Rex Mundi
Boyd Rice & Friends Lyrics
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Rex Deus
Rex Mundi
His throne lies empty but the House survives. And behold, the throne is above in the Sun. And below, in the watery abyss. And lo, it stands before you.
In legend it is said that the king has gone back to his sacred homeland and that he remains there still, in a near eternal sleep. One day he shall awaken from his slumber, take up his weapon once more, and return to reclaim his throne.
The lyrics to Boyd Rice & Fiends's song 'Rex Mundi' offer a contemplation of the power dynamics of antiquity by invoking an imagined ruler that existed prior to any historical records. The lyrics refer to a king who reigned over all, who was so powerful that he was remembered as either a god or a devil. The song suggests that this king, known as the Lord of the Earth or Rex Deus, still holds a place of importance in our collective imagination, with his empty throne still holding significance.
Line by Line Meaning
Before Caesar, before Alexander, before Hiram of Tyre, Thoth, or Akhenaton, a single king reigned over all.
Long before the famous rulers of history, there was only one king who ruled everything.
His empire was so vast that he was known simply as the Lord of the Earth.
The king's empire was so vast that he was given the name 'Lord of the Earth'.
So mighty was his power that he was remembered by some as a God; by others, the Devil.
The king's power was so great that some people believed he was a God, while others believed he was the Devil.
Rex Deus
King God
Rex Mundi
King of the World
His throne lies empty but the House survives.
Although the king's throne is empty, his legacy still lives on.
And behold, the throne is above in the Sun.
Interestingly, the throne is said to be located in the Sun.
And below, in the watery abyss.
It is also believed that the throne resides in a watery abyss, beneath the Earth.
And lo, it stands before you.
The throne is said to be present, right in front of you.
In legend it is said that the king has gone back to his sacred homeland and that he remains there still, in a near eternal sleep.
According to legend, the king has returned to his sacred homeland and is currently in a deep, almost eternal sleep.
One day he shall awaken from his slumber, take up his weapon once more, and return to reclaim his throne.
It is believed that one day he will wake up from his slumber, take his weapon and come back to reclaim his throne.
Contributed by Nathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.