Caiaphas
We've been sitting on the fence for far too long

Annas
Why let him upset us? Ciaphas, let him be
All those imbecils 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 Romans? When they see king 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? He's a craze

Caiaphas
Put yourself in my place (i can't remember this line)
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 devided

Annas

Then say so to the council, but don't rely on subtly
Frighten them, or they won't see

Caiaphas
Then we are decided?

Annas
Then we are decided