SUPER STAR
Super star Lyrics
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Ev'ry time I look at you
I don't understand
Why you let the things you did
Get so out of hand
You'd have managed better
If you'd had it planned
Now why'd you choose such a backward time
If you'd come today
You could have reached a whole nation
Isreal in 4 BC
Had no mass communication
(Don't you get me wrong)
Don't you get me wrong
(Don't you get me wrong, now)
Don't you get me wrong
(Don't you get me wrong)
Don't you get me wrong
(Don't you get me wrong, now)
Don't you get me wrong
(Only want to know)
Only want to know
(Only want to know, now)
Only want to know
(Only want to know)
Only want to know
(Only want to know, now)
Only want to know
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Who are you? What have you sacrificed?
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Who are you? What have you sacrificed?
Jesus Christ
Superstar
Do you think you're what they say you are?
Jesus Christ
Superstar
Do you think you're what they say you are?
Tell me what you think
About your friends at the top
Now who d'you think besides yourself
Was the pick of the crop?
Buddah was he where it's at?
Is he where you are?
Could Mahomet move a mountain
Or was that just PR?
Did you mean to die like that?
Was that a mistake or
Did you know your messy death
Would be a record breaker?
(Don't you get me wrong) Don't you get me wrong
(Don't you get me wrong, now) Don't you get me wrong
(Don't you get me wrong) Don't you get me wrong
(Don't you get me wrong, now) Don't you get me wrong
(Only want to know) Only want to know
(Only want to know, now) Only want to know
(Only want to know) Only want to know
(Only want to know, now) I only want to know
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Who are you? What have you sacrificed?
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Who are you? What have you sacrificed?
Jesus Christ
Superstar
Do you think you're what they say you are?
Jesus Christ
Superstar
Do you think you're what they say you are?
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Who are you? What have you sacrificed?
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Who are you? What have you sacrificed?
Jesus Christ
Superstar
Do you think you're what they say you are?
Jesus Christ
Superstar
Do you think you're what they say you are?
The song "Superstar" from the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" is sung by Judas Iscariot, who expresses his confusion and disappointment over the actions of Jesus Christ. Judas expresses his frustration with the choices made by Jesus and questions his decision to come to such a backward time and a strange land, which prevented him from reaching the whole nation with his message. The lyrics suggest that Jesus could have done more if he had planned his actions better and if he had come today with the benefit of mass communication technology.
Judas also questions the identity of Jesus, asking him who he really is and what sacrifices he has made. He cites other religious figures like Buddah and Mahomet and questions their abilities and accomplishments. Judas even questions the purpose and intention behind Jesus' messy death, and wonders if it was a mistake or a record-breaking event that was planned all along.
The song reflects the frustrations and doubts of a character who is struggling to understand the actions and intentions of someone he believed in, but can no longer trust. The lyrics challenge the traditional portrayal of Jesus as a perfect and infallible figure, and instead present him as a more human and flawed character.
Line by Line Meaning
Ev'ry time I look at you
You are the subject of my enquiry.
I don't understand
I am unable to comprehend your actions.
Why you let the things you did
Your actions are difficult to rationalize.
Get so out of hand
Your actions became uncontrollable.
You'd have managed better
You could have achieved a better outcome.
If you'd had it planned
If you had a better strategy in place.
Now why'd you choose such a backward time
What made you select an era in the past?
And such a strange land?
Why did you choose a foreign and unfamiliar place?
If you'd come today
If you had arrived in the modern era.
You could have reached a whole nation
You could have had a far greater impact.
Isreal in 4 BC
The state of Israel at the time of your arrival.
Had no mass communication
There was no way to disseminate information widely.
Don't you get me wrong
Please don't misunderstand me.
Only want to know
I am seeking clarification.
Jesus Christ
The subject of the song.
Who are you? What have you sacrificed?
Please explain who you are and what you gave up.
Superstar
A question posed to Jesus.
Do you think you're what they say you are?
Do you think you live up to the expectations set by others?
Tell me what you think
I am asking for your opinion.
About your friends at the top
What do you think of your close associates and their status?
Now who d'you think besides yourself
In addition to you, who do you believe to be noteworthy?
Was the pick of the crop?
Who among your peers stands out?
Buddah was he where it's at?
Is Buddha relevant?
Is he where you are?
Is Buddha present in your life?
Could Mahomet move a mountain
Is the power attributed to Mahomet legitimate.
Or was that just PR?
Was it just a matter of good publicity?
Did you mean to die like that?
Did you choose to meet your death in that manner?
Was that a mistake or
Did you err in that condition or
Did you know your messy death
Did you anticipate your gory death.
Would be a record breaker?
That such a death would be historic?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOE MCALINDEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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J would you consider working, doing a song with Bryan T? Or Anne Wilson. Or maybe just a straight up Christian song 😁🙏 P.s I so love your vocals
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