And The We Are Decided — текст песни (Webber Andrew Lloyd)

(Andrew Lloyd Webber - Tim Rice)
CAIAPHAS
We`ve been sitting on the fence for far too long.
ANNAS
Why let him upset us? Caiaphas, let him be.
All those imbeciles will see he really doesn`t matter.
CAIAPHAS
But Jesus is important! We`ve let him go his way before.
And while he starts a major war, we theorize and chatter.
ANNAS
He`s just another scripture thumping hack from Galilee.
CAIAPHAS
The difference is they call him King. The difference frightens me.
What about the Roman`s? When they see Jesus crowned
Do you think they`ll stand around cheering and applauding?
What about our people? If they see we`ve lost our nerve,
Don`t you think that they deserve something more rewarding?
ANNAS
They`ve got what they want. They think so anyway.
If he`s what they want, why take their toy away?
CAIAPHAS
Put yourself in my place.
I cannot let my hands be tied. I am law and order.
What about our priesthood? Don`t you see that we could fall?
If we are to last at all, we cannot be divided.
ANNAS
Then say so to the council, but don`t rely on subtlety.
Frighten them, or they won`t see.
CAIAPHAS
Then we are decided?
ANNAS
Then we are decided.
Transcribed by IITI