Then We Are Decided

"Then We Are Decided" is the fifth song from the Jesus Christ Superstar album. It it usually not included in the stage plays. The song is between Caiaphas and Annas and Caiaphas is contemplating whether to do something AbOUT Jesus, and with strong persistence from Annas, Caiaphas decides to have Jesus killed, which is explained in "This Jesus Must Die".

Lyrics

Caiaphas : We've been sitting on the fence for far too long Annas: Why let Him upset us Caiaphas let Him be All those imbecile's will see He really doesn't matter Caiaphas: 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 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 hardly step aside 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 to at all We cannot be divided Annas: They 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