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Castles
Appleby Lyrics
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Breaking all the steam just to ease your heart
Heavy is the hand that just wears the crown
Every little girl wants the royal gown
I swear
They looking at the magazines
Look at what they practicing
Katniss with that Everdeen
Picking at that arrow shoot
You don't need a parachute
This is just another team
Girl, Girl
Don't do it, Don't do it x3
Don't, Don't x2
Black and White are for the groom and bride
Looking at the Colors they could rule the sky
But judging by the gray they could sure divide
Cuz every problem in the shade only multiplies
Judging by your fantasy
This is where you want to be
This is what you say you need
Girl, Girl
Castle with a couple knights
Servants working overtime
This is not a better life
Boy, Boy
Don't do it, Don't do it x3
Don't, Don't
Focus on the beauty, Baby
Don't you feel so guilty, Baby
Cuz the beast'll bite you x2
Focus on the beauty, Baby
Don't you feel so guilty, Baby
Cuz the beast'll bite you x6
Focus on the beauty, Baby
Don't you feel so guilty, Baby
Cuz the beast'll bite you x2
Don't do it, Don't do it x2
Don't, Dont x2
The lyrics to Appleby's song Castles are complex and contain multiple layers of meaning. The song is about the desire for power and importance, and how this desire can lead to self-delusion and a distorted perception of reality. The first stanza refers to the pressure faced by those in positions of power, such as kings and queens. The "steam" mentioned may symbolize the difficulties and challenges inherent in leadership, and the need to occasionally break away from these struggles in order to find personal peace. The second and third lines describe the burden of responsibility that those in positions of power must bear. Keeping with the theme of royalty, the fourth line refers to the desire of young girls to be a part of this world of privilege and glamour.
The second stanza contrasts the happiness and beauty of colors with the divisiveness of "gray." This line may symbolize the way that envy and jealousy can lead to divisions within a community. The third and fourth lines continue this idea, suggesting that problems tend to multiply when people dwell on negativity. The fifth and sixth lines speak to the power of fantasy and imagination. People often dream of living in a castle, surrounded by knights and servants. However, the last line of the stanza reveals the ultimate falsehood of this idealized fantasy world.
In the chorus, Appleby implores listeners to "focus on the beauty" and ignore the guilt that may come with trying to obtain power and prestige. However, the final line of the chorus, "Cuz the beast'll bite you," is ominous and suggests that those who seek to gain power at any cost may eventually end up paying a high price.
Line by Line Meaning
Kings and Queens need to be apart
Royalty requires separation and distance between individuals
Breaking all the steam just to ease your heart
Releasing pent up emotions to alleviate inner turmoil
Heavy is the hand that just wears the crown
Leadership comes with great responsibility and weighty decisions
Every little girl wants the royal gown
Young girls aspire to emulate the glamour and elegance of royalty
They looking at the magazines
People are influenced by media portrayals of idealized lifestyles
Look at what they practicing
Observers mimic and emulate what they witness others doing
Katniss with that Everdeen
Referencing the singer from The Hunger Games as a symbol of strength and survival
Boy, Boy, Picking at that arrow shoot
Men often engage in competitive and aggressive behavior
You don't need a parachute
Recklessly taking risks without considering the consequences
This is just another team
Encouraging teamwork and collaboration rather than competition
Girl, Girl, Don't do it, Don't do it x3, Don't, Don't x2
Warning against adopting harmful and unhealthy behaviors, repeated for emphasis
Black and White are for the groom and bride
Stereotypical notions of traditional gender roles and binary thinking
Looking at the Colors they could rule the sky
Appreciating diversity and the vastness of possibility
But judging by the gray they could sure divide
A warning about the dangers of differences and conflict
Cuz every problem in the shade only multiplies
Problems grow and fester when they are kept hidden and ignored
Judging by your fantasy
Assuming that one's idealized version of reality is accurate
This is where you want to be
The aspiration towards fulfilling one's desires and dreams
This is what you say you need
Explicating the difference between what one wants and what one needs
Castle with a couple knights
A fairytale vision of a romanticized and unrealistic life
Servants working overtime
The unrealistic expectations and demands placed on others by the wealthy and privileged
This is not a better life
Wealth and status do not guarantee happiness and fulfillment
Boy, Boy, Don't do it, Don't do it x3, Don't, Don't
A repeated warning against falling into the traps of materialism and unhealthy aspirations
Focus on the beauty, Baby
Encouraging a focus on the positive and beautiful aspects of life
Don't you feel so guilty, Baby, Cuz the beast'll bite you x2, Focus on the beauty, Baby
Warnings against being consumed by guilt and negative emotions, with a reaffirmation of the importance of focusing on the beauty of life
Don't, Don't x2, Don't do it, Don't do it x2
A final warning against unhealthy behaviors and aspirations
Contributed by Julia V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Omyyyyyy
lyrics for everyone
[Verse 1]
Kings and queens ain't meant to be apart
Breaking all these things just to ease your heart
Heavy is the head that just wears the crown
Every little girl wants the royal gown
I swear they lookin' at the magazines
Look at what they practicing
Katniss wit that Everdeen [boy, boy]
Lookin' at the arrows shoot
You don't need a parachute
This is just another teen girl, girl
[Hook]
Don't do it, don't do it
Don't do it till it all falls down [hey]
Don't do it, don't do it
Don't do it till it all falls down
Don't do it.....
Don't, Don't [hey]
Don't, Don't
Don't, Don't
[Verse 2]
Black and white are for the groom and bride
Looking at the colors they could rule the skies
But judging by the grey they could sure divide
Cuz every problem in shade only multiplies [yeah]
Judging by your fantasy, this is where you wanna be
This is what you say you need [girl, girl]
Castle with a couple knights, servants working overtime
This is not a better life boy, boy
[Hook]
Don't do it, don't do it
Don't do it till it all falls down [hey]
Don't do it, don't do it
Don't do it till it all falls down
Don't do it.....
Don't, Don't [hey]
Don't, Don't
Don't, Don't
[Bridge]
Focus on the beauty baby
Don't you feel so guilty baby
Cuz the beast will bite ya
Cuz the beast'll bite ya
Focus on the beauty baby
Don't you feel so guilty baby
Cuz the beast'll bite ya
Cuz the beast'll bite ya
[Cuz the beast'll bite ya]
[Cuz the beast'll bite ya]
[Cuz the beast'll bite ya]
[Cuz the beast'll bite ya]
Focus on the beauty baby
Don't you feel so guilty baby
Cuz the beast'll bite ya
Cuz the beast will bite ya
[Hook]
Don't do it, don't do it
Don't do it till it all falls down [hey]
Don't do it, don't do it
Don't do it till it all falls down
Don't do it.....
Don't, Don't [hey]
Don't, Don't
Don't, Don't
@luluntuli9254
"Katniss with that Everdeen" what is life?!
@Woeiman
Summer vibes!
@joannak7782
+Woeiman Totallyyy!
@shojjibnoodle2081
whoa...really feeling this one ^^
@youngsage6708
👌
@QNakama
Immediate satisfaction with this.
@maisharahman430
+Q Nakama ikr! I loved this song in the first seconds
@deejayfelipe2011
+Q Nakama plus: free dl and in lossless quality... it's too much perfection <3
@stickygaming2933
Love to see everyone happy in one comment section, I hope you all are living a wonderful life smiling like me writing this ❤️
@QNakama
+StickyGaming You're comment just made me smile even harder!