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This Jesus Must Die Lyrics
Soundtrack: Jesus Christ Superstar Lyrics
This Jesus Must Die Text
PRIEST ONE
Good Caiaphas, the council waits for you.
The Pharisees and priests are here for you.
CAIAPHAS
Ah gentlemen, you know why we are here.
We've not much time, and quite a problem here
MOB (outside)
Hosanna! Superstar!
Hosanna! Superstar!
Hosanna! Superstar!
Hosanna! Superstar!
ANNAS
Listen to that howling mob of blockheads in the street!
A trick or two with lepers, and the whole town's on its feet.
ALL (inside)
He is dangerous!
MOB (outside)
Jesus Christ Superstar!
ALL (inside)
He is dangerous!
MOB (outside)
Tell us that you're who they say you are.
PRIEST TWO
The man is in town right now to whip up some support.
PRIEST THREE
A rabble rousing mission that I think we must abort.
ALL (inside)
He is dangerous!
MOB (outside)
Jesus Christ Superstar!
ALL (inside)
He is dangerous!
PRIEST TWO
Look Caiaphas, they're right outside our yard.
PRIEST THREE
Quick Caiaphas, go call the Roman guard.
CAIAPHAS
No, wait!
We need a more permanent solution to our problem.
ANNAS
What then to do about Jesus of Nazareth?
Miracle wonderman, hero of fools.
PRIEST THREE
No riots, no army, no fighting, no slogans.
CAIAPHAS
One thing I'll say for him -- Jesus is cool.
ANNAS
We dare not leave him to his own devices.
His half-witted fans will get out of control.
PRIESTS
But how can we stop him?
His glamour increases
By leaps every moment; he's top of the poll.
CAIAPHAS
I see bad things arising.
The crowd crown him king; which the Romans would ban.
I see blood and destruction,
Our elimination because of one man.
Blood and destruction because of one man.
ALL (inside)
Because, because, because of one man.
CAIAPHAS
Our elimination because of one man.
ALL (inside)
Because, because, because of one, 'cause of one, 'cause of one man.
PRIEST THREE
What then to do about this Jesus-mania?
ANNAS
Now how to we deal with a carpenter king?
PRIESTS
Where do we start with a man who is bigger
Than John was when John did his baptism thing?
CAIAPHAS
Fools, you have no perception!
The stake we are gambling are frighteningly high!
We must crush him completely,
So like John before him, this Jesus must die.
For the sake of the nation, this Jesus must die.
ALL (inside)
Must die, must die, this Jesus must die.
CAIAPHAS
So like John before him, this Jesus must die.
ALL (inside)
Must die, must die, this Jesus must, Jesus must, Jesus must die!
PRIEST ONE
Good Caiaphas, the council waits for you.
The Pharisees and priests are here for you.
CAIAPHAS
Ah gentlemen, you know why we are here.
We've not much time, and quite a problem here
MOB (outside)
Hosanna! Superstar!
Hosanna! Superstar!
Hosanna! Superstar!
Hosanna! Superstar!
ANNAS
Listen to that howling mob of blockheads in the street!
A trick or two with lepers, and the whole town's on its feet.
ALL (inside)
He is dangerous!
MOB (outside)
Jesus Christ Superstar!
ALL (inside)
He is dangerous!
MOB (outside)
Tell us that you're who they say you are.
PRIEST TWO
The man is in town right now to whip up some support.
PRIEST THREE
A rabble rousing mission that I think we must abort.
ALL (inside)
He is dangerous!
MOB (outside)
Jesus Christ Superstar!
ALL (inside)
He is dangerous!
PRIEST TWO
Look Caiaphas, they're right outside our yard.
PRIEST THREE
Quick Caiaphas, go call the Roman guard.
CAIAPHAS
No, wait!
We need a more permanent solution to our problem.
ANNAS
What then to do about Jesus of Nazareth?
Miracle wonderman, hero of fools.
PRIEST THREE
No riots, no army, no fighting, no slogans.
CAIAPHAS
One thing I'll say for him -- Jesus is cool.
ANNAS
We dare not leave him to his own devices.
His half-witted fans will get out of control.
PRIESTS
But how can we stop him?
His glamour increases
By leaps every moment; he's top of the poll.
CAIAPHAS
I see bad things arising.
The crowd crown him king; which the Romans would ban.
I see blood and destruction,
Our elimination because of one man.
Blood and destruction because of one man.
ALL (inside)
Because, because, because of one man.
CAIAPHAS
Our elimination because of one man.
ALL (inside)
Because, because, because of one, 'cause of one, 'cause of one man.
PRIEST THREE
What then to do about this Jesus-mania?
ANNAS
Now how to we deal with a carpenter king?
PRIESTS
Where do we start with a man who is bigger
Than John was when John did his baptism thing?
CAIAPHAS
Fools, you have no perception!
The stake we are gambling are frighteningly high!
We must crush him completely,
So like John before him, this Jesus must die.
For the sake of the nation, this Jesus must die.
ALL (inside)
Must die, must die, this Jesus must die.
CAIAPHAS
So like John before him, this Jesus must die.
ALL (inside)
Must die, must die, this Jesus must, Jesus must, Jesus must die!
Jesus Christ Superstar
Soundtrack Lyrics for Movie, 1996
Track Listing
›Overture (Instrumental) Lyrics
›Heaven On Their Minds Lyrics
›What's The Buzz Lyrics
›Strange Thing Mystifying Lyrics
›Then We Are Decided Lyrics
›Everything's Alright Lyrics
›This Jesus Must Die Lyrics
›Hosanna Lyrics
›Simon Zealotes Lyrics
›Poor Jerusalem Lyrics
›Pilate's Dream Lyrics
›The Temple Lyrics
›Don't Know How To Love Him Lyrics
›Damned For All Time/Blood Money Lyrics
›The Last Supper Lyrics
›Gethsemane (I Only Want To Say) Lyrics
›The Arrest Lyrics
›Peter's Denial Lyrics
›Pilate And Christ Lyrics
›King Herod's Song Lyrics
›Could We Start Again, Please? Lyrics
›Judas' Death Lyrics
›Trial Before Pilate Lyrics
›Superstar Lyrics
›The Crucifixion Lyrics
May, 07th 2014
The song "This Jesus Must Die" from the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" poetrays the escalating concern and strategic planning of the high priests and Pharisees regarding Jesus. Set against the backdrop of a cheering mob outside, the lyrics convey the inner turmoil and fear among the religious leaders about Jesus' growing influence and the potential political consequences of his actions.
The song opens with a meeting led by Caiaphas, the high priest, indicating the irgency of the situation. The crowd's enthusiastic chants for Jesus ('Hosanna! Superstar!') outside contrast starkly with the worried discussions inside. Annas, another priest, dismisses the crowd as ignorant for being swayed by Jesus' miracles, underscoring the religious leaders' disdain for the public's fascination with Jesus.
The lyrics "He is dangerous" repeated by the priests inside, in response to the crowd's adulation of Jesus, highlight their perception of Jesus as a threat to their authority and the established religious order. The mention of Jesus as a 'wonderman' and 'hero of fools' by Annas reflects their view of Jesus as a misleading figure leading the people astray.
Caiaphas expresses his fear that Jesus' popularity might provoke Roman intervention, leading to violence and upheaval ('I see blood and destruction, Our elimination because of one man'). This line encapsulates the priests' fear of political and social instability as a result of Jesus' influence.
The discussion concludes with a consensus that Jesus poses a significant threat and must be stopped to protect their positions and prevent potential rebellion against Roman rule. Caiaphas asserts that just as John the Baptist was killed to quell his influence, so too must Jesus be eliminated for the greater good ('For the sake of the nation, this Jesus must die').
Overall, "This Jesus Must Die" effectively conveys the high priests' and Pharisees' desperation and determination to maintain their power and stability, even at the cost of taking a life, showcasing the complex interplay of religion, politics, and fear in their decision-making process.
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