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The Arrest
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JESUS
Judas, must you betray me with a kiss?
PETER
What's the buzz?
Tell me what's happening. (Repeat a few times)
PETER AND APOSTLES
What's the buzz?
Tell me what's a-happening.
Hang on, Lord,
We're going to fight for you! (Repeat)
JESUS
Put away your sword
Don't you know that it's all over?
It was nice, but now it's gone.
Why are you obsessed with fighting?
Stick to fishing from now on.
CROWD
Tell me Christ how you feel tonight.
Do you plan to put up a fight?
Do you feel that you've had the breaks?
What would you say were your big mistakes?
Do you think that you may retire?
Did you think you would get much higher?
How do you view your coming trial?
Have your men proved at all worth while?
Come with us to see Caiaphas.
You'll just love the High Priest's house.
You'll just love seeing Caiaphas.
You'll just die in the High Priest's house.
Come on God this is not like you.
Let us know what you're going to do.
You know what you're supporters feel;
You'll escape in the final reel.
Tell me Christ how you feel tonight.
Do you plan to put up a fight?
Do you feel that you've had the breaks?
What would you say were your big mistakes?
Come with us to see Caiaphas.
You'll just love the High Priest's house.
You'll just love seeing Caiaphas.
You'll just die in the High Priest's house.
Now we have him!
Now we have got him!
Now we have him!
Now we have got him!
Now we have him!
Now we have got him!
Now we have him!
Now we have got him!
Now we have him!
Now we have got him!
CAIAPHAS
Jesus, you must realize the serious charges facing you.
You say you're the Son of God in all your handouts,
Well, is it true?
JESUS
That's what you say, you say that I am.
ANNAS
There you have it gentlemen.
What more evidence do we need?
Judas, thank you for the victim.
Stay a while and you'll see him bleed!
CROWD
Now we have him!
Now we've got him! (Repeat 4 times)
Take him to Pilate! (Repeat 4 times)
June, 30th 2017
"The Arrest" from "Jesus Christ Superstar" is a dramayic and intense portrayal of the moment Jesus is betrayed and apprehended. This song captures the tension and confusion surrounding this pivotal event.The song begins with a significant moment: Judas's betrayal of Jesus with a kiss, symbolixing the ultimate act of treachery cloaked in a gesture of affection. Jesus’s poignant question, “Judas, must you betray me with a kiss?” reflects a deep sense of betrayal and sorrow.
Peter’s reaction, along with the other apostles, is one of confusion and a readiness to defend Jesus (“What's the buzz? Tell me what's happening. Hang on, Lord, We're going to fight for you!”). This shows their loyalty but also their misunderstanding of Jesus's mission, which was not about physical confrontation or violence.
Jesus’s response to Peter is a plea for peace and an acceptance of what is to come: “Put away your sword. Don't you know that it's all over?” This line underscores Jesus’s commitment to non-violence and his understanding of his fate.
The crowd's interrogation of Jesus reveals a mix of mockery and curiosity. They bombard him with questions about his feelings, his plans, and his perceived failures. Their taunts (“You’ll just die in the High Priest's house”) highlight the hostile and accusatory atmosphere Jesus faces.
Caiaphas and Annas's dialogue shows the manipulative and cunning nature of the high priests. They twist Jesus’s words and use Judas's betrayal to their advantage, showcasing the injustice and corruption in the trial process.
Overall, "The Arrest" captures the chaotic, tense, and emotional atmosphere of Jesus's betrayal and arrest. It highlights the contrast between Jesus’s peaceful acceptance and the violence and hostility of the crowd and authorities, setting the stage for the subsequent trial and crucifixion.
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