Judith
A Perfect Circle
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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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Written by: BILLY HOWERDEL, MAYNARD KEENAN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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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.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics contain explicit language, with the line, "F*** your God," prominently featured. This explicitness led to some radio stations playing a censored version.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Judith," directed by David Fincher who is also known for directing several critically acclaimed films including "Fight Club", "Se7en", among others.
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Band Member CommentIn an interview, guitarist Billy Howerdel revealed "Judith" was the first song he and Keenan worked on together.
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Song WritingAlthough the song critiques religious belief, Keenan said he wrote it because he has "an issue with the fact that people don't question enough."
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Critics' ViewpointFrom a critical standpoint, "Judith" is often celebrated for its powerful lyrics and the raw emotion showcased by Maynard.
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Live PerformancesA 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.
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Cultural ImpactDespite 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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