Kingdom Come's albums were Galactic Zoo Dossier (1971), the self-titled Kingdom Come (1972), and Journey (1973). Brown stated in an interview with an English music magazine that the three albums were intended to present a thematic progression. The first focused on the state of humankind in the present, the second on the human animal itself and the dichotomy between the body and mind, and the third focusing on cosmic and spiritual matters. The band was marketed as Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come in the United States due to name conflicts.
A number of factors contributed to the end of Kingdom Come.
The band dissolved rather than officially breaking up, with Brown citing a desire to play simpler music and opt for a simpler lifestyle in general in later interviews. However, the music that Kingdom Come left behind is certainly worth exploration for progressive rock and psychedelic rock enthusiasts, and stands up well as a part of Arthur Brown's 30-plus year legacy.
Night Of The Pigs
Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come Lyrics
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Guitars beating death's time
On a wave of red flesh foam
We drive our righteous message home
This is the gig to end all gigs
This is the night of the pigs
Handcuffs lie face down on the floor
Plant it easy for the dog
You take the bathroom, I'll take the bog
This is the gig to end all gigs
This is the night of the pigs
The lyrics to Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come's song Night Of The Pigs describe a chaotic and rebellious scene where the band and their fans stomp through their own minds, using guitars to beat death's time. They are on a wave of red flesh foam, feeling impassioned and determined to drive their righteous message home. This message is about taking action against oppressive authorities, as depicted by the lines "Grunt snarl boot in the door, handcuffs lie face down on the floor." Despite the risk, the band and their fans are all in, ready to challenge the system and make a statement, with one person taking the bathroom and the other taking the bog. The overall tone is that of defiance, excitement and anticipated rebellion.
Line by Line Meaning
Stomping through our own minds
We are exploring deep within our own thoughts and emotions
Guitars beating death's time
The music is a symbol of defiance against the inevitability of death
On a wave of red flesh foam
Our emotions are like a sea with passion and intensity being key ingredients
We drive our righteous message home
We are passionate about expressing our beliefs and values
This is the gig to end all gigs
This is the ultimate performance and nothing will ever top it
This is the night of the pigs
This is a metaphorical term that refers to the night when the oppressed finally strike back
Grunt snarl boot in the door
We are aggressive and determined to make our presence known
Handcuffs lie face down on the floor
We are rebelling against authority and conventional rules
Plant it easy for the dog
We are covertly planning our attack
You take the bathroom, I'll take the bog
We have specific tasks to carry out in order to achieve our goal
Contributed by Bailey Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.