Queen
Perfume Genius Lyrics
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Whipped
Heaving
Flower bloom at my feet
Don't you know your queen
Cracked
Peelin'
Riddled with disease
Don't you know me
No family is safe
When I sashay
Don't you know your queen
Gleaming
Wrapped in golden leaf
Don't you know me
Rank
Ragged
Skin sewn on sheets
Casing the barracks
For an ass to break and harness
Into the fold
Marry
No family is safe
When I sashay
Perfume Genius's song "Queen" uses vivid and powerful imagery to explore themes of gender, power, and the struggles faced by marginalized communities. The opening line, "Don't you know your queen," is a statement of defiance and strength, challenging the listener to recognize the singer's power and authority. The following lines use contrasting images of beauty and decay to convey the complexity of the singer's identity: "Whipped / Heaving / Flower bloom at my feet" suggests both vulnerability and strength, while "Cracked / Peelin' / Riddled with disease" hints at hidden struggles and pain.
The chorus, "No family is safe / When I sashay," is both a threat and a plea, letting listeners know that the singer is not to be underestimated or dismissed. The final lines of the song, "Casing the barracks / For an ass to break and harness / Into the fold / Marry," use sexually charged language to suggest the idea of the singer taking control of their own destiny and using their power for their own ends.
Overall, "Queen" is a powerful and provocative song that uses striking imagery and memorable lyrics to explore complex themes of gender, power, and identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you know your queen
Acknowledge me as your sovereign ruler.
Whipped
Subjected to punishment or control from external forces.
Heaving
Breathing heavily or struggling with an intense emotion.
Flower bloom at my feet
Symbolizing my power and majesty, nature bows to me.
Cracked
My exterior may appear broken and weak.
Peelin'
My surface is flaking away or becoming detached.
Riddled with disease
My body is infected and suffering, yet I remain your queen.
Gleaming
My aura radiates a powerful, luminous light.
Wrapped in golden leaf
Covered in a thin, precious layer of gold, emphasizing my royalty.
Rank
My scent exudes an unpleasant odor.
Ragged
My appearance is tattered, worn, and disheveled.
Skin sewn on sheets
My flesh is patchworked onto fabric, a symbol of my vulnerability and impermanence.
Casing the barracks
I am scouting for new followers to dominate and manipulate.
For an ass to break and harness
I am seeking a new, powerful ally to stand behind me.
Into the fold
I will convince them to join and support me until their submission is absolute.
Marry
Once I have found someone who can strengthen me, I will use them however I can.
No family is safe
All those who oppose me or refuse to swear allegiance will face my wrath.
When I sashay
As I walk with bold, confident steps that command attention and fear.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael Hadreas
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Don't you know your queen
Whipped
Heaving
Flower bloom at my feet
Don't you know your queen
Cracked
Peelin'
Riddled with disease
Don't you know me
No family is safe
When I sashay
Don't you know your queen
Gleaming
Wrapped in golden leaf
Don't you know me
Rank
Ragged
Skin sewn on sheets
Casing the barracks
For an ass to break and harness
Into the fold
Marry
No family is safe
When I sashay
@kilikilipower906
Queen Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Don't you know your queen?
Ripped, heaving
Flower bloom at my feet
Don't you know your queen?
Cracked, peeling
Riddled with disease
Don't you know me?
[Chorus]
No family is safe
When I sashay
[Verse 2]
Don't you know your queen?
Gleaming
Wrapped in golden leaves
Don't you know me?
Rank, ragged
Skin sewn on in sheets
Casing the barracks
For an ass to break and harness into the fold
Mary
[Chorus]
No family is safe
When I sashay
@simoo7755
Goodbye,friend! #MrRobot
@gocubs1815
Elliot and Angela brought me here... never forget 5/9
@magalyjaquelinelujangonzal3071
What movie?
@manuelg4867
@@magalyjaquelinelujangonzal3071 the tv show mr robot on usa network
@kurtvonnegutt6145
Same here :) Mr. Robot
@tyroneii179
Same, Just finished it today. :')
@Prettymapleleaf
Never forget
@allieshea8072
I can't get over how unique this song is
@Jchot
You ever listen to godspeed you black emperor?
@savagestranger
Kinda reminds me of T. Rex