What is the concept of the song Turn Back O'Man from Godspell?

Question

I have to sing this song as part of my senior recital. However, I am having a hard time singing it because I don't understand what is happening in the musical during this part of the song. So, help would be great. Also, there anywhere online where I can watch the entire Godspell?...Thanks

Answer 1

The second act opens with one or more cast members singing Learn Your Lessons Well, to call the audience back into the hall. Another member of the community sings Turn Back, O Man, in which she implores mankind to give up its temporal pursuits and to turn to God.

Synopsis here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godspell

I don't know where it would be available online, but you could probably rent it from a video store.