His awards include seven Tonys, three Grammys including Best Contemporary Classical Composition for Requiem, seven Oliviers, a Golden Globe, an Oscar, two International Emmys, the Praemium Imperiale, the Richard Rodgers Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre, a BASCA Fellowship and the Kennedy Center Honor.
He currently owns six London theatres, including the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and the London Palladium.
King Herod's Song
Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics
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You've been getting quite a name all around the place.
Healing cripples, raising from the dead.
And now I understand you're God,
At least, that's what you've said.
So, you are the Christ, you're the great Jesus Christ.
Prove to me that you're divine; change my water into wine.
That's all you need do, then I'll know it's all true.
Jesus, you just won't believe the hit you've made around here.
You are all we talk about, the wonder of the year.
Oh what a pity if it's all a lie.
Still, I'm sure that you can rock the cynics if you tried.
So, you are the Christ, you're the great Jesus Christ.
Prove to me that you're no fool; walk across my swimming pool.
If you do that for me, then I'll let you go free.
Come on, King of the Jews.
I only ask what I'd ask any superstar.
What is it that you have got that puts you where you are.
I am waiting, yes I'm a captive fan.
I'm dying to be shown that you are not just any man.
So, if you are the Christ, yes the great Jesus Christ
Feed my household with this bread.
You can do it on your head.
Or has something gone wrong. Jesus, why do you take so long?
Oh come on, King of the Jews.
Hey! Aren't you scared of me Christ?
Mr. Wonderful Christ?
You're a joke. You're not the Lord.
You are nothing but a fraud.
Take him away.
He's got nothing to say!
Get out you King of the,
Get out King of the,
Oh get out you King of the Jews!
Get out of here!
Get out of here you,
Get out of my life!
The song "King Herod's Song" by Andrew Lloyd Webber explores the character of King Herod Antipas who is questioning Jesus Christ about his divine abilities. In the song, Herod expresses his curiosity about Jesus, who has been making waves around the country with his miraculous works, such as healing cripples and raising the dead. However, Herod is not sure if he believes that Jesus is truly the son of God, and he demands proof of this by asking Jesus to change water into wine or walk on his swimming pool. Despite his skepticism, Herod is fascinated by Jesus and wants to be assured that he is not just an ordinary man.
The lyrics of the song reveal the complex relationship between Herod and Jesus, and the contrast between their characters. While Herod is a powerful and worldly ruler, he is also vulnerable to his own doubts and insecurities, and he is desperately seeking reassurance from Jesus. On the other hand, Jesus is portrayed as a calm and patient figure, who does not feel the need to prove himself to Herod or anyone else. He refuses to perform miracles on demand or to engage in a power struggle with Herod, which ultimately leads to his crucifixion.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus, I am overjoyed to meet you face to face.
King Herod greets Jesus with great pleasure.
You've been getting quite a name all around the place.
King Herod has heard of the wonders of Jesus and his reputation precedes him.
Healing cripples, raising from the dead.
King Herod speaks of the miracles that Jesus is purported to have performed.
And now I understand you're God,
King Herod recognizes Jesus to be the divine Christ.
At least, that's what you've said.
King Herod is skeptical about Jesus' claims to divinity.
So, you are the Christ, you're the great Jesus Christ.
King Herod acknowledges Jesus' claim to be the Messiah.
Prove to me that you're divine; change my water into wine.
King Herod challenges Jesus to perform a miracle to prove his divinity.
That's all you need do, then I'll know it's all true.
King Herod claims that one miracle would be enough to convince him of Jesus' divinity.
Come on, King of the Jews.
King Herod addresses Jesus, mocking his claim to be the King of the Jews.
Jesus, you just won't believe the hit you've made around here.
King Herod acknowledges Jesus' popularity among the people.
You are all we talk about, the wonder of the year.
King Herod's subjects are constantly talking about Jesus' miracles.
Oh what a pity if it's all a lie.
King Herod expresses doubt about Jesus' claims to divinity and wonders what will happen if Jesus is revealed as a fraud.
Still, I'm sure that you can rock the cynics if you tried.
King Herod believes that Jesus could convince skeptics of his divine powers if he tried.
So, you are the Christ, you're the great Jesus Christ.
King Herod reiterates Jesus' claim to be the Messiah.
Prove to me that you're no fool; walk across my swimming pool.
King Herod demands that Jesus perform another miracle to prove his powers.
If you do that for me, then I'll let you go free.
King Herod promises to release Jesus if he performs the requested miracle.
Come on, King of the Jews.
King Herod continues to mock Jesus' claims to be the King of the Jews.
I only ask what I'd ask any superstar.
King Herod treats Jesus as a celebrity, demanding that he prove his worth.
What is it that you have got that puts you where you are.
King Herod questions what sets Jesus apart and puts him in the position he's in.
I am waiting, yes I'm a captive fan.
King Herod eagerly awaits Jesus' response, as he is a captive audience.
I'm dying to be shown that you are not just any man.
King Herod longs to see proof that Jesus is more than just a mortal man.
So, if you are the Christ, yes the great Jesus Christ
King Herod repeats Jesus' title of 'the great Jesus Christ'.
Feed my household with this bread.
King Herod commands Jesus to perform another miracle, this time to feed his family with a few loaves of bread.
You can do it on your head.
King Herod challenges Jesus to perform the requested miracle with ease.
Or has something gone wrong. Jesus, why do you take so long?
King Herod becomes impatient and begins to doubt whether Jesus can perform miracles at all.
Oh come on, King of the Jews.
King Herod continues to mock Jesus' claim to be the King of the Jews.
Hey! Aren't you scared of me Christ?
King Herod becomes aggressive, questioning whether Jesus is afraid of him.
Mr. Wonderful Christ?
King Herod mocks Jesus' claim to be 'Mr. Wonderful Christ'.
You're a joke. You're not the Lord.
King Herod ridicules Jesus and accuses him of being a pretender.
You are nothing but a fraud.
King Herod firmly believes that Jesus is a fraud.
Take him away.
King Herod orders for Jesus to be taken away.
He's got nothing to say!
King Herod dismisses Jesus and concludes that he has nothing of substance to say.
Get out you King of the,
King Herod continues to mock Jesus, calling him the King of nothing.
Get out King of the,
King Herod repeats his insults.
Oh get out you King of the Jews!
King Herod concludes by once again mocking Jesus' claim to be the King of the Jews and ordering him to leave.
Get out of here!
King Herod commands Jesus to leave the room.
Get out of here you,
King Herod continues to insult Jesus and order him to leave.
Get out of my life!
King Herod expresses his strong dislike for Jesus and commands him to never return.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vishaln6124
one of the most random and wacky scenes in cinematic history…but brings much needed light relief to the drama that follows…
@420catboi
When my dad showed me this movie as a kid, I was so caught off guard by these scene lol
@alexs.7956
This scene is so out of Nowhere XD but kind of amazing ngl
@grasshopperfiddler
They are trying to show how Jesus was mocked by the cynics and critics. They laughed at him to offset their insecurity over being helplessly in a position of power
@lorddrayvon1426
And brought to you by the same songwriter as Aladdin, Octopussy, and the Lion King. Random.
@scottbrown5818
I cannot completely digest what you just said at this moment in time. Nonetheless, you struck me. That's not easy. I'm almost positive you are spot on. 😌
At least we seem to share something. That's rare! Really rare.
@tntkff9901
I think there may be some historical inaccuracies here, first off, the Charleston wasn't invented until 5 years after these events took place.
@zarond70
😂😂😂
@kilroy2517
Neither was color.
@GekkoKamen
These are the actual words King Herod said to Jesus, but centuries ago church authorities deemed them too catchy and cool, so the gospel was altered not to have them.