King Herod's Song
Mike D'Abo Lyrics

Jesus, I am overjoyed to meet you face to face.
King Herod addresses Jesus, expressing his excitement at meeting him in person.

You've been getting quite a name all around the place.
King Herod acknowledges Jesus' fame and popularity among the people.

Healing cripples, raising from the dead.
King Herod is aware of the miracles Jesus has performed.

And now I understand you're God, At least, that's what you've said.
King Herod questions Jesus' claim to be God.

So, you are the Christ, you're the great Jesus Christ.
Despite his doubts, King Herod acknowledges Jesus as the Christ.

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 states that if Jesus performs a miracle, he will believe in him.

Come on, King of the Jews.
King Herod addresses Jesus as the King of the Jews.

Jesus, you just won't believe the hit you've made around here.
King Herod comments on Jesus' popularity and impact.

You are all we talk about, the wonder of the year.
King Herod reiterates Jesus' fame.

Oh what a pity if it's all a lie.
King Herod expresses his disappointment if Jesus is not who he claims to be.

Still, I'm sure that you can rock the cynics if you tried.
King Herod believes Jesus can convince skeptics of his divinity through his actions.

So, you are the Christ, you're the great Jesus Christ.
King Herod repeats his admission that Jesus is the Christ.

Prove to me that you're no fool; walk across my swimming pool.
King Herod challenges Jesus to walk on water to prove his power and wisdom.

If you do that for me, then I'll let you go free.
King Herod offers to release Jesus if he performs the miracle.

Come on, King of the Jews.
King Herod addresses Jesus again as the King of the Jews.

I only ask what I'd ask any superstar.
King Herod treats Jesus as a celebrity and demands proof of his greatness.

What is it that you have got that puts you where you are.
King Herod questions what makes Jesus so special and influential.

I am waiting, yes I'm a captive fan.
King Herod is eagerly waiting to see what Jesus will do.

I'm dying to be shown that you are not just any man.
King Herod desires proof that Jesus is more than just an ordinary human being.

So, if you are the Christ, yes the great Jesus Christ.
King Herod reiterates his belief that Jesus is the Christ.

Feed my household with this bread.
King Herod asks Jesus to miraculously provide food for his household.

You can do it on your head.
King Herod challenges Jesus to perform the miracle easily.

Or has something gone wrong. Jesus, why do you take so long?
King Herod questions why Jesus has not yet performed any miracles to prove his divinity.

Oh come on, King of the Jews.
King Herod addresses Jesus once again as the King of the Jews, urging him to act.

Hey! Aren't you scared of me Christ?
King Herod tries to intimidate Jesus.

Mr. Wonderful Christ?
King Herod mocks Jesus' claims of divinity.

You're a joke. You're not the Lord. You are nothing but a fraud.
King Herod insults and belittles Jesus.

Take him away. He's got nothing to say!
King Herod decides to reject Jesus and has him taken away.

Get out you King of the, Get out King of the, Oh get out you King of the Jews!
King Herod orders Jesus to leave and never return.

Get out of here! Get out of here you, Get out of my life!
King Herod expresses his disdain for Jesus and wishes him to leave his life entirely.