FYI

I was emailed a link to this video recently & watched it with my chin in my lap. I was shocked, offended and horrified. This video sits high on my list of shock-factor videos.

As I thought about it, I realized that I can't expect someone who doesn't portray themself as a Christian to behave in a Christian manner. I can't hold her to the same standard that I would expect my children to behave. But at the same time, I would also hope that someone who doesn't express Christian faith would at least be respectful of it.

I felt like it was important to share this video with friends who are parents & do hold the Christian faith in a high regard, whether you claim it as your own or not. My concern is that Lady GaGa's music, the rhythm & catchy lyrics are so seductive to our kids. And to be honest, if I had only heard this song on the radio, it might've gotten stuck in my head...it IS catchy. But I believe the video needs to be viewed by parents to see just how destructive & sacreligous it is. I've re-watched it several times & catch different things in the presentation each time -- watch the Biblical symbols that show up in the video. I am including the lyrics below so you can see what she's saying.

I'm completely aware that this particular song & this particular artist isn't the only one out there we need to beware of as parents, but this one is on my radar right now, so I wanted to share.

Beware: You may want to watch this alone (minus your kids). You may also want to consider clicking the title of the video at the top of the screen & watch it on youtube rather than here, so that you can see the full screen. Blogger cuts off a bit of the right side of the video screen.



Judas by Lady Gaga
Oh-oh-oh-ohoo
I'm in love with Juda-as, Juda-as

Oh-oh-oh-ohoo
I'm in love with Juda-as, Juda-as

Judas Juda-a-a, Judas Juda-a-a, Judas Juda-a-a, Judas GaGa
Judas Juda-a-a, Judas Juda-a-a, Judas Juda-a-a, Judas GaGa

[Lady Gaga - Verse 1]
When he comes to me, I am ready
I'll wash his feet with my hair if he needs
Forgive him when his tongue lies through his brain
Even after three times, he betrays me

I'll bring him down, bring him down, down
A king with no crown, king with no crown

[Chorus]
I'm just a Holy fool, oh baby he's so cruel
But I'm still in love with Judas, baby
I'm just a Holy fool, oh baby he's so cruel
But I'm still in love with Judas, baby

Oh-oh-oh-ohoo
I'm in love with Juda-as, Juda-as

Oh-oh-oh-ohoo
I'm in love with Juda-as, Juda-as

Judas Juda-a-a, Judas Juda-a-a, Judas Juda-a-a, Judas GaGa

[Lady Gaga - Verse 2]
I couldn't love a man so purely
Even darkness forgave his crooked way
I've learned love is like a brick, you can
Build a house or sink a dead body
I'll bring him down, bring him down, down
A king with no crown, king with no crown

[Chorus]
I'm just a Holy fool, oh baby he's so cruel
But I'm still in love with Judas, baby
I'm just a Holy fool, oh baby he's so cruel
But I'm still in love with Judas, baby

Oh-oh-oh-ohoo
I'm in love with Juda-as, Juda-as

Oh-oh-oh-ohoo
I'm in love with Juda-as, Juda-as

EW

[Bridge]
In the most Biblical sense,
I am beyond repentance
Fame hooker, prostitute wench, vomits her mind
But in the cultural sense
I just speak in future tense
Judas kiss me if offensed,
Or wear a condom next time

I wanna love you,
But something's pulling me away from you
Jesus is my virtue,
Judas is the demon I cling to
I cling to

[Chorus]
I'm just a Holy fool, oh baby he's so cruel
But I'm still in love with Judas, baby
I'm just a Holy fool, oh baby he's so cruel
But I'm still in love with Judas, baby

Oh-oh-oh-ohoo
I'm in love with Juda-as, Juda-as

Oh-oh-oh-ohoo
I'm in love with Juda-as, Juda-as

Judas Juda-a-a, Judas Juda-a-a, Judas Juda-a-a, Judas GAGA