Army of Lovers featured
Alexander Bard (1987-2001, 2013), Jean-Pierre Barda (1987-2001, 2013), La Camilla (1987-1991, 1996, 2001, Jan-March 2013), Michaela Dornonville De La Cour (1991-1995),
Dominika Peczynski (1992-1996, 2001, March 2013).
Debut single 'When The Night Is Cold' was released in 1988. This song was not to be on debut album 'Disco Extravaganza' released in 1990 (re-named 'Army of Lovers when released in USA & UK in 1991). This was followed by the album 'Massive Luxury Overdose' (1991). La Camilla left the band and released a single 'I Am Not In The Mood For Lovers'. The Group replaced La Camilla with Michaela De La Cour, they re-released 'Massive Luxury Overdose' with extra tracks & with De La Cour on the new album artwork.
In 1992 the band came a four piece when Dominika joined the group and they recorded 'Hasta Manana' for the Abba tribute album.
Albums 'The Gods of Earth and Heaven' (1993) and 'Glory, Glamour & Gold'(1994) followed. The group dis-banded at the end of 1995. They re-formed to release 'Les Greatest Hits' in 1996, De La Cour did not want to be in the group anymore so original member La Camilla was asked back and she returned to record 4 new songs with the group. The Group split again in 1996.
In 2001 Army of Lovers reformed again (again with La Camilla) to release another Greatest Hits album (this time with 3 new tracks - all cover versions of other artist songs). The 2001 album was called 'Le Grand Docu-soap'.
Alexander Bard went on to be in BWO (Bodies Without Organs) and later in Gravitonas
In 2013 Army of Lovers was reformed once again in Melodifestivalen. The Swedish pre selection for Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with the song "Rockin’ the ride"
12 years after their last compilation album "Le Grand Docu-Soap", the reunited Swedish theatro-pop group releases a brand new greatest hits collection, plus 4 brand new songs ("Rockin' the ride", "Crashing down", "Signed on my tattoo" and "Tragedy"). Army of Lovers have always been special, controversial, colourful and creative, mainly due to their image and witty pop songs.
Their name alludes to a documentary Armee der Liebenden oder Revolte der Perversen (Army of Lovers or Revolution of the Perverts) about Rosa von Praunheim, which in turn alludes to the Theban Band.
King Midas
Army of Lovers Lyrics
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There was a crown and a touch of gold
The crown was up in the game of chance
Welcome King Midas
King Midas oh the secret of your touch
King Midas oh I like your smile so much
King Midas oh the way you spin me round
I'm going down down down to Vegas
There was a town where the dreams came true
The golden touch of the disco beat
Welcome King Midas
We are the stars and we like the fame
We're the gamblers of Nevada
You know the rules and you know the game
The winner takes it all
King Midas I love your heart of gold
King Midas one look and I was sold
King Midas the way you spin me round
I'm going down down down to Vegas
King Midas oh King Midas oh King Midas oh
King Midas the way you spin me round
I'm going down down down to Vegas
There was a King with magic hands
There was a crown and a touch of gold
The crown was up in the game of chance
Welcome King Midas
We are the stars and we like the fame
We're the gamblers of Nevada
You know the rules and you know the game
The winner takes it all
King Midas oh the secret of your touch
King Midas oh I like your smile so much
King midas oh the way you spin me round
I'm going down down down to Vegas
The midas touch come hold me in your arms
Las Vegas night my dream will come true
The midas touch, the sparkle of your charm
Las Vegas nights I'm longing for you
You and all your money
King Midas
Oh king Midas
Oh king Midas
Oh king Midas
Oh king Midas
The song "King Midas" by Army of Lovers depicts the character King Midas from Greek mythology who was granted the ability to turn everything he touched into gold. The song creates a setting of Las Vegas, a place where dreams come true, and references gambling and the game of chance. The lyrics describe the allure of King Midas and his golden touch, likening it to the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas. The chorus repeats the phrase "King Midas, oh the way you spin me round, I'm going down down down to Vegas" which suggests the intoxicating effect that King Midas has on the singer.
The song can also be interpreted as a commentary on the destructive nature of greed and excess. King Midas' uncontrollable desire for wealth and power ultimately led to his downfall and the loss of all his loved ones. The lyrics "we're the gamblers of Nevada, you know the rules and you know the game, the winner takes it all" imply the cutthroat nature of gambling and the obsession with always winning at any cost. The repetition of the phrase "king Midas, oh" throughout the song acts as a hypnotic refrain that reinforces the themes of power and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a king with magic hands
There once lived a king who had the power of touch
There was a crown and a touch of gold
He had a crown and everything he touched turned into gold
The crown was up in the game of chance
The crown was being wagered in a game of chance
Welcome King Midas
Welcome to King Midas, the king with the golden touch
King Midas oh the secret of your touch
Oh King Midas, what is the secret of your power?
King Midas oh I like your smile so much
Oh King Midas, I really like your smile
King Midas oh the way you spin me round
Oh King Midas, the way you make me feel is like I'm spinning around
I'm going down down down to Vegas
I'm heading to Las Vegas
There was a heart of broken dreams
There existed broken dreams in someone's heart
There was a town where the dreams came true
There was a town where dreams could come true
The golden touch of the disco beat
The music of the disco seemed to have the golden touch
We are the stars and we like the fame
We are the stars and we enjoy being famous
We're the gamblers of Nevada
We are the gamblers of Nevada
You know the rules and you know the game
You know how to play and you understand the game
The winner takes it all
The individual who succeeds takes all the rewards
King Midas I love your heart of gold
King Midas, I admire your kind heart
King Midas one look and I was sold
When I saw you, King Midas, I was completely convinced
The midas touch come hold me in your arms
The power of your touch, King Midas, please hold me in your arms
Las Vegas night my dream will come true
My dream will come true in the Las Vegas night
The midas touch, the sparkle of your charm
The charm of your golden touch, King Midas, is like sparkling lights
Las Vegas nights I'm longing for you
I desire the Las Vegas night where you reside
You and all your money
You and your wealth
King Midas
King Midas, the one with the magic touch
Oh king Midas
Oh King Midas, the one with the golden touch
Oh king Midas
Oh King Midas, the one with the magic touch
Oh king Midas
Oh King Midas, the one who can turn everything to gold
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONAS BERGGREN, ALEXANDER BENGT BARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andy Stojek
ya know, I watch the vids cause they are so creative and so very entertaining....but even the music is amazing. I love it.
DarthMacchio
Army of Lovers: a bit debaucherous, a bit corny, a bit weird, but all kinds of fabulous
Юрий Шмидт
❤❤❤❤Классная диско группа моя юность. Клипы класс. Солисты Брутальные. Привет из Крыма. 🤗🤗🤗🤗😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍🌐🌏🌎🌍🗺️💪💪💪💪😍😍😍😍💝💝💖💖💘💘💓💓💞💞💕💕💯💯💯💯💢💢💢💢💥💥💥💥💫💫💫💫‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
TMANN1988
This is not bad at all. This is definitely way better than today's shit on the radio.
ladycplum
I don't care if he plays for the other team, Jean Pierre is fucking H-O-T in this video.
TheSamael1972
Army of Lovers жгут на пятёрочку. :)))) Молодцы.
Church of the Holy Duck
The plot of this video is two bisexuals having a duel in a dance club and I love it
Donn 020
Gotta LOVE AOL!!!
noelephantitis
Their best video
Kyle Boswell
YES!!!!!!