Judas
Betrayal's Embrace: Unveiling the Deeper Layers of Yngwie Malmsteen's 'Judas'
Lyrics
I cast my pearls before the swine
I offer my valuable things to those who don't appreciate them
Sealed and delivered
Confirmed and completed
Then I drink your toast of wine
Then I raise a glass of wine in your honor
Though it's bitter sweet
Although the experience is both pleasurable and painful
I'm eating from you hand so neat
I am accepting what you offer gracefully
Pennies from heaven
Small amounts of unexpected good fortune
You say you give
You claim to be generous
You say you love
You claim to love
But yet you live
However, your actions contradict your words
Judas...Judas
Reference to the betrayer, Judas Iscariot
Sightseeing through the lights
Observing the grand structures associated with you
and shades of you mighty colonnades
Majestic and imposing architectural features
No I got the picture
I now understand the situation
of the beauty and the beast
Perceiving both the beautiful and the ugly aspects
I am the lamb...you are the priest
Metaphorical roles of innocence and authority
To crucify me
A metaphorical desire for my downfall or suffering
You say you give
You claim to be generous
You say you love
You claim to love
But yet you live
Yet your actions contradict your words
Judas...Judas
Reference to the betrayer, Judas Iscariot
To make a living...Makes no difference
Occupation for survival holds no significance
You are what you do
You are defined by your actions
Some are false and some are true
Some people are deceptive, others genuine
You haven't got a clue
You lack understanding
I'd rather reign in hell some said
Choosing a position of power in a negative context
Than serve in heaven
Prefer being in control of wrongdoing than serving in a positive role
You say you give
You claim to be generous
You say you love
You claim to love
But yet you live
Yet your actions contradict your words
Judas...Judas
Reference to the betrayer, Judas Iscariot
Comment