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Judith
Da Capo Players Lyrics
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That I'll never ever choose to be
Oh so many ways for me to show you
How the savior has abandoned you
Fuck your God
Your Lord and your Christ
He did this
Took all you had and
Still you pray, you never stray
Never taste of the fruit
You never thought to question why
It's not like you killed someone
It's not like you drove a hateful spear into his side
Praise the one who left you
Broken down and paralyzed
He did it all for you
He did it all for you
Oh so many many ways for me to show you
How your dogma has abandoned you
Pray to your Christ, to your god
Never taste of the fruit
Never stray, never break
Never---choke on a lie
Even though he's the one who did this to you
You never thought to question why
Not like you killed someone
It's Not like you drove a spiteful spear into his side
Talk to Jesus Christ
As if he knows the reasons why
He did it all for you
Did it all for you
He did it all for you..
The song "Judith" by Da Capo Players is a condemnation of blind faith and the idea that one should never question the actions or teachings of a religious figure. The song's protagonist questions the actions and beliefs of a person, referred to as "you," who is a devout follower of God, Lord, and Christ. The singer sees this devotion as misguided, and instead encourages "you" to question your faith and everything you have been taught.
The chorus "He did it all for you" is a direct reference to the notion that Christ died for the sins of humanity. However, the singer sees this as a justification for the abandonment of critical thinking and personal responsibility. The line "Never taste of the fruit" refers to the biblical story of Adam and Eve, who were forbidden from eating from the Tree of Knowledge, and the singer sees this as an example of how religion stifles curiosity and growth.
The song is not necessarily anti-religious, but rather a call for people to think independently and question authority. The lyrics challenge the idea that one should blindly follow the teachings of a religious figure without considering their own beliefs and values. It also represents a larger criticism of the idea that faith absolves individuals of personal responsibility for their actions and that religious institutions should be beyond questioning.
Line by Line Meaning
You're such an inspiration for the ways
That I'll never ever choose to be
You embody qualities and beliefs that I find repulsive and will never adopt.
Oh so many ways for me to show you
How the savior has abandoned you
There are numerous ways in which I can demonstrate to you that the savior has failed to support and aid you.
Fuck your God
Your Lord and your Christ
He did this
Took all you had and
Left you this way
I hold such contempt for your deity and religion that I assign responsibility for your current miserable state solely to your god.
Still you pray, you never stray
Never taste of the fruit
You never thought to question why
Despite it all, you remain faithful and obedient without ever questioning or experiencing alternative perspectives.
It's not like you killed someone
It's not like you drove a hateful spear into his side
Your actions are not despicable enough to deserve the seemingly intentional neglect of your god.
Praise the one who left you
Broken down and paralyzed
He did it all for you
He did it all for you
I am being sarcastic in instructing you to give reverence to someone who abandoned you, rendering you hopeless and powerless.
Oh so many many ways for me to show you
How your dogma has abandoned you
I have numerous methods to demonstrate the effects that your religious beliefs have had on forsaking and abandoning you.
Talk to Jesus Christ
As if he knows the reasons why
He did it all for you
Did it all for you
He did it all for you..
Even though your god wronged you, you still cling to your belief and attempt to communicate with him as if he has valid reasons for his actions, which he supposedly inflicted upon you for your benefit.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Billy Howerdel, Maynard Keenan
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