Prince Of Spades
Dispatch Lyrics

The lyrics of Dispatch's song Prince Of Spades depict a royal family in turmoil. The queen returns home to a quiet room, and confronts the king about his actions that have affected her life. She asks whether he took her for a fool or for a wife. The king is counting his diamonds but they are falling one by one. The queen informs the king that their pride, the prince of spades, is returning home, and requests that the king find some time alone to spend with their son who is in line for the throne.

The chorus repeats the lines 'And the king is in his court, Counting all his diamonds, One by one they do fall'. The song is a commentary on how the king is so focused on his wealth that he is blind to everything else, including his family. The message is powerful and paints a vivid picture of how greed can consume a man's heart.

Dispatch's song Prince Of Spades showcases the band's unique blend of folk, reggae, and rock genres. Here are some interesting facts about the song:

* Prince of Spades is a character in the Hanafuda playing cards.

* The song is one of Dispatch's most popular songs even though it does not appear on any of their studio albums.

* The song was written in 1995 and was released on their live album 'Disptach: Live'.

* It was written by Chad Urmston, who was the lead singer and guitarist of the band.

* Dispatch broke up in 2002 but got back together in 2011 to play a concert called 'Dispatch: Zimbabwe' at Madison Square Garden.

* The band's 2012 album, 'Circles Around the Sun', debuted at #24 on the Billboard 200 album chart.

* Dispatch's music has been featured in films such as 'I Love You, Man' and 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone'.

* Prince Of Spades is a fan favorite and is often played at the band's concerts.

* Dispatch has a loyal fanbase known as 'Dispatching'.

* The band members go by their first names, Chad, Brad, and Pete.

Chords:

Verse: G - D - C - G

Chorus: C - D - G - E minor - C - D - G