Musicals - Jesus Christ Superstar: This Jesus Must Die Lyrics
Good Caiaphas, the council waits for youThe Pharisees and priests are here for youAh gentlemen, you know why we are hereWe've not much time, and quite a problem hereHosanna, SuperstarHosanna, SuperstarHosanna, SuperstarHosanna, SuperstarListen to that howling mob of blockheads in the streetA trick or two with lepers, and the whole town's on its feetHe is dangerousJesus Christ SuperstarHe is dangerousTell us that you're who they say you areThat man is in town right now to whip up some supportA rabble rousing mission that I think we must abortHe is dangerousJesus Christ SuperstarHe is dangerousLook Caiaphas, they're right outside our yardQuick Caiaphas, go call the Roman guardNo, waitWe need a more permanent solution to our problemWhat then to do about Jesus of Nazareth?Miracle wonder man, hero of foolsNo riots, no army, no fighting, no slogansOne thing I'll say for Him, Jesus is coolWe dare not leave Him to His own devicesHis half-witted fans will get out of controlBut how can we stop him? His glamor increasesBy leaps every minute, He's top of the pollI see bad things arisingThe crowd crown Him kingWhich the Romans would banI see blood and destructionOur elimination because of one manBlood and destruction because of one manBecause, because, because of one manOur elimination because of one manBecause, because, because of one'Cause of one, 'cause of one manWhat then to do about this Jesus mania?[e=38289]How to we deal with a Carpenter King[/e]?Where do we start with the man who is biggerThan John was when John did His baptism thing?Fools! You have no perception!The stake we are gambling are frighteningly highWe must crush Him completely[e=37962]So like John before Him, this Jesus must die[/e]For the sake of the nation, this Jesus must dieMust die, must die, this Jesus must dieSo like John before Him, this Jesus must dieMust die, must die, this Jesus must, Jesus must, Jesus must die