1._The Last Supper
Webber Lyrics
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Sinking in a gentle pool of wine
Don't disturb me now, I can see the answers
'Til this evening is this morning, life is fine
Always hoped that I'd be an apostle
Knew that I would make it if I tried
Then when we retire, we can write the gospels
So they'll still talk about us when we've died
The end
Is just a little harder when brought about by friends
For all you care, this wine could be my blood
For all you care, this bread could be my body
The end
This is my blood you drink
This is my body you eat
If you would remember me when you eat and drink
I must be mad thinking I'll be remembered
Yes, I must be out of my head
Look at your blank faces, my name will mean nothing
Ten minutes after I'm dead
One of you denies me
One of you betrays me
(Never, no, never, not me, no, impossible, no)
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
Cut out the dramatics
You know very well who
Why don't you go do it?
You want me to do it?
Hurry, they're waiting
If you knew, why I do it
I don't care why you do it
To think I admired you
For now I despise you
You liar, you Judas
You want me to do it
What if I just stayed here
And ruined your ambition
Christ, you deserve it
Hurry, you fool, hurry and go
Save me your speeches
I don't wanna know, go
Look at all my trials and tribulations
Sinking in a gentle pool of wine
What's that in the bread? It's gone to my head
'Til this morning is this evening, life is fine
Always hoped that I'd be an apostle
Knew that I would make it if I tried
Then when we retire, we can write the gospels
So they'll all talk about us when we've died
You sad, pathetic man, see where you've brought us to
Our ideals die around us, all because of you
And now the saddest cut of all
Someone has to turn you in
Like a common criminal, like a wounded animal
Jaded mandarin
A jaded mandarin
Just a jaded, jaded, faded, jaded, jaded mandarin
Get out, they're waiting, get out
They're waiting, oh, they're waiting for you, oh
Every 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 had it planned
Oh
Look at all my trials and tribulations
Sinking in a gentle pool of wine (of wine)
Don't disturb me now, I can see the answers
'Til this evening is this morning, life is fine
Always hoped that I'd be an apostle
Knew that I would make it if I tried
Then when we retire, we can write the gospels
So they'll still talk about us when we've died
Will no one stay awake with me?
Peter? John? James?
Will none of you wait with me?
Peter? John? James?
The Last Supper is a song from Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, which is a retelling of the last week of Jesus Christ's life. The song depicts the scene of the Last Supper, where Jesus is dining with his disciples, and he tells them that one of them will betray him. The first verse is sung by Jesus, where he reflects on his existence and how he always hoped he would be an apostle. He also expresses his frustration that his name will be forgotten in ten minutes after he dies. In the second verse, Judas denies betraying Jesus, but he is exposed, and he leaves to carry out his plan.
The song continues with a conversation between Jesus and Judas, where Judas offers to betray Jesus. Jesus responds that he knows what Judas is going to do, and he offers him no resistance. In the end, Jesus is left alone, feeling betrayed and abandoned by his disciples who have fallen asleep.
The Last Supper is a powerful and emotional song that captures the tension and complexity of the scene. It highlights the themes of betrayal, sacrifice, and the existential questions of the characters. The song's emotional impact is further heightened by the music, which is a fusion of rock and classical elements, and the lyrics, which are full of vivid imagery and poetic language.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at all my trials and tribulations
Sinking in a gentle pool of wine
Reflecting on my struggles and hardships, drowning my sorrows in wine
Don't disturb me now, I can see the answers
'Til this evening is this morning, life is fine
I have found clarity and am at peace, let me enjoy this moment until the morning comes
Always hoped that I'd be an apostle
Knew that I would make it if I tried
Then when we retire, we can write the gospels
So they'll still talk about us when we've died
I aspired to be one of Jesus' apostles and believed in myself to make it happened. When we are older, hopefully, we will write the gospels so that our stories will live on
The end
Is just a little harder when brought about by friends
It's harder to accept the end when it's caused by people you considered friends
For all you care, this wine could be my blood
For all you care, this bread could be my body
The end
You don't truly understand or appreciate who I am or what I represent, even though you partake in these symbolic rituals
This is my blood you drink
This is my body you eat
If you would remember me when you eat and drink
When you consume the wine and bread, you are sharing in my essence and I hope you will remember me
I must be mad thinking I'll be remembered
Yes, I must be out of my head
Look at your blank faces, my name will mean nothing
Ten minutes after I'm dead
I must be losing my mind to think that I will be remembered, no one truly understands me and my legacy will be forgotten soon after I am gone
One of you denies me
One of you betrays me
One of you will deny that you know me, one will betray me
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
Peter will deny me three times soon, and I also see that one of you, one of my chosen twelve, will betray me while we dine together
Cut out the dramatics
You know very well who
Why don't you go do it?
You want me to do it?
Hurry, they're waiting
If you knew, why I do it
I don't care why you do it
To think I admired you
For now I despise you
You liar, you Judas
You want me to do it
What if I just stayed here
And ruined your ambition
Christ, you deserve it
Hurry, you fool, hurry and go
Save me your speeches
I don't wanna know, go
Judas, you know what you must do, just go and do it quickly. I don't care about your motivations or excuses. I once admired you, but now I detest you for what you are about to do. You are a liar and a traitor who deserves everything coming to you. Hurry up and go, I don't want to hear any more of your words
What's that in the bread? It's gone to my head
What is in this bread? It's affecting me strongly
You sad, pathetic man, see where you've brought us to
Our ideals die around us, all because of you
And now the saddest cut of all
Someone has to turn you in
Like a common criminal, like a wounded animal
Jaded mandarin
A jaded mandarin
Just a jaded, jaded, faded, jaded, jaded mandarin
You are a miserable creature, look what you have brought us to. Our hopes and values have crumbled because of your actions. The saddest part is that someone must now turn you in, like you are a criminal or an injured animal. You are a disillusioned official, nothing more
Every 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 had it planned
Oh
Whenever I see you, I don't comprehend why you allowed things to deteriorate so much. You could have done a better job if you had carefully considered your actions beforehand
Will no one stay awake with me?
Peter? John? James?
Will none of you wait with me?
Peter? John? James?
Will no one join me in keeping watch? Peter? John? James? Will none of you stay and watch with me? Peter? John? James?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
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@RX-vc5hp
Amzing piano cover of one of the best song I have ever heard
@watermelonsunglop
Please please make another video of this song from bird's eye view if you get the chance. Your cover is the best of all and no one has sheet music. -from a fan
@bobsburgers8497
I love thisđź’•đź’•đź’•đź’• it should have more views frfr
@ireneguadalupebalderasdelg4413
Que lindo esa canciĂłn la conozco amor y humildad
@matteoruggeri9700
bravo!
@lukeorrell4645
good job
@doghammer1
Not bad. Thinks good. Interesting
@ireneguadalupebalderasdelg4413
Creo que si