(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