Judith
A Perfect Circle · Mer De Noms [2000]
That I'll never ever choose to be
Oh so many ways for me to show you
How the savior has abandoned you
Fuck your God
Your Lord, your Christ
He did this
Took all you had and
Left you this way
Still you pray, you never stray
Never taste of the fruit
You never thought to question why
It's not like you killed someone
It's not like you drove a hateful spear into his side
Praise the one who left you
Broken down and paralyzed
He did it all for you
He did it all for you
Oh so many ways for me to show you
How your dogma has abandoned you
Pray to your Christ, to your god
Never taste of the fruit
Never stray, never break
Never---choke on a lie
Even though he's the one who did this to you
You never thought to question why
Not like you killed someone
It's Not like you drove a spiteful spear into his side
Talk to Jesus Christ
As if he knows the reasons why
He did it all for you
Did it all for you
He did it all for you
Judith - A Perfect Circle
Released on the 2000 album Mer De Noms, 'Judith' stands as a defining track in the post-grunge and alternative metal landscape. The song showcases the band's signature blend of heavy riffs and melodic sensibilities, featuring the distinctive vocal style of vocalist Maynard James Keenan. As a centerpiece of Mer De Noms, the recording captures the transitional energy of the early 2000s, balancing aggressive instrumentation with atmospheric production. The track has since become a staple of the band's discography, often cited for its ability to merge technical proficiency with emotional depth. Its enduring popularity reflects the broader influence of this era on modern metalcore and alternative rock, cementing A Perfect Circle's status as a pivotal force in the genre's evolution.