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I Don't Know How To Love Him

Mary Magdalene

The Ballad I Don't Know How To Love Him sung by Yvonne Elliman, from Jesus Christ Superstar

I don't know how to love him
What to do, how to move him
I've been changed, yes really changed
In these past few days
When I've seen myself
I seem like someone else

I don't know how to take this
I don't see why he moves me
He's a man, he's just a man
And I've had so many men before
In very many ways
He's just one more

Should I bring him down?
Should I scream and shout?
Should I speak of love?
Let my feelings out?

I never thought I'd come to this
What's it all about?
Don't you think it's rather funny?
I should be in this position
I'm the one who's always been
So calm, so cool
No lover's fool
Running every show
He scares me so

I never thought I'd come to this
What's it all about?

Yet, if he said he loved me
I'd be lost, I'd be frightened
I couldn't cope, just couldn't cope
I'd turn my head, I'd back away
I wouldn't want to know
He scares me so
I want him so
I love him so

"Jesus Christ Superstar"
3/21/22

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Linda Alice Fowler August 22, 2023 at 7:13 AM I still remember this moving and powerful film. The soundtrack is awesome and this song in particular guides us closer to enlightenment. Awesomeness dear friend! :) I Am Anaya December 25, 2023 at 7:31 PM The play musical is always shown or heard on Christmas time. I love the concept everything about it nothing explains Jesus the king of the Jews any better. Thank you BFF!

Robert Gorelick June 3, 2022 at 7:07 AM Being both a man and Gods only begotten child would cause confusion in the realm of mortal love. A very beautiful ballad indeed! Robert I Am Anaya July 22, 2022 at 3:59 PM A beautiful thought of a man and son of God! Thank you, for your comment, Robert.

Valsa George April 1, 2022 at 8:53 PM I sense your overwhelming joy in knowing Him and your deep desire to love Him as Mary Magdalene loved Him... ! When we meet Him, a change comes over us that we cannot explain ! An emotionally charged poem Anaya ! I Am Anaya April 13, 2022 at 11:28 AM What a beautiful thought Valsa. His love; divine, emaculate, omnipresent. This is truly a beautiful melody...the sheet music above, for those who play instruments! Thank you, Valsa

Anil Deo March 27, 2022 at 10:46 PM Good one Anaya. Bible teaches men like me: Father God is the father of every woman, even "bad women." I have seen the latter shine pure as untouched teens, because they cried out to Jesus or prayed a poem as Yours above. Islam does not have a concept of live from God to humans, only JUSTICE. Forgiveness is just a word for Hindus & Muslims ... We know it is process, begins in admitting we failed a HIGHER law ( God's or community standard). Sorry I went on ... Shalom shalom Dear I Am Anaya April 13, 2022 at 11:32 AM Anil, you are an inspiring theologian, always welcome here...Shalom my friend!

L Milton Hankins March 21, 2022 at 5:47 PM One of my favorites from JS,S. I have played this hundreds of times, even as a prelude for church services. No one ever criticized it. It is a gorgeous melody! I have always included it in recitals, too. I Am Anaya March 21, 2022 at 6:26 PM How cool is that! Milton this is an experiment...take me away from wars and make it all about JESUS!