King Without a Castle
Chris Isaak Lyrics
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Oh
Like a king without castle
Like a knight without a home
I call your name but there's no answer
And I'm left here on my own
Just wondering, wondering
Wondering, wondering, wondering
Where did our love go?
Does anybody know?
A man alone he has no future
A man alone he has no friends
There was a time I thought I found her
The one to love me 'til the end
Now I'm wondering, wondering
Wondering, wondering, wondering (wondering)
Where did our love go?
Does anybody know?
Does anybody know?
Wondering
Wondering
I'm like a king without castle
With a heart condemned to roam
I keep searchin' 'til I find you
'Til I do I'll be alone
Just wondering, wondering
Wondering, wondering, wondering
Where did our love go?
Does anybody know?
Anybody know?
Does anybody know?
Does anybody know?
Does anybody know?
Oh huh, yeah
The lyrics to Chris Isaak's King Without a Castle speak to the emptiness that can be felt when the love you once had is gone. The singer describes feeling like a king without a castle, which is typically a symbol of power and stability. Furthermore, he says he's like a knight without a home - a wandering nomad with no place to go. The feeling of being adrift and alone is emphasized when the singer calls out for his loved one but receives no answer. The singer is left wondering where their love went, questioning the dissolution of the relationship.
The singer continues to express that a man alone has no future and no friends. He thought he found the one to love him until the end, but now he's left wondering where she went. The singer is like a king without a castle and a heart condemned to roam. He is searching for his loved one, convinced that he will be alone until he finds her. The song is all about a search for love, and how leaving a relationship can make one feel lost, adrift, and desperately searching for answers.
Overall, the lyrics to King Without a Castle convey a deep sense of loss and loneliness that many can relate to. The singer is clearly desperate to find answers about what happened to his lost love, and his searching and wondering is a powerful metaphor for the search for love and connection that we all experience at some point in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
Opening the song with an expression of sadness or concern.
Like a king without castle
Feeling lost and powerless with no sense of security or safety.
Like a knight without a home
Feeling adrift and without a sense of belonging or purpose.
I call your name but there's no answer
Trying to reach out to a person who is unresponsive, leading to feelings of loneliness and frustration.
And I'm left here on my own
Being abandoned and left to face the world alone.
Just wondering, wondering
Frequently contemplating and questioning the state of his relationship and life.
Where did our love go?
Expressing the puzzlement and longing that comes from the absence of a loving relationship.
Does anybody know?
Questioning whether anyone has answers or understanding regarding why things have taken the turns they have.
A man alone he has no future
Acknowledging that without love or companionship, life can seem without promise or hope.
A man alone he has no friends
Stating the idea that without people to share life's experiences, it can be a lonely existence.
There was a time I thought I found her
Recalling a time in the past when love felt possible and even imminent.
The one to love me 'til the end
Recalling the hope of finding lasting love, or the sense of betrayal that comes when love fails to last.
I'm like a king without castle
Comparing oneself to someone noble or powerful who has lost their home or their standing. Feeling adrift and powerless without the love he wants.
With a heart condemned to roam
Acknowledging feelings of being lost and wandering without direction or purpose in life, with the connotation of emotional pain that comes from the experience.
I keep searchin' 'til I find you
Expressing a willingness to persistently search until finding the love he seeks.
'Til I do I'll be alone
Declaring that until love is found, life will feel unfulfilling and lonely.
Anybody know?
Repeating the question, possibly in desperation, wondering if answers exist to his questions about love and life.
Oh huh, yeah
Closing out the song expressing a sense of resignation to his loneliness, but possibly leaving open the possibility for new beginnings.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS ISAAK
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ruggierojerolli
Like a king without a castle
Like a knight without a home
I call your name but there's no answer
And I'm left here on my own
Just wondering, wondering
Where did our love go?
Does anybody know?
A man alone he has no future
A man alone he has no friends
There was a time I thought I found her
The one to love me 'til the end
Now I'm wondering, wondering
Where did our love go?
Does anybody know?
I'm Like a king without a castle
With a heart condemned to roam
I keep searchin' 'til I find you
'Til I do I'll be alone
Just wondering, wondering
Where did our love go?
Does anybody know?
Stone Roses
Wow can't believe I've just discovered this song. Keep listening to it on repeat. Such a beautiful, pensive, lamenting song.
Elenrad
I don't understand why this song doesn't appear in any best of album of C. Isaak, It's probably my favourite!
Tristan Kerkhove
It's literally in the thumbnail "best of Chris Isaak" but I agree it's a killer song, perfect for a sunny day
ruggierojerolli
Like a king without a castle
Like a knight without a home
I call your name but there's no answer
And I'm left here on my own
Just wondering, wondering
Where did our love go?
Does anybody know?
A man alone he has no future
A man alone he has no friends
There was a time I thought I found her
The one to love me 'til the end
Now I'm wondering, wondering
Where did our love go?
Does anybody know?
I'm Like a king without a castle
With a heart condemned to roam
I keep searchin' 'til I find you
'Til I do I'll be alone
Just wondering, wondering
Where did our love go?
Does anybody know?
Dale Halliday
Love the lyrics of King without a castle. I know all the words because it was in my mind for about 2 months. "Does anybody Know?" Just wondering.....
oneb14
Great voice!
Andrew Flood
I LOVE THIS SONG !!!!!
ruggierojerolli
What A Great Song For God's Sake.!!
kathleen m
this is one of my favorites .amazing
Deborah Bertolani
Wondering why it took me so long to discover Chris Isaak. Love his voice and of course his sexiness LOL