Queen of Kings
Elder Island Lyrics


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Ooh-ooh-ooh queen of kings
I'll take you there in the end
Where sisters rule fortune and fruit
Beautiful unshadowed truth

Daylight in the dark
I've seen all the pavements running on
I've been where the payroll's running out
I mean, I just wanted Avalon

Rewrite of the past
I've seen all the legacies relaxed
I've been where the legion stay at home
I mean I just wanted Avalon

(Wanted Avalon)

I'm a modern woman
Same as way back when
I was your two-edged sword, baby
But I cut both ways
Yeah, I cut both

It is in my nature
As it is in yours
But my sex is overwritten
And my goodwill ignored
And my goodwill ignored

I was your power savior
I was your queen of nature
I was a force for more, was I wrong?
I mean, I just wanted Avalon

All my good deeds, re-written
All I am made forbidden
A woman's strength now hidden
Say Villain Le Fay
How they twist my name

Daylight in the dark
I've seen all the pavements running on
I've been where the payroll's running out
I mean, I just wanted Avalon

Rewrite of the past
I've seen all the legacies relaxed
I've been where the legions wait at home
I mean, I just wanted Avalon (wanted, wanted, wanted, wanted)

I was your power savior
I was your queen of nature
I was a force for more, was I wrong?
I mean, I just wanted Avalon

All my good deeds re-written
All I am made forbidden
A Woman's strength now hidden
Say villain Le Fay
How they twist my name





Say villain Le Fay
How they twist my name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elder Island's song "Queen of Kings" convey a sense of yearning for a place of belonging, where the singer can be her true self and not be judged or oppressed for her gender. The mention of "sisters rule fortune and fruit" and "beautiful unshadowed truth" evoke a utopian place where women reign and are empowered. The reference to Avalon, a mythical island associated with Arthurian legends where the hero goes to recover from his wounds, enhances the idea of a place of healing and restoration for the singer.


However, the singer is also aware of the reality of the world she lives in, where "pavements run on" and "the payroll's running out". This brings a contrast to the idyllic imagery of the first stanza, suggesting that the singer is aware that achieving a place of empowerment is not an easy feat. The line "my sex is overwritten and my goodwill ignored" reveals the systemic oppression and marginalization that women face, despite their good intentions and efforts to make a positive impact. The reference to "Villain Le Fay" and how her name is twisted indicates that the singer feels misunderstood and demonized, despite her best intentions. Overall, the song expresses a desire for a world where women can be powerful and respected, without having to justify their actions or hide their strengths.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh-ooh-ooh queen of kings
This line suggests the presence of a female ruler or power figure who is strong and commands respect from all, even from her fellow rulers.


I'll take you there in the end
This line could mean that the singer is willing to go the extra mile or take the risk to provide the listener what they want or to reach their goal.


Where sisters rule fortune and fruit
In this line, the singer could be referring to a place where a group of women are in power and control the wealth and resources of that place.


Beautiful unshadowed truth
This line could mean that the truth is pure and does not have any hidden or obscured meanings or motives. It is free from any lies and deceit.


Daylight in the dark
This line could mean that the artist sees things clearly, even in situations where there is a lot of darkness and difficulty.


I've seen all the pavements running on
The singer could be referring to streets or walkways that people frequently use or walk on. They could have seen the hustle and bustle of everyday life on these pavements.


I've been where the payroll's running out
This line suggests that the singer has been in a situation where they have run out of money to pay employees or staff.


I mean, I just wanted Avalon
The artist could be referring to a place or destination that they long for, where they can find peace or happiness.


Rewrite of the past
This line suggests that the artist wants to change or alter what has happened previously.


I've seen all the legacies relaxed
The artist could have witnessed situations where the respect or importance of past achievements or deeds are not given much attention or importance.


I've been where the legions wait at home
This line suggests that the singer has been in a place where soldiers or warriors are resting or stationed, waiting for orders or their next mission.


I'm a modern woman
The artist could be describing themselves as someone who has a contemporary mindset or way of living or doing things.


Same as way back when
This line suggests that despite living in a modern world or era, there are still similarities in how people live or behave as they did in the past.


I was your two-edged sword, baby
The singer could be referring to themselves as a powerful and versatile tool or instrument. They could be useful or effective in various situations.


But I cut both ways
This line suggests that the singer can have both positive and negative effects or consequences, even if they intend to do good.


It is in my nature, as it is in yours
This line implies that certain traits or characteristics are inherent or natural in human beings, regardless of their gender.


But my sex is overwritten
This line implies that the artist's gender or sex is seen as less important or less valued compared to other traits or qualities that they may possess.


And my goodwill ignored
This line suggests that despite having good intentions, the singer's actions or deeds are not recognized or appreciated.


I was your power savior
The singer could be referring to themselves as someone who has rescued or saved others from difficult or dangerous situations by using their power or influence.


I was your queen of nature
In this line, the artist could be referring to themselves as someone who has control or dominion over nature and its resources.


I was a force for more, was I wrong?
The artist could be questioning or doubting their past actions and decisions, despite having good intentions.


All my good deeds re-written
This line suggests that the artist's past accomplishments or good deeds have been twisted or altered to suit someone else's agenda or motives.


All I am made forbidden
This line suggests that the singer's freedom or rights have been restricted or taken away from them by someone or something else.


A Woman's strength now hidden
This line suggests that society has forced women to hide their strength or power, even if they possess them, due to gender stereotypes or biases.


Say villain Le Fay
The singer could be referring to a fictional character named Le Fay, possibly from the Arthurian legends or other works of literature.


How they twist my name
This line suggests that the singer's identity or reputation has been manipulated or distorted by someone else, causing them harm or damage.




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: David Peter Troy Havard, Kathlin Kennard Sargent, Luke Thornton

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