that words often fail to do. She's saying that hypocritical, self-serving behavior doesn't discriminate against anyone. Some people say that religion is an opiate for the masses. "Sweet and handsome / Soft and porky / You pig out 'til you've seen the light / Pig out 'til you've seen the light". She's saying, "hey God (or whatever Higher Being), if you exist, thanks a lot for allowing me to do this to myself!" The chorus is about resentfully admitting that religion has become a hollow vessel. To assuage her guilt, she's trying to justify it to herself by saying that "good people" have a thirst for knowledge. Now your conscience is clear." She's amidst a learning experience, being exposed to new ideologies that are causing her to question life. "All God's children need travelling shoes" because life is long and hard. how utterly devastating it could be to face/accept that disconnect, the isolation, guilt, depression, etc. I think that this song is about atheism or agnosticism & the struggle to come to terms with what that means. I don't care about their different thoughts Look your love has drawn red from my hands
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