Strange Thing Mystifying
The cast of Jesus Christ superstar Lyrics


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What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening

Why should you want to know?
Don't you mind about the future
Don't you try to think ahead
Save tomorrow for tomorrow
Think about today instead

What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
When do we ride into Jerusalem?
When do we ride into Jerusalem?
When do we ride into Jerusalem?
When do we ride into Jerusalem?
When do we ride into Jerusalem?
When do we ride into Jerusalem?
When do we ride into Jerusalem?

Oh, yeah i could give you facts and figures

I could give you plans and forecasts

Even tell you where I'm going

Why should you want to know?
Why are you obsessed with fighting
Times and fates you can't defy?
If you knew the path we're riding
You'd understand it less than I

What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening

Let me try to cool down your face a bit
Let me try to cool down your face a bit
Let me try to cool down your face a bit
Let me try to cool down your face a bit
Let me try to cool down your face a bit
Let me try to cool down your face a bit
Let me try to cool down your face a bit

Let me try

Ooo

Ooo

Mary mmm, that is good
While you prattle through your supper
Where and when and who and how
She alone has tried to give me
What I need right here and now

What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening

It seems to me a strange thing, mystifying
That a man like you can waste his
Time on women of her kind
Now I can understand that she amuses
But, to let her kiss you and stroke
Your hair is hardly in your line
It's not that I object to her profession
But she doesn't fit in well with
What you teach and say
It doesn't help us if you're inconsistent
They only need a small excuse
To put us all away

Who are you to criticise her? Who
Are you to despise her?
Leave her, leave her, let her be now
Leave her, leave her, she's with me now
If your slate is clean
Then you can throw stones
If your slate is not, then leave her alone
I'm amazed that men like you
Could be so shallow, thick and slow
There is not a man among you who know
Or cares if I come or go

No, you're wrong! You're very wrong!
No, you're wrong! You're very wrong!
No, you're wrong! You're very wrong!
No, you're wrong! You're very wrong!
How can you say that? How can you say that?
How can you say that? How can you say that?





Not one, not one of you!

Overall Meaning

The song "What's The Buzz" from Jesus Christ Superstar explores various themes and conflicts surrounding the character of Jesus and his followers. The repeated question "What's the buzz?" suggests a sense of curiosity and anticipation in the air, as the disciples are eager to know what is happening and what the future holds.


The lyrics also address the idea of living in the present moment rather than worrying about the future. The line "Don't you mind about the future, Don't you try to think ahead, Save tomorrow for tomorrow, Think about today instead" encourages the disciples to focus on the present and not be overly concerned about what lies ahead.


The song then shifts to a discussion about the timing of riding into Jerusalem, which is a significant event in the biblical narrative. The repetition of the question "When do we ride into Jerusalem?" reflects the disciples' eagerness to fulfill their mission and establish Jesus as a powerful figure.


The lyrics further delve into the tension between Jesus and some of his followers, particularly Judas. Judas expresses his frustration with Jesus' enigmatic nature and seemingly inconsistent actions. He questions why Jesus is so reluctant to share his plans and where he is going, suggesting that he himself knows more than the others. Judas also criticizes Jesus for associating with Mary Magdalene, considering her profession and her lack of alignment with their teachings.


In response, Jesus defends Mary and rebukes Judas for his judgmental attitude. Jesus chastises the disciples for their shallowness and lack of understanding. He expresses disappointment in their lack of empathy towards Mary and asserts that none of them truly know or care about his own journey.


The song ultimately highlights the conflicts and differing perspectives among Jesus and his disciples. It emphasizes the tension between their expectations of him as a messiah and his own unique path. The song also raises questions about loyalty, judgment, and the complexity of human relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happening
What is the current talk or happening? Please inform me.


Why should you want to know?
Why are you interested in knowing?


Don't you mind about the future
Don't you care about what lies ahead?


Don't you try to think ahead
Don't bother trying to anticipate what will happen.


Save tomorrow for tomorrow
Leave the future for another day.


Think about today instead
Focus on the present moment instead.


When do we ride into Jerusalem?
When will we embark on our journey to Jerusalem?


Oh, yeah i could give you facts and figures
Oh, yes, I could provide you with factual information and statistics.


I could give you plans and forecasts
I could present you with detailed plans and predictions.


Even tell you where I'm going
I could even inform you of my intended destination.


Why are you obsessed with fighting
Why are you so fixated on arguing or conflicting?


Times and fates you can't defy?
Events and destinies that you cannot alter?


If you knew the path we're riding
If you understood the journey we are undertaking


You'd understand it less than I
You would comprehend it even less than I do.


Let me try to cool down your face a bit
Allow me to attempt to calm you down.


Let me try
Allow me to make an attempt.


Mary mmm, that is good
Mary's actions and intentions are commendable.


While you prattle through your supper
While you mindlessly babble during your meal.


She alone has tried to give me
Only she has made an effort to provide me


What I need right here and now
What I require at this very moment.


It seems to me a strange thing, mystifying
To me, it appears peculiar and bewildering.


That a man like you can waste his
That someone like you can squander his


Time on women of her kind
Time on women like her.


Now I can understand that she amuses
Now, I can comprehend that she entertains


But, to let her kiss you and stroke
But, to allow her to kiss you and caress you


Your hair is hardly in your line
Is hardly within your domain of expertise.


It's not that I object to her profession
It's not that I oppose her occupation


But she doesn't fit in well with
But she does not fit harmoniously with


What you teach and say
What you preach and communicate.


It doesn't help us if you're inconsistent
It does not benefit us if you are inconsistent.


They only need a small excuse
They only require a minor justification


To put us all away
To eliminate all of us.


Who are you to criticise her? Who
Who are you to pass judgment on her? Who


Are you to despise her?
Are you to hold contempt for her?


Leave her, leave her, let her be now
Leave her alone, allow her to be.


She's with me now
She is in my company currently.


If your slate is clean
If you are morally pure


Then you can throw stones
Then you can criticize others.


If your slate is not, then leave her alone
If you are flawed, then don't interfere with her.


I'm amazed that men like you
I am astonished that men like you


Could be so shallow, thick and slow
Could be so superficial, dense, and unintelligent.


There is not a man among you who know
There is not a single man among you who knows


Or cares if I come or go
Or even cares about my presence or absence


No, you're wrong! You're very wrong!
No, you are mistaken! You are completely mistaken!


How can you say that? How can you say that?
How can you utter such words? How is that even possible?


Not one, not one of you!
Not a single one of you!




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Kakurosu Washi

JUDAS:It seems to me a strange thing, mystifying
That a man like you can waste his time on women of her kind.
Yes, I can understand that she amuses,
But to let her stroke you, kiss your hair, is hardly in your line.It's not that I object to her profession,
But she doesn't fit in well with what you teach and say.
It doesn't help us if you're inconsistent.
They only need a small excuse to put us all away.

JESUS:Who are you to criticise her?
Who are you to despise her?
Leave her, leave her, let her be now.
Leave her, leave her, she's with me now.
If your slate is clean, then you can throw stones.
If your slate is not, then leave her alone.I'm amazed that men like you can be so shallow, thick and slow
There is not a man among you who know or cares if I come or go.
ALL (save Judas and Jesus)No, you're wrong! You're very wrong!
No, you're wrong! You're very wrong!
No, you're wrong! You're very wrong!
No, you're wrong! You're very wrong!
How can you say that?
How can you say that?
How can you say that?
How can you say that?
JESUS:Not one, not one of you



All comments from YouTube:

Ben Lowe

I love the smirk Judas gives Peter here.
He's known Jesus for just as long. His attitude to Jesus's response just screams "Yeah. Here we go again. Same platitude. Guess you're not going to listen to me. Again. Why do I bother?" Then he smirks at Peter as if to say "And there go. As if you're any better just watch. Yup. There it is."

I completly buy that this version of Judas has been there from the beginning and (at this stage in the show) is just trying to hold things together. Very much in the boat of "we've come to far to stop now" even though his drive has been replaced with frustration and anger

Strife

Judas: Jesus, I love you and I need you to listen to me. I care about you very much and I'm terrified that you're going to get yourself and all of us killed. Also I'm gay for you but like, it's fine. I'm cool.

Mary: Don't worry Jesus everything is fine actually. Let me sing to you and touch you.

Judas: *throws her down a flight of stairs*

Banana Manchester

This is absolutely a tale of a love triangle between a bisexual Jesus, and his two potential lovers competing for his attention.

benji1701D

and I also love the acting of some of the apostles in the background especially Simon he has an angry glare which is very likely directed at Judas for what happened to Mary and I also love the great depth this gives Simon while he may be rebellious and believe in fighting his heart is in the right place and he knows how to treat his friends and everyone that he cares about and Jesus asking Judas who are you to criticize her, who are you to judge her is another great moment not only does Glenn Carter perform Jesus masterfully including the above lyric it also does a great job of showing that Jesus was not perfect he was a flawed yet extraordinary and extraordinary brave, courageous compassionate heroic hero and Glenn Carter has perfect chemistry with Jerome Pradon as Judas and vice versa and Jerome 's Judas is perfect as well while his social skills may need some work in later scenes like superstar which Jerome performs absolutely masterfully we see the humanity in Judas and his sympathy for Jesus and that in his heart of hearts he has always cared about Jesus and been his friend!! Judas, Jesus and Simon are complex characters yet Jerome Pradon, Glenn Carter and Tony Vincent perform them masterfully and perfectly !!

Karpov Gambit

gorgeously done...

Karl hogort

Мне очень нравиться релиз 2000!!! Классно! Спасибо!!

Ben Lowe

You know, I love the acting of some of the apostles in the back ground. 0:48, looked shocked, and saddened. He's clearly friends with Judas, Jesus, and Mary in this scene.

Next to you watch this, have a look at some of the background characters as they see and experience whats occurring around them.

Matt Ws Universal Views

I think it's interesting how Peter looks to be Jesus's biggest defenders only to go on to deny him later in the show.

Julie Blaha

Just like a real person

Chadmaple24

​@Julie BlahaBlud has never heard of Simon Peter

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