Monolith
T. Rex Lyrics
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Is a kingly thing
From whence you know
We all do begin
And dressed as you are girl
In your fashions of fate
Baby it's too late
Shallow all the actions
Of the children of men
Fogged was their vision
Since the ages began
And lost like a lion
In the canyons of smoke
Girl it's no joke
In T. Rex's song Monolith, the lyrics showcase a sense of timelessness and the endurance of humanity through the ages. The opening chorus, "The throne of time is a kingly thing, from whence you know we all do begin," emphasizes the importance of time and its impact on humanity's start to the point that it is the basis of how we all started. The phrase "dressed as you are girl, in your fashions of fate" suggests that even though we dress in many ways or have different choices in life, we will all have to face the same fate.
The following verse "shallow all the actions of the children of men," states that humanity's actions are insignificant when compared to time's formidable presence. It then delves into the idea that the human mind has been clouded since the start of civilization, as if a fog has hung over each individual since the beginning of life itself. The last line, "and lost like a lion in the canyons of smoke, girl it's no joke," speaks to the helplessness and confusion experienced by humans amidst the struggles that we face.
Line by Line Meaning
The throne of time
The concept of time is likened to a throne.
Is a kingly thing
It holds immense power and influence over all beings.
From whence you know
It is from this concept that we all have our beginning.
We all do begin
Time marks the start of everything we experience.
And dressed as you are girl
Speaking directly to a female, wearing clothes that reflect her destiny.
In your fashions of fate
Her outfits are predetermined by fate, indicating a lack of free will.
Baby it's too late
It is too late to change what destiny has already decreed.
Shallow all the actions
All the deeds and accomplishments of humanity are insignificant in the bigger picture.
Of the children of men
All humans are similar in their futile endeavors and ignorance of greater truths.
Fogged was their vision
Their lack of awareness has blinded them to deeper insights.
Since the ages began
This lack of understanding has persisted for eons.
And lost like a lion
Humans, like the king of the jungle, are lost and disoriented.
In the canyons of smoke
The smoke symbolizes confusion and a lack of clarity.
Girl it's no joke
The situation is dire and serious, requiring immediate attention.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARC BOLAN
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The throne of time
Is a kingly thing
From whence you know
We all do begin
And dressed as you are girl
In your fashions of fate
Baby it's too late
Shallow all the actions
Of the children of men
Fogged was their vision
Since the ages began
And lost like a lion
In the canyons of smoke
Girl it's no joke
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,, All the young dudes" is really improving my taste in music.
@laurapapcunova321
Same 😂❤️
@ColletteandBren
same
@emilylucid6591
Came right to this song after Remus stated it’s his favorite song of the album hahaha
@haobinversed
TRUEEEE
@aaarsonist
So same omg
@linbeifong9585
here bc of all the young dudes ✨
@emilymitchell5121
i literally just replied to your comment on the other video, cuz of atyd lol
@moony517
Me too
@ColletteandBren
same