Kings and Queens
°•?•° 30 Seconds to Mars Lyrics
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Desperate and broken
The sound of a fight
Father has spoken
We were the kings and queens of promise
We were the victims of ourselves
Maybe the children of a lesser God
Heaven and hell
Into your eyes
Hopeless and taken
We stole our new lives
In defense of our dreams
In defense of our dreams
We were the kings and queens of promise
We were the victims of ourselves
Maybe the children of a lesser God
Between heaven and hell
Heaven and hell
The age of man is over
A darkness comes at dawn
These lessons that we learned here
Have only just begun
We were the kings and queens of promise
We were the victims of ourselves
Maybe the children of a lesser God
Between heaven and hell
We are the kings
We are the queens
We are the kings
We are the queens
The beginning of "Kings and Queens" by Thirty Seconds to Mars describes a chaotic and urgent setting. The singer describes being "desperate and broken," amidst the "sound of a fight." This could be a metaphor for the struggles of life that can leave us feeling defeated and lost. The mention of "Father" could refer to a spiritual figure or a parental figure, and suggests the idea of seeking guidance and direction in times of turmoil.
The chorus revolves around the idea of past glory and a fall from grace. The singer and their peers were once the "kings and queens of promise," but have since become "victims of ourselves." This could mean that they have lost their sense of purpose, and any potential that they once had has been squandered. The mention of being "children of a lesser God" implies that they were not given the same opportunities and advantages as others, yet they still find themselves trapped in their own personal struggles.
The final stanza speaks to an apocalyptic event, as "the age of man is over," and "a darkness comes at dawn." The lessons learned from their struggles have only just begun, and there is a sense of impending doom. Yet, the chorus repeats the refrain of "we are the kings and queens," suggesting a call to action or a rallying cry to overcome adversity and reclaim their power.
Line by Line Meaning
Into the night
Starting the journey even in the dark, amidst uncertainties and unknowns
Desperate and broken
Feeling helpless and shattered, willing to go to any extent to overcome the hardships
The sound of a fight
Amidst all the chaos and struggles, the clashing of swords resonates, representing the battle for survival
Father has spoken
The ultimate authority passes its verdict, leaving their fate sealed
We were the kings and queens of promise
In the past, they held the promise of a bright future with limitless potential and possibilities
We were the victims of ourselves
However, due to their own weaknesses, they became their own enemies, causing their downfall
Maybe the children of a lesser God
Perhaps they were born with less fortune, opportunities or talents than others, but it doesn't need to define their destiny
Between heaven and hell
They are caught in a limbo, struggling to find their place in the world, oscillating between success and failure
Into your eyes
Looking into someone's eyes, hoping to find solace, love, and strength
Hopeless and taken
Having lost all hopes and succumbing to fate or someone's authority, giving up control of their life
We stole our new lives
They took fate into their own hands, taking risks, and successfully seizing new opportunities
In defense of our dreams
They fought bravely to protect and realize their aspirations, never giving up on their ambitions
The age of man is over
The era of human domination and arrogance is coming to an end, paving the way for a new order
A darkness comes at dawn
Expecting worse times ahead, where the future seems bleak and daunting
These lessons that we learned here
Despite the hardships, they learned important life lessons that they can carry forward
Have only just begun
The journey of learning, growing, and reinventing oneself is never-ending
We are the kings
Despite the adversities, they have emerged victorious, claiming their right to power and authority
We are the queens
They have proven their strength, resilience, and grace, earning their rightful place in society
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LETO, JARED
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"Kings And Queens"
Into the night
Desperate and broken
The sound of a fight
Father has spoken
We were the kings and queens of promise
We were the victims of ourselves
Maybe the children of a lesser God
Between heaven and hell
Heaven and hell
Into your eyes
Hopeless and taken
We stole our new lives
In defense of our dreams
In defense of our dreams
We were the kings and queens of promise
We were the victims of ourselves
Maybe the children of a lesser God
Between heaven and hell
Heaven and hell
The age of man is over
A darkness comes at dawn
These lessons that we learned here
Have only just begun
We were the kings and queens of promise
We were the victims of ourselves
Maybe the children of a lesser God
Between heaven and hell
We are the kings
We are the queens
We are the kings
We are the queens
@noneprovided689
…or…
(very well written though your post is, I beg you to hear me out)…
That song you listen to and plagiarize four years after its original released (if you’re Jared Leto, and you like eyeliner) hoping no Boston-area fans of the band Dear Leader have ever heard their marquis song, Nightmare Alleys, which was released in autumn of 2006, almost a full four years earlier:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=dZt-kKiKZXU&feature=share
As someone who feels strongly about about such matters—trivial though they are, no doubt—I invite you, or anyone who actually takes the time to listen to the entirety of the above Dear Leader song, to convince me that Leto and his crew didn’t rip them off.
Respectfully: I look forward to your counter-arguments.
@officialbrandanmusic
Who’s still listening in 2024????
@arthuramdrade5503
MEE
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me with blackberry bold 9000
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Me from 2034
@ag.iPaul-
Ofcourse Im still
@SpawnAlSimmons-1987
Me.
@johanniesicilia4921
4 days before 2024🎉. Almost 14 yrs since released, still one of my favs...
@tricianicole3395
It's crazy how just a song can bring back so many feelings and nostalgia.. 😔❤️
@sunflower4259
It’s May 2nd 2023. This song still holds a special place in my heart since the first day I heard it. It truly gave me goosebumps and comfort. 🖤
@BRYAN4509
so nice to see we are not alone. Thank you !!! 🤎