Heavily influenced by American rock & roll, Mitchell (who went solo in 1963) has often recorded outside France, at first in London, but later in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee. Guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer Bob Graham were among the British session musicians who regularly supported him in London.
La Chanson de Juda
Eddy Mitchell Lyrics
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At last
All too well
I can see
Where we all
Soon will be
If you strip away
The myth
You will see
Where we all
Soon will be
Jesus
You've started to believe
The things they say of you
You really do believe
This talk of God is true
And all the good you've done
Will soon be swept away
You've begun to matter more
Than the things you say
Listen Jesus
I don't like what I see
All I ask is that you listen to me
And remember
I've been your right hand man all along
You have set them all on fire
They think they've found the new Messiah
And they'll hurt you when they find they're wrong
I remember when this whole thing began
No talk of God then, we called you a man
And believe me
My admiration for you hasn't died
But every word you say today
Gets twisted 'round some other way
And they'll hurt you if they think you've lied
Nazareth's most famous son
Should have stayed a great unknown
Like his father carving wood
He'd have made good
Tables, chairs and oaken chests
Would have suited Jesus best
He'd have caused nobody harm
No one alarm
Listen Jesus, do you care for your race?
Don't you see we must keep in our place?
We are occupied
Have you forgotten how put down we are?
I am frightened by the crowd
For we are getting much too loud
And they'll crush us if we go too far
If we go too far
Listen Jesus to the warning I give
Please remember that I want us to live
But it's sad to see our chances weakening with every hour
All your followers are blind
Too much heaven on their minds
It was beautiful, but now it's sour
Yes it's all gone sour
Ah ah ah ah ah
God Jesus, it's all gone sour
Listen Jesus to the warning I give
Please remember that I want us to live
So come on, come on, listen to me
Ah ah
Come on, listen, listen to me
Come on and listen to me
Ah ah
The song "La Chanson de Juda" by Eddy Mitchell is a thought-provoking piece that reflects on the life of Jesus and his ascension into a revered figure. The chorus of the track says, "Listen Jesus, do you care for your race? Don't you see we must keep in our place?" It is a plea for Jesus to listen and understand that his followers are getting out of hand, they are getting too loud and may crush them. The song highlights the misunderstandings and misconceptions of Jesus' teachings. The verses paint a picture of the betrayal of Jesus, his followers, and a warning of what may happen if they do not change their ways.
In the first verse, the singer says, "My mind is clearer now, at last," indicating that they have finally figured out what is going on. They go on to say that "all too well, I can see where we all soon will be." It is a warning of the impending danger that they all face. The song talks about how Jesus has started to believe the things that people are saying about him, and the talk of God is true. However, it also points out that there is a risk that people may hurt him if they find out that they were wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
My mind is clearer now
I have gained more clarity of thought
At last
Finally, after much time and struggle
All too well
All too aware of what is happening
I can see
I understand and perceive clearly
Where we all
The collective group of people
Soon will be
In the near future, our destination is clear
If you strip away
If you remove
The myth
The legendary status
From the man
From the actual person
You will see
You will understand
Jesus
The central figure of Christianity
You've started to believe
You have begun to accept or internalize
The things they say of you
The rumors, gossip, or stories about you
You really do believe
You truly have faith in
This talk of God is true
The belief in a higher power is factual
And all the good you've done
All the positive actions you have taken
Will soon be swept away
Will soon be eradicated and forgotten
You've begun to matter more
The focus is shifting
Than the things you say
The opinions or the impact is now more important
Listen Jesus
Pay close attention, Jesus
I don't like what I see
I am dissatisfied with the vision of the future
All I ask is that you listen to me
I request that you hear me out
And remember
Please keep in mind
I've been your right hand man all along
I have been your trusted assistant for a while
You have set them all on fire
You have sparked an impassioned and fervent following
They think they've found the new Messiah
They believe they have found a savior or a leader
And they'll hurt you when they find they're wrong
They will harm you when they realize they were misled
I remember when this whole thing began
I have vivid recollections of the beginning of this event
No talk of God then, we called you a man
At that point in time, there was no discussion of a divine role
And believe me
Trust me
My admiration for you hasn't died
I still have great respect for you
But every word you say today
But currently, everything you state
Gets twisted 'round some other way
Is often manipulated or misconstrued
And they'll hurt you if they think you've lied
They will cause you pain if they suspect dishonesty
Nazareth's most famous son
Jesus, who is most renowned from his hometown, Nazareth
Should have stayed a great unknown
Would have been better off as an anonymous person
Like his father carving wood
Similar to his dad who worked with wood
He'd have made good
He would have done well
Tables, chairs and oaken chests
Wooden furniture
Would have suited Jesus best
This profession would have been a better match for him
He'd have caused nobody harm
He would not have inflicted injury on anyone
No one alarm
Nobody would have been fearful or concerned
Listen Jesus, do you care for your race?
Jesus, do you have compassion for your fellow people?
Don't you see we must keep in our place?
We ought to remain in our intended position
We are occupied
We are under foreign control
Have you forgotten how put down we are?
Have you disregarded how oppressed we are?
I am frightened by the crowd
I am scared of the masses
For we are getting much too loud
Because we are becoming too vocal and noticeable
And they'll crush us if we go too far
If we push too hard or cross a line, they will act to harm us
Listen Jesus to the warning I give
Attention, Jesus, to the caution that I impart
Please remember that I want us to live
Please recall that I desire for us to survive
But it's sad to see our chances weakening with every hour
It's disheartening to realize our opportunities are diminishing rapidly
All your followers are blind
All your adherents lack awareness or insight
Too much heaven on their minds
Too preoccupied with divine matters
It was beautiful, but now it's sour
It was magnificent, but now it has soured or deteriorated
Come on, come on, listen to me
Let me have your attention, hurry up and listen
Ah ah
A vocal interjection conveying emotion
Come on and listen to me
I implore you to pay heed to me
God Jesus, it's all gone sour
An outburst of exasperation due to the disappointing turn of events
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
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