I'M A FAN OF JESUS!!!

As an atheist raised by an agnostic spiritualist, you might be surprised to learn that I was also raised with the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. Me and my fellow atheist sister know this entire whole thing by heart. And we both love it. It is incredibly powerful and the voices of Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson add further fuel to the fire. So when I found out that a friend from work was as big a fan as I am, I was excited. The best way to show you the power of it is to post the lyrics from my favorite song. This song is (obviously) sung by Jesus after the last supper and before Judas turns him in. I honestly think that he would have had these thoughts.

I only want to say,

If there is a way,

Take this cup away from me

For I don't want to taste its poison.

Feel it burn me, I have changed.

I'm not as sure, as when we started.

Then, I was inspired.

Now, I'm sad and tired.

Listen, surely I've exceeded expectations,

Tried for three years, seems like thirty.

Could you ask as much from any other man?

But if I die,

See the saga through and do the things you ask of me,

Let them hate me, hit me, hurt me, nail me to their tree.

I'd want to know, I'd want to know, My God,

I'd want to know, I'd want to know, My God,

Want to see, I'd want to see, My God,

Want to see, I'd want to see, My God,

Why I should die.

Would I be more noticed than I ever was before?

Would the things I've said and done matter any more?

I'd have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord,

Have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord,

Have to see, I'd have to see, my Lord,

Have to see, I'd have to see, my Lord,

If I die what will be my reward?

If I die what will be my reward?

Have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord,

I'd have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord,

Why should I die? Oh why should I die?

Can you show me now that I would not be killed in vain?

Show me just a little of your omnipresent brain.

Show me there's a reason for your wanting me to die.

You're far to keen and where and how, but not so hot on why.

Alright, I'll die!

Just watch me die!

See how I die!

(there is a musical interlude here and an amazing montage

in the movie of images of christ on the cross)

Then I was inspired.

Now, I'm sad and tired.

After all, I've tried for three years, seems like ninety.

Why then am I scared to finish what I started,

What you started - I didn't start it.

God, thy will is hard,

But you hold every card.

I will drink your cup of poison.

Nail me to your cross and break me,

Bleed me, beat me, Kill me. Take me, now!

Before I change my mind.

Yes, the words are powerful. But add Ted Neeley's incredible voice and it reduces this girl to tears every time. Other men have played this role, but his is the only one I will listen to. Thank you, Mom, for all the music you have given me. (And quit rubbing in that you guys are going to see Mr. Neeley!) :^)