Kings and Queens
30 Seconds to Mars feat. Kanye West Lyrics
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(Oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh)
Into the night
Desperate and broken
The sound of a fight
(Oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh)
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
Through blood and name
In defense of our dreams
In defense of our dreams
(Dreams, dreams, 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've 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
(Oh, oh, oh)
We are the queens
(Oh, oh, oh)
We are the kings
(Oh, oh, oh)
We are the queens
(Oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh)
The song "Kings and Queens" by 30 Seconds to Mars featuring Kanye West, is an empowering song about rising up against our inner struggles and fighting for our dreams. The opening verses describe a sense of desperation, but also a determination to persevere despite the odds. The repetition of "Oh, oh, oh" throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and passion.
The chorus of the song speaks to the idea that we are all capable of achieving great things and that we should never give up on our dreams. The metaphor of "kings and queens of promise" emphasizes the idea that we are in control of our own destinies and that we must take responsibility for our own lives. The mention of "a lesser God" suggests that we may feel inferior or unworthy at times, but that we should never let those feelings hold us back.
The final lines of the song declare that "we are the kings" and "we are the queens" - reaffirming the idea that we are all capable of greatness and that we should never let anyone or anything diminish our worth or potential.
Overall, "Kings and Queens" is a powerful anthem that encourages us to be strong, to persevere through hardship, and to never give up on our dreams, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
(Oh, oh, oh)
The song starts with a wailing sound followed by guitar notes.
Into the night
The singer is entering into the darkness of the night.
Desperate and broken
He is feeling hopeless and shattered.
The sound of a fight
He hears the noise of a struggle going on around him.
Father has spoken
God has communicated a message to the believers.
(Oh, oh, oh)
The chorus starts with a series of wails again.
We were the kings and queens of promise
The people had great potential to fulfill.
We were the victims of ourselves
The humans sabotaged their own progress and success.
Maybe the children of a lesser God
People are questioning if there is any divine intervention in their lives.
Between Heaven and Hell, Heaven and Hell
The humans are caught in a dilemma of choosing between right and wrong paths.
Into your eyes
The singer is looking into someone's eyes.
Hopeless and taken
He feels that person is given up on hope and has accepted a hard fate.
We stole our new lives
They have taken risks to try and improve their lives.
Through blood and name
The people have sacrificed and struggled for their dreams.
In defense of our dreams
They are willing to fight for their ambitions and aspirations in life.
We are the kings
The singer is now claiming the throne of greatness.
(Oh, oh, oh)
The chorus is repeated with intense emotions.
The age of man is over
The era ruled by humans' own ego and pride is coming to an end.
A darkness comes at dawn
They anticipate a rough day ahead with trials and difficulties.
These lessons that we've learned here
The hardships have not gone to waste as they have gained experience and insight from them.
Have only just begun
The hurdles are not over yet and there is much more to face and triumph over.
We are the queens
The people are again claiming their royalty.
(Oh, oh, oh)
The song ends with a softer repetition of the chorus.
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.