The Last Supper
Ian Gillan Lyrics

Look at all my trials and tribulations
Reflecting on the difficulties and struggles of life.

Sinking in a gentle pool of wine.
Escaping from the trials and tribulations of life through alcohol.

Don't disturb me now, I can see the answers
Finding solace in one's own thoughts and avoiding outside disruptions.

'Till this evening is this morning, life is fine.
Time is relative, and in this moment everything is okay.

Always hoped that I'd be an apostle.
Longing to be a part of something significant and meaningful.

Knew that I would make it if I tried.
Believing in oneself to achieve their goals.

Then when we retire, we can write the Gospels, So they'll still talk about us when we've died.
Aspiring for a legacy that will outlive oneself.

The end...is just a little harder, when brought about by friends.
Losing a friendship or relationship can be especially painful.

For all you care, this wine could be my blood.
Not feeling valued or appreciated by others.

For all you care, this bread could be my body.
Feeling like others do not recognize one's worth or contributions.

This is my blood you drink. This is my body you eat. If you would remember me when you eat and drink.
Wanting to be remembered and revered after death.

I must be mad thinking I'll be remembered. Yes, I must be out of my head.
Questioning one's own motives and desires for recognition and acclaim.

Look at your blank faces. My name will mean nothing Ten minutes after I'm dead.
Feeling unimportant and inconsequential in the grand scheme of things.

One of you denies me. One of you betrays me.
Anticipating betrayal and disloyalty from those who were once trusted.

No! Who would?! Impossible!
Reacting with disbelief and shock at the accusation of betrayal.

Peter will deny my in just a few hours. Three times will deny me, And that's not all I see. One of you here dining, One of my twelve chosen Will leave to betray me.
Predicting the coming betrayal and denial of his closest companions.

Cut the dramatics! You know very well who.
Being irritated and impatient with the situation and the person behind the betrayal.

Why don't you go do it?
Encouraging betrayal to occur sooner rather than later.

You want me to do it!
Feeling pressured into committing the betrayal.

Hurry, they are waiting.
Feeling urgency and haste in the face of impending events.

If you knew why I do it
Attempting to justify one's own actions and motives.

I don't care why you do it!
Rejecting the idea of justification for betrayal or disloyalty.

To think I admired you. Well now I despise you.
Feeling disillusioned and disillusioned by someone once respected or looked up to.

You liar. You Judas.
Addressing the betrayer by name and calling them out for their actions.

What if I just stayed here And ruined your ambition. Christ you deserve it.
Wondering about the impact and consequences of not going through with betrayal.

Save me your speeches, I don't want to know. Go!
Feeling exasperated and wanting the situation to be over and done with.

You sad, pathetic man, see where you've brought us to, Our ideals die around us and all because of you.
Blaming someone else for the impact and consequences of their actions.

But the saddest cut of all: Someone has to turn you in. Like a common criminal, like a wounded animal. A jaded mandarin, A jaded mandarin, Like a jaded, faded, faded, jaded, jaded mandarin.
Feeling saddened and hurt by the actions and circumstances that led to the betrayal.

Will no one stay awake with me? Peter, John, James? Will none of you wait with me? Peter, John, James?
Desiring support and companionship in a difficult and trying time.