The Temple
Andrew Lloyd Webber · Jesus Christ Superstar [1971]
Roll on up -- for my price is down
Come on in -- for the best in town
Take your pick of the finest wine
Lay your bets on this bird of mine
Name your price I got everything
Come and buy it's all going fast
Borrow cash on the finest terms
Hurry now while stocks still last (x2)
(Random shouting, selling stuff)
Roll on up -- for my price is down
Come on in -- for the best in town
Take your pick of the finest wine
Lay your bets on this bird of mine
Roll on up -- for my price is down
Come on in -- for the best in town
JESUS
My temple should be a house of prayer
But you have made it a den of thieves
Get out, get out
My time
Is almost through
Little left to do
After all
I've tried for three years
Seems like thirty
Seems like thirty
LEPERS
See my eyes I can hardly see
See me stand I can hardly walk
I believe you can make me whole
See my tongue I can hardly talk
See my skin I'm a mass of blood
See my legs I can hardly stand
I believe you can make me well
See my purse I'm a poor, poor man
Will you touch, will you mend me Christ?
Won't you touch, will you heal me Christ?
Will you kiss, you can heal me Christ
Won't you kiss, won't you pay me Christ? (x2)
JESUS
Oh, there's too many of you, don't push me
Oh, there's too little of me, don't crowd me
Heal yourselves!
The Temple - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Temple" serves as a pivotal moment in his rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, marking a dramatic shift from the biblical narrative to the crucifixion scene. Composed in 1971, the track exemplifies Webber's signature fusion of classical choral arrangements with rock instrumentation, creating a sweeping soundscape that underscores the emotional weight of the final act. The song features a distinctive, haunting melody that has become a staple of the production's legacy, often cited as one of the most recognizable moments in the work's history. Its enduring popularity stems from its ability to capture the solemnity and tragedy of the story while maintaining the theatrical energy characteristic of Webber's stage compositions.