Kings & Queens
Brooke Fraser Lyrics
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It took a little while to find reality
We've come a long way you know, living inside a dream
Waking to find that we are kings and queens
Lights on
Sometimes this feels like sleeping with the lights on, oh
The memories stay
They loop their lies on endless replay, oh
Been sleeping where I fall if I can sleep at all
'Cause I wake where I wanna if I wake at all
To see the lines are blurred, reality deferred
And we're chasing down tomorrow
We've got a long way to go but we got the energy
It took a little while to find reality
We've come a long way you know, living inside a dream
Waking to find that we are kings and queens
Ride on
Let's ditch the dark babe, we just gotta ride on, oh
Don't let lies through
They'll trick your mind and turn your heart to stone
Forget the wars we fight, forget the tears you cry
'Cause we go where we wanna but that won't be tonight
To see the edges fade between the light and shade
And we're chasing down forever, oh
We've got a long way to go but we got the energy
It took a little while to find reality
We've come a long way you know, living inside a dream
Waking to find that we are kings and queens
We've got a long way to go but we got the energy
It took a little while to find it, to find it, to find it
We've come a long way you know, living inside a dream
It took a little while to find it, to find it, to find it
We've got a long to go but we got the energy
It took a little while to find reality
We've come a long way you know, living inside a dream
Waking to find that we are kings and queens
We've got a long to go but we got the energy
It took a little while to find reality
We've come a long way you know, living inside a dream
Waking to find that we are kings and queens
The song "Kings & Queens" by New Zealand singer-songwriter Brooke Fraser is an uplifting and inspiring ode to perseverance and self-discovery. It encourages listeners to keep pushing forward, even when the path ahead may feel obscure, and to remember that they have the strength and tenacity to overcome any obstacle.
The opening lines of the song, "We've got a long way to go but we got the energy, It took a little while to find reality" set the tone for the rest of the piece, emphasizing that while the journey may be long, it is one worth taking. The repetition of the phrase "we've come a long way you know, living inside a dream, waking to find that we are kings and queens" can be interpreted as a reminder that, while life can often feel like a dream or an illusion, with a little self-discovery and growth, one can awaken to the power and potential within themselves.
The chorus of the song, with its soaring vocals and triumphant melody, is a call to action, urging listeners to ditch their fears, forget their past mistakes, and seize the present moment with courage and enthusiasm. As Fraser sings, "Let's ditch the dark, babe, we just gotta ride on, oh, Don't let lies through, they'll trick your mind and turn your heart to stone," she is reminding us that we are in control of our own destinies, and that we must fight to keep negativity and self-doubt at bay.
Overall, "Kings & Queens" is a powerful and uplifting song that speaks to the human spirit's resilience and grit. It is a reminder that, even in the face of adversity, we can find the strength to keep moving forward, and that, when we do, we will discover that we are Kings & Queens in our own right.
Line by Line Meaning
We've got a long way to go but we got the energy
We have a lot of work to do, but we are not giving up. We have the strength and motivation to keep going.
It took a little while to find reality
It wasn't easy for us to face the truth and see the world as it is.
We've come a long way you know, living inside a dream
We have been living in a fantasy world, ignoring the real problems and issues around us. But we have made progress and we know better now.
Waking to find that we are kings and queens
We are realizing our worth and potential. We are capable of achieving great things and we deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.
Sometimes this feels like sleeping with the lights on, oh
Our fears and worries are always present, even in the brightest moments. We never truly rest or let our guard down.
The memories stay
We are haunted by past experiences and traumas. They continue to affect us and shape our lives.
They loop their lies on endless replay, oh
The negative thoughts and beliefs we have about ourselves and the world keep playing in our minds, making it hard to let go and move on.
Been sleeping where I fall if I can sleep at all
We have been struggling to find peace and rest. We sleep wherever we can and often have trouble sleeping at all.
'Cause I wake where I wanna if I wake at all
When we do wake up, we want to be in control of our lives and make our own choices. We don't want to be at the mercy of our circumstances.
To see the lines are blurred, reality deferred
We are confused and disoriented. We can't distinguish what is real from what is not, and we have been putting off facing the truth.
And we're chasing down tomorrow
We are always looking forward and trying to improve our lives. We don't want to get stuck in the past or present.
Let's ditch the dark babe, we just gotta ride on, oh
It's time to leave behind the negativity and pain. We need to keep moving forward and not let them hold us back.
They'll trick your mind and turn your heart to stone
If we listen to the lies and negative thoughts, they will damage us and make us lose touch with our emotions and humanity.
Forget the wars we fight, forget the tears you cry
We need to let go of the pain and hurt we have experienced. It's time to move on and focus on the present and future.
'Cause we go where we wanna but that won't be tonight
We have the power to make choices and decide our own path, but tonight we need to rest and recharge.
To see the edges fade between the light and shade
We are starting to see the world in shades of gray, instead of just black and white. There is beauty and complexity in the world.
And we're chasing down forever, oh
We are striving for something bigger and everlasting. We won't stop until we find it.
It took a little while to find it, to find it, to find it
It wasn't easy to discover our worth and potential. We had to search for a long time and make many mistakes.
Waking to find that we are kings and queens
Our hard work and perseverance have paid off. We are now aware of our value and power, and we will not let anyone bring us down.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BROOKE FRASER, SCOTT LIGERTWOOD, JOEL POTT
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@aloisplease9616
Ahh just found this! Havent heard it since I was 14 and it was my solisd fave
@axcvilla
I love the energy in this song. A perfect song for a nice walk out in the city. There's so much presence in her voice. LOVE.
@koorzeny
Where on earth have I been?!? Brook Fraser.....you are a legend!! Love your message. Much needed.
@slippingawaytv7499
By end of the year we all going to rejoice like Kings and Queens ✌️🥳
@rafaelmanalo8048
Don't let the lies through, They'll trick your mind and turn your heart to stone.
@victoria-9829
Thank you so much for bringing GOD'S GLORY to the table, I love you for it and the men and women that praise GOD everyday. Thank you for this song
@Lomzyyy
This song is straight up my jam. Me and my friends saw her live in San Francisco (I'm pretty good about seeing Brooke in concert whenever she's in town) and this is the first concert where we actually danced. I love this new groove. She even did remixes of her old songs and it was amazeballs. I definitely support her experimenting with new sounds and growing as an artist.
I just feel like, as humans, we're constantly growing and changing in our lifetime, so why do we expect artists not to grow and change as well?
@dalerose803
Brooke u r absolutely gorgeous n amazing voice. I glad to see someone with a Scottish last name in positive music
@holyspirit7852
She is so blessed and I am blessed for being able to hear her inspiring music I listen to it daily! I feel the Holy Spirit raise me up! So blessed to have found hillsong
@leandroregue
Brooke Fraser continua surpreendendo. Estou escrevendo em português porque quero falar diretamente aos brasileiros. Vocês já repararam que as críticas mais duras e com uma entonação mais parecida com de "fariseus" são as dos brasileiros? Eu estudei 1 ano no College da Hillsong e vi a Brooke ministrar várias vezes. Essa mulher é séria, busca a Deus mesmo! As ministrações dela foram cheias de unção. Ela tem feito um excelente trabalho e o intuito é poder falar uma linguagem que as pessoas de fora da igreja entendam. Vamos parar de criticar e orar mais sabe?! Vamos ler mais a Bíblia e buscar o que Deus tem para nós. Quem sabe um dia estaremos fazendo mais e falando menos. Assim como ela tem feito... Deus abençoe!