The music fuses rock and hip-hop, but also mixes in elements of many other genres, including rap, punk, metal, and more. The Kings' principal is to give the PEOPLE something different to listen to, as well as something meaningful.
Although being extremely young on the scene, Almost Kings has already attracted major attention and is continuing to turn heads. The amount of page views and plays on the band's myspace page in this short amount of time speaks for itself. Bozeman, Compton, and Helms have toured the United States countless times, supporting national acts such as Rehab, Chevelle, Hed(PE), Stone Sour, and more. Almost Kings is about to break loose, and when it does, the four are prepared to give everything to maintain the AK mission and give YOU, the people, something fresh and new.
Shadows
Almost Kings Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I've been given more chances then I really think I deserve
I figured I'd be hurt, I'm pretty sure I need work
But these words have healed that little hole in me
Before that fact there's no consoling me
We're controlled to be another lonely seed
Giving birth to the life and we devoted
We can't move without testing grounds
HOOK:
The shadows pull me down
But they know they'll never take me, take me
I'm already found
And I got one life to live for
I got one life to live for
VERSE 2:
Dark clouds and dark towns consume me still
Figured I'd get control if I'd consume this pill
Is it fake or real, I can't take the thrill
Of wondering what's left in this brain to kill
This pain's sustilled but emotions churn
This shadow has been cast on the past that burns
Now at last, my turn to break the grasp and learn
Who controls the future
It's mine to earn
Let's go
In "Shadows" by Almost Kings, the singer reflects on the experiences that have shaped him and the challenges that he has faced. He starts off by acknowledging the second chances he has received, but he continues to question whether he deserves them. He reveals that he has been hurt and feels that he needs work. However, he finds comfort in the words he hears, which heal a hole in him. Despite this, he feels controlled and lonely, like a "lonely seed" giving birth to life. He notes that they cannot move without being tested and how they cannot be found because of the shadows that pull them down. The chorus sees the singer admitting that he is already found and that he has one life to live for, despite the pull of the shadows.
In the second verse, the singer confesses that he is still consumed by dark clouds and dark towns. He thought he could get control of himself by consuming a pill, but he questions whether its effects are real or fake. He wonders how much it can be detrimental to his brain. The pain might subside, but his emotions still churn. The shadows of the past are still present, burning him. Nevertheless, he believes it's his turn to take control of the future and break the grasp of the past's shadows. Through this, he can learn who controls the future and own his destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been given more chances then I really think I deserve
I believe that I have received opportunities beyond what I am capable of achieving
I figured I'd be hurt, I'm pretty sure I need work
I expected to fail and I know I have room for improvement
But these words have healed that little hole in me
The comfort of this message has helped me overcome my emotional pain
Before that fact there's no consoling me
I was inconsolable until I heard these words
We're controlled to be another lonely seed
We are conditioned to feel isolated and unimportant
Giving birth to the life and we devoted
We create our own destiny and we are committed to it
We can't move without testing grounds
We cannot progress without taking risks and experiencing failures
Now we can't be found 'cuz
We are lost and unable to be located because of our struggles
The shadows pull me down
The darkness of my past haunts me and brings me down
But they know they'll never take me, take me
My past failures cannot defeat me
I'm already found
I have already discovered myself and my purpose
And I got one life to live for
I have only one chance to make the most of my life
Dark clouds and dark towns consume me still
The darkness of my environment engulfs me and affects me negatively
Figured I'd get control if I'd consume this pill
I thought I could gain control of my life by taking this drug
Is it fake or real, I can't take the thrill
I am unsure if the effects of the drug are authentic and that makes me anxious
Of wondering what's left in this brain to kill
I am concerned that the drug may cause harm to my brain
This pain's sustilled but emotions churn
My physical pain has subsided, but my emotions are still unsettled
This shadow has been cast on the past that burns
My past mistakes still haunt me
Now at last, my turn to break the grasp and learn
I will finally overcome my struggles and learn from my mistakes
Who controls the future
I am now in charge of shaping my own future
It's mine to earn
I have to work hard and prove myself to deserve a bright future
Let's go
I am ready to take control of my life and move forward
Contributed by Lila S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lovemyrehab
I listen to this song every night before I go to bed (through the day too). It's my strength that keeps a smile on my face. Thank you Almost Kings! Mad love to all of y'all! TK
crakavelly
Seen them live many times! Their stage presence is insane! Always a great show!
Baptiste Wayne
Huge fan of "evolution of us", "legend" or "right from wrong", this one didn't disappoint me at all. So happy such bands still exist among all this shit we hear on radio or clubs. Cheers from France.
wickedxwednesday
The new album is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD! I see a review video coming soon! I just might have to record it today! Amazing job guys!!!!
The Lost Cosmonaut
I've been a fan of these guys for a while, but this...this is on a new level for them! Totally feeling it. \m/\m/
evan jone
ON REPEAT!!!!!! I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!
LoudMouthFilm
Love this song and the best video I have seen in a long time. Great job guys!
Cheryl Gallagher
I had a chance to meet them at rock usa. :) They are so amazing! When they play live, it is really fun to watch!
zebulebuful
This band can really rock with the best of em!
praesentire
I like this kind of music. it's like a fusion of rap and rock. Dope!