Judith

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"Judith" is a song by American rock band A Perfect Circle. It was released as the lead single from their debut album, Mer de Noms. The single was released as a 1-track compact disc single in North America, and a 4-track single on both disc and vinyl format in Australia.


Year:
2000
4:07
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You're such an inspiration for the ways
That I'll never ever choose to be
Oh so many ways for me to show you
How the savior has abandoned you
F*ck your God
Your Lord and 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 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

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A Perfect Circle

A Perfect Circle is an American rock supergroup formed in 1999 by guitarist Billy Howerdel and Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan. The original incarnation of the band also included Paz Lenchantin on bass, Troy Van Leeuwen on guitar, and Tim Alexander on drums. The latest lineup features Puscifer and Ashes Divide bassist Matt McJunkins, former guitarist for The Smashing Pumpkins, James Iha. Despite having a varied cast since inception, the stylistic content of the songs has remained consistent with Howerdel as composer, and Keenan penning the lyrics and melodies. more »

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Written by: BILLY HOWERDEL, MAYNARD KEENAN

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Judith" is the lead single from A Perfect Circle's debut album, "Mer de Noms," which was released in 2000.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, number 5 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, and number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the band's most successful singles.
Song Theme
"Judith" is a song that questions religious beliefs and the power of faith, inspired by lead singer Maynard James Keenan's mother, Judith Marie, who continued to pray after suffering a paralyzing stroke.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics contain explicit language, with the line, "F*** your God," prominently featured. This explicitness led to some radio stations playing a censored version.
Music Video
The music video for "Judith," directed by David Fincher who is also known for directing several critically acclaimed films including "Fight Club", "Se7en", among others.
Band Member Comment
In an interview, guitarist Billy Howerdel revealed "Judith" was the first song he and Keenan worked on together.
Song Writing
Although the song critiques religious belief, Keenan said he wrote it because he has "an issue with the fact that people don't question enough."
Critics' Viewpoint
From a critical standpoint, "Judith" is often celebrated for its powerful lyrics and the raw emotion showcased by Maynard.
Live Performances
A Perfect Circle has performed "Judith" in numerous live shows around the world adding a different touch to each performance, and it remains one of the band's most popular live songs.
Cultural Impact
Despite being a song about questioning religious beliefs and the existence of God, "Judith" resonated with many listeners due to its honesty, and today it is considered one of A Perfect Circle's signature songs.

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