Rex Mundi
Boyd Rice and Friends Lyrics


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Before Caesar, before Alexander, before Hiram of Tyre, Thoth, or Akhenaton, a single king reigned over all. His empire was so vast that he was known simply as the Lord of the Earth. So mighty was his power that he was remembered by some as a God; by others, the Devil.

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.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Boyd Rice and Friends' song Rex Mundi is a depiction of a powerful king who once ruled over an enormous empire, even before the likes of Caesar or Alexander. This king was known as the Lord of the Earth, and his reign was so vast that he was revered as a God by some and the Devil by others. Despite his power, his throne is empty, and he is believed to be in eternal sleep in his sacred homeland. The House survives, and his throne stands above in the sun and below in the watery abyss. The legend says that one day he will awaken from his slumber and return to reclaim his throne.


The lyrics of the song Rex Mundi are highly symbolic and represent the story of an all-powerful king whose power knows no bounds. The king's kingdom was so vast that he was known as the Lord of the Earth, and his power was similar to that of a God or Devil. However, despite his immense power, his throne is now empty, and the king is believed to be in eternal sleep, waiting to one day take up his weapon again and reclaim his throne. The song is a representation of the king's story and the legacy he left behind.


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, a single king ruled over everything.


His empire was so vast that he was known simply as the Lord of the Earth.
His kingdom was so widespread that he was known as the ruler of the entire world.


So mighty was his power that he was remembered by some as a God; by others, the Devil.
Some people remembered him as a god because he was so powerful, while others thought of him as the devil.


His throne lies empty but the House survives.
Although he no longer sits on his throne, his dynasty continues to exist.


And behold, the throne is above in the Sun.
The throne is believed to be up in the sun, according to legend.


And below, in the watery abyss.
It is also thought to be hidden deep underwater.


And lo, it stands before you.
Surprisingly, the legendary throne of the king is 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.
Legend has it that the king has returned to his holy home and is still there, in a state of almost eternal rest.


One day he shall awaken from his slumber, take up his weapon once more, and return to reclaim his throne.
Someday he will awaken from his long sleep, pick up his weapon once again, and take back his throne.




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@michaelamorim8410

Before Caesar, before Alexander, before Hiram of Tyre, Thoth, or Akhenaton, a single king reigned over all. His empire was so vast that he was known simply as the Lord of the Earth. So mighty was his power that he was remembered by some as a God; by others, the Devil.
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.

@christopher9ok393

Boyd is a genius plain and simple.

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