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Sometimes I go whole days
listening bored, half asleep
I won't say anything
that's worth a thing to me
One day, suddenly, time
took a turn that once felt so brief
I blinked to see polite ghosts fading quickly
What begins as an unguarded
train of thoughts slowly can become
an addiction to the slumber
of disc... | 06AGErQNQo09uQYU | 3530822107858745186 | This song struck me as being exactly about an eating disorder. I suppose it's hard to see unless you've been through it. Particularly the lines, "An addiction to the slumber of disconnection" and "keeps you numb through the hours till gone is another day," capture the feeling of an eating disorder perfectly. I wonder i... |
Sometimes I go whole days
listening bored, half asleep
I won't say anything
that's worth a thing to me
One day, suddenly, time
took a turn that once felt so brief
I blinked to see polite ghosts fading quickly
What begins as an unguarded
train of thoughts slowly can become
an addiction to the slumber
of disc... | 06AGErQNQo09uQYU | 3530822107858745186 | **I take this song as a girl who is trapped in love with a lover she no longer cares for, and she has met someone new who she is slowly becoming addicted to. *(This is just how I see the song; not what is necessarily right)VERSE 1;Sometimes I go whole days; Listening, bored, half asleepI won’t say anything that’s worth... |
Sometimes I go whole days
listening bored, half asleep
I won't say anything
that's worth a thing to me
One day, suddenly, time
took a turn that once felt so brief
I blinked to see polite ghosts fading quickly
What begins as an unguarded
train of thoughts slowly can become
an addiction to the slumber
of disc... | 06AGErQNQo09uQYU | 3530822107858745186 | It seems to me that this song is about depression. "Sometimes I go whole days, Listening bored, half asleep. I won't say anything worth a thing to me." Apathy and lethargy are perhaps the hardest symptoms of depression to deal with, since they have already defeated any effort to pull yourself out of it. There is mentio... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | okay, i understand that Maynard's lyrics often can mean multiple things. but this is a song that seems very clear to me. he is talking about a man who is obsessed with strippers, or a particular stripper. and every time he goes to see her dance in the strip club he loses control of himself, looses any self esteem he ma... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Violent Retard--- first off, to tell us to "just stop writing mindless theories" beats the purpose of us commenting on this site in the first place. And the fact that you say that its' "Magdalena" and not "Magdalene" is completely redundant. Like NewAgegnostic said, Magdalena was "just one of many names for her." You w... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | By the way, I'm just wondering about where you guys heard about Jesus coming on to Mary Magdalene and stuff. I'm a Christian and as far as the Bible says, He never came unto her and I don't think He would. I don't want to be one of those annoying Christians who gave us a bad name by going and pointing accusing fingers ... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | obviously this song is about not wanting to do all of this to the stripper but he lost his self-control because its force was just too hard to draw away from...something else to think of: mary magdalene in the bible... a friend of jesus, a prostitute, but due to her devotion she was pardoned by jesus... OBVIOUSLY mayna... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | you can't say "obviously" when referring to apc or tool. that could possibly be one meaning, but there could be so many more. the beauty of these songs is that you can interpret them for yourself and give them a more personal meaning. lenaon March 05, 2002 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | i always got from this song that he is wanting this girl, and that he is undenialby obsessed with her, dont shoot me if you think otherwise, its just thats what its meant to me, and its gotten me thru some really rough times with all of that shitKdog30001on April 17, 2002 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an er... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | It should be "lovely goddess" and not "earthly"I see a lot of people saying it's about a stripper, maybe. But when I first heard the song, I think it's more about some one who is in love with a person and is willing to do anything for a kiss, a touch by the other person. x_Tyr_xon August 27, 2008 Link1 Reply Log in t... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Rjina - Yup ure right, after all this is the purpose of this site and all. I wouldn't be writing some made up shit, MJK just said it. And let me just remind you that the lyrics to "Judith" are refering to his mother and the song "Brena" is about his ex-wife. I think this was the original idea of "MER DE NOMS". I'm not ... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Just because Maynard doesn't agree with Christianity, it doesn't mean he can't make Biblical allusions in his songs. In fact, that's probably why he does, to create a controversial dogmatic point. hallusidogenon February 03, 2010 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | i thought it was about how when people have faith in something, they don't realize that they blindly surrender everything, and magdalena (in the song, not anyone particularly) was a representation because she was irresistable..wrheyaon March 13, 2010 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | It's a bout sex"Overcome by yourMoving templeOvercome by thisHoliest of altars"What's the name of his vineyard? Merkin. What's a merkin? Look it up...and desire and the power of the "Moving temple" "Holiest of Altars" think anatomy folks. It's the power of the Puscifer... Sometimes if you look too deep you miss the obv... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | i don't believe u have the right to suggest that Maynard does not believe in Christianity...he may not practise it but he still devotes some time into the practise...but the song itself to me is simply trying to say that Jesus pushed himself onto Magdalena...Jesus new that she was a "Black Madonna" but he still none th... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | yeah lena, im sorry, i usually dont (especially for me since im a fricken finatic).. there are certainly other interpretations but this is the one i saw very quickly. yeah aspect of demise i agree...like ive said before. i key to APC is taking mythology and applying it to life and applying it to life's force. im sure w... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | i guess, aspect of demise, that you're right that i dont have the right to just say that. but with the numerous tool songs and with judith, he doesn't seem to believe it. he grew up in a very religious family, and i do not believe he believes in it, but i shouldnt make generalizations like that, trueJondude11on April 1... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | The song is about the Rennes-de-Chatau and the Magdelene/Isis cult or Goddess worship. The idea is that M. Magdelene is the sacred whore and you can reach salvation through sex. The Rennes-de-Chatau is a temple dedicated to her but it is far from Christian. sevenaynon April 24, 2002 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyTher... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | This song is about obsession. When you're just going insane over someone or something. Don't jump to conclusions! It's not necessarily about a girl thought it very well could be but it could also be about a hobby or a material thing. Beowulf_Xtremeon April 30, 2002 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. @Beow... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I've looked everywhere in the Bible where it mentions Mary Magdalene and not ever does it mention anything or give any sign or clue of Jesus coming on to her. Why would he? Are you sure you don't have this mixed up with something else? I think I've heard of other religons where the believe something like that about Jes... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I totally agree with Beowulf_Xtreme, I really don't know where you could have got that Jesus pushed himself onto Mary Magdalene. There is nowhere in the bible that says this. I know that they were close but not in a sexual way, Jesus was never interested in that sort of relationship with her or anyonetrinity_neoon May ... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Thank you, Trinity_Neo, why would Jesus do that anyway? I believe He is the son of God and he was perfect, he was only on earth to fulfill his purpose and a sexual relationship wasn't part of that. If you disagree or don't think Jesus is the Son of God then that's OK, but I just had to say this. Beowulf_Xtremeon May 03... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | ~NiGHTSFTP~, I'm sorry you feel the way but there really is no reason to lash out at people's beliefs like that. There is really no point and only causes only harm to people which is not a good thing. I'm advising you for future purposes as a friend that whenever you disagree with someone, keep it to yourself or so say... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | This is straight from the website:--MAGDALENAMusic & Orchestrations by Heitor Villa-LobosLyrics & Adaptation by Robert Wright & George ForrestBook by Frederick Hazlitt Brennan & Homer CurranOpened September 20, 1948 at the Ziegfeld Theatre, (New York) and ran for 88 performances. SynopsisAct IAlthough the librettists i... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Mary Magdalene was the prostitute who first saw Jesus after his resurrection so maybe the Magdalena Maynard is talking about brought him back to life, not literally but in some way...Harry Manbackon May 29, 2002 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Hey guys! I think I've found something here! I was just watching the interview with Maynard and Billy on the APC official website and I noticed something Maynard said. When being asked about his feelings about people getting bottleg copies of the cd off the net or downloading it off of Napster and stuff like that, he s... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | somehow my post got deleted from yesterday. oh well, i'll repost, THIS IS HUGE!!! I was looking at a poster with about 100 titles of musicals on it and one was called Magdalena. So I did some research on it. you're not going to believe this! the play is about two lovers set on (what i think is) a fictional river called... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Whatever interpretation you put on it, I used it for the near-literal sexual tension, sexual desire, driving the words. I sent it to a girl, and she took notice. Anyway, with Maynard, lyrics are wrapped in ambiguity. This we know as fact. So multiple meanings are expected to be drawn. Codeineon June 14, 2002 LinkNo R... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Does it ever occur to most of you, that these fucking songs, or anything in life for that matter can have some other meaning or purpose? Stop pretending or acting like YOU know what the songs were written about and concentrate on what they MEAN to YOU. 2thesnon June 14, 2002 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Go with Jondude11's idea. Magdalena is the name of a fictional river that was apparently the most beautiful river in the world, and it was hard to leave when you got there, or something like that. I remember vaguely staying awake in English class to listen to it. As for Beowulf...that is a very very intelligent synopsi... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I know this was a while ago, but Maynard is anti-christian because if you listen to the song "disgustipation" he makes fun of sermans by saying how stupid they are with the whole thought of "the cries of the carrots" and "let the rabbits wear glasses", which try and say save the carrots, which is a silly idea. Also, in... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | maynard isnt against christianity per se i think. hes been interviewed about this many times and he usually says something to the effect of hating those who turn a profit from religion or use it in a way to manipulate people. kinda like that icp song (why the hell was i listening to that shit?) when they make fun of th... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I always assumed it was about Mary Magdalene... "overcome by your moving temple" Movie temples are primarily Wiccan, and I believe I read somewhere that Mary Magdalene was Wiccan... "a dollar at a time"... Prostitution comes to mind... but it could be a number of things. Why couldn't the song just be about a man who fa... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | That's part of what makes this song so amazing, the way Maynard talks about losing control to all these things that Magdalena is. That's true about how many of the people referred to in the Bible as "the harlot" were actually not in that occupation -- often foreign women were called this because they didn't observe the... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | That's part of what makes this song so amazing, the way Maynard talks about losing control to all these things that Magdalena is. That's true about how many of the people referred to in the Bible as "the harlot" were actually not in that occupation -- often foreign women were called this because they didn't observe the... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | When I heard the song, I immediately thought more of The Virgin Mary. I have been to a lot of Catholic Chruches, and it seems that everywhere you find a statue of Mother Mary, you will find a box to put your money in as well. It seems that Maynard is comparing Mary to a Goddess, because in the Cathlic faith, Mary is al... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | There are/were lots of Christian sects that said things such as Jesus and Mary Magdalene were a couple-- the holy couple that appears in many pagan religions, which of course elevates M. Magdalene to a goddess. They also referred to her as "the black Madonna" because she was the opposite of the other Madonna, the Virgi... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | IC_assasain I think is on the right track, or at least I agree with that to a great extent. But I would take it further. I would take it to the level of an actual woman, a goddess and a "slut" at the same time, someone with enough personal power to make even maynard lose control over his desire (no not literally, just ... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Magdalena aka Mary Magdalene is like the opposite of the Virgin Mary. But she's still sort of a goddess, which is what Maynard means about 'my black madonna.' And then note the 'dollar at a time,' ie, stripping/dancing/whatever you'd like to call it. Holiest of altars, etcetera etceteraI have no idea what it actually m... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | This song to me is just being completely dumbfounded by sexual prowess from someone else. being completely taken over by your libido within those moments. Maynard is just comparing it to Magdelena, the prositute from the bible, and comparing it to a stripper as well. tommanon October 11, 2002 LinkNo Replies Log in to... |
Overcome by your
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
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Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | oi..just something i wanted to add..if it hasn't already been posted..but i remember a song from a Spanish concert.. one of the songs name was "Magdalena" when i first heard of this song.. i thought the two had some resemblence.. but.. 'course i'd have to translate the words from the song.. but, aye when i do.. i could... |
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Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | OMG, seriously people, stop trying to be more impressive than the artist you interpret and just interpret it. THIS SONG IS NOT ABOUT JESUS. NOT EVERYTHING TOOL AND APC WRITE IS ABOUT SOMETHING BIBLICAL. eddievanhillbillyon May 05, 2003 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | oi, and one other thing.. it also shows a Wiccan star. Wicca was a subdivision of Christianity at one point. but the Wiccan star can also be used as a pagan symbol. i think TOOL is just "tooling" with your head, kid. OrcishIncubuson May 06, 2003 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
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To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | ~NiGHTSFTP~: congratulations on ruining a perfectly calm and intellectual discussion with your ignorant exclamations. How dare you insult someone because their beliefs are different than yours? Beowulf is one of the most open minded Christians I've seen yet, and you go and insult them because you're too stupid and clos... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | does no one think anything of the fact that a musical was written called Magdalena and the plot has to do with a statue of a madonna, in accordance to the lyric in the APC song "my black madonna"? Jondude11on June 30, 2003 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | after reading the "da vinci code - tom brown" this song meant so totally different to me. "sevenayn" in this chain, two years back, said something about goddess worship... i guess this could be one of the ways to look at this song.... not so in the exact terms as salvation through sex with whores.... but if u have read... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Well, a woman's body is her temple, and if she's dancing, she's got a moving temple. I think we all know what the holiest of altars is. I see it as a conflict between the ingrained morals against sexuality (especially women's) and the deep primal urge to just give in to the wild monkey within. Mary magdalene has been s... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | ALSO, consider THE FACT, that the artist (and thier good freind), alex grey, did lateralas artwork, and their stageshow, with HIS paintings. ALL of his paintings symbolize an acknowledgement of GOD , and some JESUS. now, are you trying to tell me that there's no way anyone in TOOL or APC might be religious? or are you ... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | "Fuck your god, fuck your Lord and your Christ, he did this, took all you had and left you this way, still you pray, you never stray, you never taste of the fruit, never thought to question why." that sounds like a christian song? i thought christian songs WORSHIP Christ, not spit at him. besides, when Maynard was a ch... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Just to let you know, homosexuality couldn't possibly be the next step in human evolution. Why? Because evolutionary process is the passing on of genes to offspring. Thus, you need two things:1. Prove that homosexuality is genetic. This hasn't been proven yet. What I think about it doesn't matter here. 2. The ability f... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
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My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | HOLD ON PEOPLE! The bible refers to Mary MAGDALENE not Magdalena as this song. It's even pronounced differently with the bibles Magdalene (Mag-da-lin) and Magdalena (Mag-da-lena). Magdalena was a real person who lived only a few centuries ago (Not Mary Magdalene who lived in the time of Jesus 2000 years ago) Look into ... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | In my personal opinion, the writer sees a certain womans body as a temple and his entire self is overthorwn by a desire to be with her. (This song always makes me laugh because my sisters name is Amanda Lena and when Maynard sings 'Magdalena' it almost sounds like he's saying her name.. Sorry, I found that amusing and ... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Evidently he really is falling for this girl.and what dris said is a very good point. I grew up in a southern baptist church and the church scared me into what they believed because they said that I would go to hell over anything. I got really panicky and I finally gave up being a servant for a master who treats me lik... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | As with everything, it all seems to start with a girl. Regardless of my own story, this is the meaning it brought to me: Love born of the hope of turning a slut into a saint. The love of a supreme beauty reinforced by hope that you can change her from the way she was, how much sweeter if you can keep what no one else c... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | PS: The musical may have some relevance... but statues of maddonna's aren't all that rare... there is actually an icon known as a "Black Madonna" associated with Goddess Worship... which just brings us back to "The real Mary Magdalene"crucify_the_egoon November 05, 2004 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an erro... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I think this song is about irony. People are easily manipulated. "I'd sell soul, my self esteem a dollar at a time". Giving money to that which is holy ... because one is tempted and basically controlled to do such...well that is hardly holy. I don't really know what the promise of this "magdalena" is, but the whole co... |
Overcome by your
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Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I think a few people have mentioned the point I am about to make already, but here goes. As a person who has recently jumped on the da Vinci Code Band-wagon, i've been reading up on the whole catholic conspiracy thing... i'll just explain it a bit for the people who haven't heard much about it. Christianity became a ma... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I really think this song is talking about Jesus's relationship with Maria Magdalena, the way jesus felt touched by a human feeling. Maynard playing the rol of jesus on this song. here2infinityon November 23, 2004 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I'm going to have to agree with the people who brought up the Da Vinci Code(couldn't put that book down). I WANT to say that in this song Maynard is renouncing the new testament and accepting Mary Magdalene for the goddess that she was, not the whore the bible make her out to be, as a sort of metaphor for all the beaut... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | As far as the divinci code. I have read the book and he makes some good points, but maybe he is a good historian that throws controversial opinions in when he sees a gap in history. That is just my opinion but people are doing all kinds of things for money these days. Dont take your whole view of life by what one book ... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I like matyreulogy's explanation. I am a christian (sort of) and i have seen Christians toss money to the church like nothing (when they could be doing what god wanted and give it to the poor directly not some institution that no one is really sure where the money goes). Also guys, Maynard isnt just anti-christian, the... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
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A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | - thatredhotsong - I'm with you on this one... in a big way. 'pages 348 - 349' The first thing I thought after finishing the latter was 'mer de noms'. I ran through the lyrics to magdalena and chuckled... Tool is no stranger to symbolism or metaphor either. Which raises questions about the guys. the_utopianon April 06,... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
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My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I really think its about an obsession also. These lines really brought me to that conclusion. "So pure, so rare, to witness such an earthly goddessThat I've lost my self-control, beyond compelled to throw this dollar"Its about giving anything, even if that means your soul to get whatever you are after. And that he/she ... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | this always made sense to me as it being about a prostitue (i'd sell my soul, my self esteem a dollar at a time - prostitution is one of the few things that carries such a stimga in American culture)..one that was particularly irresistable for whatever reason. that also makes sense if we go with the popular theory that... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Now I haven't read through all the comments, so I'm not sure if someone has mentioned this before, but this song could be about drugs. Many of the songs on the Thirteenth Step refer to drugs, and could be interpreted that way, and this is one of them, also. Being overcome by the drugs, and compelled to throw money down... |
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Holiest of altars
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So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I had a black guy today tell me that this song is racist. I really think that they will say anything that isnt rap is so racist. Poor people we only give them everything and we have to be nice to them. Its like their handicap and we have to help them be as cool as we are by playing their music and putting them on tv. I... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Ok guys. Mary Magdalene wasn't a whore, she was not described as a prostitued until the late 60's if not 70's . What you need to be aware is that , what you read, isn't the only truth , infact .. the new testment.. is only half of the story... one side of an account , and history is written by the winners .. and wit ht... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Does anyone else think it's significant that "Mer de Noms" contains not only a song named "Magdalena" but also songs named "Rose" and "Sleeping Beauty"? First of all, "Magdalena" clearly references the concepts of the sacred feminine and goddess worship. Now I may only be a crack "DaVinci Code"-type researcher, but one... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | holiest of alters...earthly goddess...my black madonna.... all of these are references to mary magdelene....who was never actually proven to be a prostitute, but jesus' apparent confidant and companion. Possibly even the mother of his child(ren)... The church is a scandalous bunch of people, namely men who would've cov... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | The present day side of this song is about him wanting to have sex with a stripper (NOT A PROSTITUTE). He wants to thorw his money down for a kiss, but he will never get it. With a prostitute he would get it. "I bare witness to this place this prayer so long forgotten" the strip club. "Holiest of alters" The stage"Blac... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | The song is, clearly, about a prostitute, yes, but I think it's more of a metaphor for what we desire most in life. Would we not sell our soul, our self-esteem for what we desire most? Maybe I think a little deeper about these things than others, but that's what I got out of it. ^_^william_serenityon September 07, 2005... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I agree with iconofsin...maynard is famous for taking something small and blowing it out of proportion. or just giving it a bigger and better meaning:"over come by your moving temple"...the bible refers to our body as a temple. maynard is known for his recurring religous references, as seen with songs like OPIATE, a so... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | wow, thatredhotsong. I just now read your post after i posted mine. you are so right. if you havent yet, go see the da vinci code! she is referred to as the rose and the sleeping beauty. amazing. When did the Da Vinci code come out though? before or after Mer De Noms? I dont know, but its something to think about. a.is... |
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To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
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Holiest of altars
I'd sell
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My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | The Body = Holiest of AltarsThis place, this prayer, so long forgotten... THINK ABOUT IT! It's like William Blake had said in "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell": WE ARE THE GODS AND GODDESSES! Religion has taken the HOLY out of HUMANS and PLACED IT INTO THE HANDS OF AN EVIL INSTITUTION, THE CHURCH AND THOSE CLAIMING TO ... |
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To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
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Holiest of altars
I'd sell
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | guys... listen. you all seem to be on the right track here. but it's not overwhelmingly complex. mary magdalene (magdalena) was the supposed wife of jesus. she is often heavily associated with the holy grail. to make a very long story short, if the holy grail was ever uncovered, the truth of christianity would be heavi... |
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To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
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Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Mary Magdalene (in other countries known as Magdalena) was known to be not only the first person to see Jesus after he was ressurected by according to the Gnostic Gospels, was also his wife. This was hidden over by the Roman Catholic Church. After the Ascension she fled to France and all the places where she was known ... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | i think this song is about pure lust. Maynard does an outstanding job of making all of his lyrics extremely passionate, whether its for love, hate, scorn, lust, etc. I believe Magdalena is a whore, as one who goes to whore houses is usually considered dishonorable. so, the main character is throwing away his self estee... |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | This song is about (i think) being so drawn to someone and wanting them so much that you are willing to do anything for them. You would give up and do whatever it takes to get them to want you too. 3Libras_APCon July 07, 2006 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
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To witness such an earthly goddess
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Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | yeah, i didn´t really see "Magdalena", as more than this girl so impressive and fascinating, that he can´t believe she´s real, nothing else but a deep passion. May I say, veeery deep. Frauon July 21, 2006 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
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Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
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One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Not that this has anything to do with the song, but it is kinda wierd. My friend brought up the point about Rosetta Stoned referrencing Area 51 and I looked into it. Rumor has it that the tapes on the alien autopsies where named the Magdalena Tapes. Kinda of wierd, right? Now wiether those tapes exist or not is a diffe... |
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Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Yea, the solo is good, but i hate to sound like an asshole. This sight is mostly about the lyrics. I wish more people would comment on more then just the lyrics, cause some times the music in the background influences the way we procive must, and the feeling the artist had, or wanted to feel. Zanon August 05, 2006 Li... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | This song really hits home. I think its not only a reflection of Maynard's lack of self control but also the "Magdalena" he speaks of. Being an ex-stripper i've seen the looks on a "clients" face as he approaches with his money. Its a sense of fantasy, eroticism etc. The business is all about giving one's self or soul ... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Could have to do with personal experience written through mythological metaphor. Or it could have to do with the, early church suppressed, belief that Jesus and Mary Magdalene were lovers. LordLycanon January 27, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I can't believe that people here are trying to back up the meaning of this song (which is clearly only able to be interpretted personally) with facts about Mary Magdalene whose role in the life of jesus has been in question for 2000 years! "Jesus new that she was a "Black Madonna" but he still none the less came onto h... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Rofl XD"(There is a lot of proof in the bible," - perfectcurseThat's all I have to say on that matter. Secondly, no-one here is in any position as to say whether or not Maynard IS religious, less so the group as a whole, because each one could believe something different. That said, it is LIKELY that he is not religiou... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | As for Maynard not believing in Christianity, I'm not so sure about that - he certianly devotes a lot of time to it for someone who doesn't believe. He might hate it, but I think there's some belief there. I don't believe myself but there you go...lukeshepon January 30, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | there is actually nothing in the bible or even any of the nostic gospels about Mary Magdalene being a prostitute. Knowing Maynard, i dont think he would base a whole song on an unfounded rumor. i believe this is one of his clever little devices used to throw us off (lacrymology). If i remember correctly Magdalena is th... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | ACTUALLY!!! IT SOUNDS MORE LIKE HES TALKING BOUT A STRIPPER!!! How he throws money at her while she undresses. And he has the urge to screw her senseless. Or am I just being ignorant lolzMr.BERNARDon February 28, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | lol@ some of the blatant ennuendo in this song that is overlooked in trying to find a much more complex meaning. Anyone familiar with TOOL knows that lyrics are often perceived as being deep and meaningful are often very simple and humorous at the same time:Overcome by yourMoving templeOvercome by thisHoliest of altars... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Maybe it is talking about hipocrites. Just him saying magdalena puts christianity out there, think about how many people say they believe one way but act another. While your sitting in church the guy beside you is saying he does not drink and that he is a pure christian, when in fact he is an alcoholic who abuses his w... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I agree with MR. BERNARD, the meaning of this song is so obvious!!! Maynard is watching a stripper and he wants her!!! even in the art in the CD, there is a picture of a napkin that has writing on (i think its maynards) it saying "id sell my self esteem a dollar at a time for just one taste of you, my magdalena" and on... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | To those posting about Jesus- Its quite simple minded of you to just think of Jesus as a "perfect man" and devoid of any personality whatsoever. He was born, grew up, lived a life and everything. Its not so far fetched as to think of him loving someone romantically or being attracted to someone just because the Bible d... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Magdalena is a Polish/Slavic name for a girl as well as the Bible reference. Polish people have a great reverence for the Black Madonna, or Our Lady of Czestochowa (look it up). I believe Maynard's Magda was Polish. :) As for the altar, something about her was sacred enough that he wanted to be able to immerse himself ... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Please nobody jump on me (as others have in this thread) for my interpretation, I do not assume I am correct or anything :)I was listening to this song today. Reminded me of a certain girl, in such a powerful way. I'm a relatively straight female, but whatever, for some reason, every word conjured up an image of her. T... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I thought this song was about Christians, specifically Roman Catholics. Roman Catholics hold processions every now and then, they would parade religious icons which are placed on top of movable altars built especially for that. That's probably what MJK meant by moving altar. Also, some devout pilgrims would kiss(the "t... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | maynardslyrics.comI think Maynard's words need to be shared with the world, in their most accurate form. He is something of a lyrical genius, and we all know this. The site is very simple, but the main object of my site is not the layout, it's the lyrics. You will not find more accurate tool/apc/puscifer lyrics anywher... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Mary Magdalene wasn't a prostitute. The catholic church denounced that a few hundred years ago. She was a true disciple of Jesus Christ, and because she was a woman, the catholic church wouldn't allow it to be told that way. Corruption in the church. Which is what I believe this song is about. He's not speaking of Mary... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | I think you're all on the wrong track about this incredible song. You know that most of the songs in Mer De Noms (Sea of Names) are as one might expect, titled with Names. I think that "Judith" prooves that all of the names are actually people who Maynard and/or the others knew (Judith was his mother as you all know). ... |
Overcome by your
Moving temple
Overcome by this
Holiest of altars
So pure
So rare
To witness such an earthly goddess
That I've lost my self-control
Beyond compelled to throw this dollar
Down before your
Holiest of altars
I'd sell
My soul
My self-esteem
A dollar at a time
One chance
One kiss
One... | 06DtRAZohpZIYvDq | 321 | Rjina - Yup ure right, after all this is the purpose of this site and all. I wouldn't be writing some made up shit, MJK just said it. And let me just remind you that the lyrics to "Judith" are refering to his mother and the song "Brena" is about his ex-wife. I think this was the original idea of "MER DE NOMS". I'm not ... |
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