King Caesar
Head Automatica Lyrics
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For the things you've done
Well prizes don't come around
As easy as you want em now
You want a mountain with your face engraved
So everybody in the world can see the face of nothing changed
Hip hip hooray you're our saving grace
Here's to you and your poker face
Hip hip hooray you're our saving grace
Here's to you
You want a monument erected in your name
And odds are we will tear it down
When you leave as quickly as you came
You want a place in the history books
But no one has changed history
With double talk and dirty looks
Hip hip hooray you're our saving grace
Here's to you and your poker face
Hip hip hooray you're our saving grace
Here's to you
You heighten yourself to lower the blame
And you martyr yourself to heighten the fame
And you lower yourself to draw the compassion
Here's to you
You want a medal for the things you've done
But if you ever really did a damn thing
We would've gave you one
You want a mountain with your face engraved
So everyone will know the face when approached by to run away
Hip hip hooray you're our saving grace
Here's to you and your poker face
Hip hip hooray you're our saving grace
Here's to you
Hip hip hooray you're our saving grace
Here's to you and your poker face
Hip hip hooray you're our saving grace
Here's to you
The song “King Caesar” by Head Automatica is a sarcastic take on those who crave recognition and validation for their actions. The opening lines, “You want a medal for the things you've done / Well prizes don't come around / As easy as you want em now” convey the idea that attaining recognition for one's work is not as easy as one might think. The song has a powerful chorus, with a sarcastic tone, that repeats the phrase “Hip hip hooray you're our saving grace / Here's to you and your poker face” which highlights the futility of seeking validation.
The second verse of the song continues with the theme of seeking fame and recognition. The lines, “You want a monument erected in your name / And odds are we will tear it down / When you leave as quickly as you came” speak to the fleeting nature of fame and recognition. The song suggests that those who seek it will ultimately be forgotten. The line "no one has changed history with double talk and dirty looks" suggests that true change only comes from honest and genuine actions rather than empty words and deceitful strategies.
The song's bridge highlights the idea that those who seek recognition often play the victim or lower themselves to gain attention. The sarcastic line “You heighten yourself to lower the blame / And you martyr yourself to heighten the fame / And you lower yourself to draw the compassion” suggests that these tactics are not genuine and only serve to draw attention.
Overall, “King Caesar” is a satirical take on the idea of fame, recognition, and validation. It suggests that true recognition and validation come from honest work and genuine accomplishment, rather than seeking attention and striving for recognition through empty gestures.
Line by Line Meaning
You want a medal
You seek recognition for your actions
For the things you've done
For your accomplishments
Well prizes don't come around
Recognition is not easily earned
As easy as you want em now
Regardless of your desire for it
You want a mountain with your face engraved
You desire an enduring monument to yourself
So everybody in the world can see the face of nothing changed
To show that despite your success, things remain the same
Hip hip hooray you're our saving grace
Sarcastic praise for your supposed contributions
Here's to you and your poker face
Acknowledging your ability to deceive others
You want a monument erected in your name
You seek a grand tribute to yourself
And odds are we will tear it down
But it will likely be destroyed once you're gone
When you leave as quickly as you came
When you depart from the situation abruptly
You want a place in the history books
You desire to be remembered for posterity
But no one has changed history
You have not had a significant impact
With double talk and dirty looks
Your methods are manipulative and insincere
You heighten yourself to lower the blame
You inflate your importance to avoid responsibility
And you martyr yourself to heighten the fame
You exaggerate your sacrifices for personal gain
And you lower yourself to draw the compassion
You feign humility to elicit sympathy
But if you ever really did a damn thing
If you truly accomplished something of worth
We would've gave you one
You would have received recognition without seeking it
So everyone will know the face when approached by to run away
An ironic reference to your desire for a mountain with your face
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DARYL PALUMBO, DANIEL NAKAMURA
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