The “Judas” of the song refers to Judas Iscariot, the former disciple of Jesus who betrayed him and gave him to the Jewish authorities and marked him as a subversive to their authority with a kiss. The song compares sin as being just as much of an offense to Jesus as that event.
Based on Luke 22:47, 48
(Backwards message):
What are ya looking for the devil for
When ya oughta be looking for the Lord?!
I wonder how it makes you feel
When the prodigal won't come home
I wonder how it makes you feel
When he'd rather be on his own
I wonder what it's like for you
When a lamb has gone astray
I wonder what it's like for you
When your children disobey
It must be like another
Thorn struck in your brow
It must be like another
Close friend's broken vow
It must be like another
Nail right through your wrist
It must be just like
Just like Judas' kiss
I wonder how it makes you feel
When no one seeks your face
I wonder how it makes you feel
When they give up in the race
I wonder what it's like for you
When they willingly disobey
I wonder what it's like for you
When they willingly walk away
It must be like another
Thorn struck in your brow
It must be like another
Close friend's broken vow
It must be like another
Nail right through your wrist
It must be just like
Just like Judas' kiss
It must be like another
Thorn struck in your brow
It must be like another
Close friend's broken vow
It must be like another
Nail right through your wrist
It must be just like
Just like Judas' kiss
Judas’ Kiss was written by Bob Hartman.
Judas’ Kiss was produced by Jonathan David Brown.