. Martin Gore was always the first to confront Dave, but in this case it was through music that he would best serve the purpose of bringing Dave back from the brink of despair.The first verse of the song introduces us to the characters point of view, with an emphasis on things that are done to him, rather than what he has done to himselfI would tell you about the things they put me throughThe pain I've been subjected toBut the Lord himself would blushThe countless feasts laid at my feetForbidden fruits for me to eatBut I think your pulse would start to rushThe first three lines give the impression that his suffering is not because of God, but in spite of it. The second line has a connection with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Adam indeed had a "feast" laid at his feet, and the final line seems to imply that the character has more to tell us, but is afraid that we would not be able to understand, or possibly to believe, what he has to offer us. The second verse gives the impression that the character has been made a scapegoat, and is being made an example ofMorality would frown uponDecency look down uponThis scapegoat fates made of meBut I promise now, my judge and jurorsMy intentions couldn't have been purerMy case is easy to see.The first three lines talk of morality and decency, and this is important not only to identify the character as a "good" person, but also as one who is suffering through no fault of his own. The last three lines talk of intentions, which seems to relate quite literally to the relationship between Job and God. In the Bible, Job suffered so that God might make a point to Satan, and therefore his intentions could be seen as "good".While it should be noted that at no time does this character ever profess any type of religious preference, the choice of words leads one to believe that his experiences are of a holy nature. The constant religious references throughout the album give it a very dark and somber mood,...
