Wounded (1996) helped them attract new fans. Time Lost (1997) was released for a tour with Dream Theater. It had four new tracks and previously unreleased material. Break (1998) was promoted live on stage with Spock's Beard and later with Marillion. These albums marked a departure from their first album.
Juggling 9 or Dropping 10 was released in 2000. Two band members left after the album was finished. Blink of an Eye and Tug of War reinforced the band's status as a serious band. These albums opened the band's road for touring in Germany together with Spock's Beard and the California Guitar Trio. Their live album, Live at Last was released as a double CD and a double DVD set, with over 20 songs some dating back to 1993.
The band, after a long break, recorded a new album titled The Great Divide which was released in 2014.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enchant_(band)
Studio albums
A Blueprint of the World (1993)
Wounded (1996)
Time Lost (1997)
Break (1998)
Juggling 9 Or Dropping 10 (2000)
Blink of an Eye (2002)
Tug of War (2003)
The Great Divide (2014)
King
Enchant Lyrics
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Which way do I side
Can't make up my mind this time
Searching, curiosity's burning
Just what am I learning
From all this wasted time
Waiting in line?
Wrapped up in
What might have been
I just pretend
That luck was seized from me
All alone (but on the throne)
The King of tragedy
Caught up in what could be
If only God had smiled on me
Another dance with circumstance
For His Majesty
Crying
My bitter tongue denying
A life wasted in trying
To rise from the bed I've made
Where I lay
Screaming
My aching head is reeling
The crown of thorns I'm feeling
Made by my own hands
Do you understand?
[Chorus]
Neither her nor there
In between is where I'm found
Holding court with my excuses
Will the King ever denounce his crown?
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Enchant's song "King" speak to the internal struggle of the singer as they try to make a decision about something important in their life. The theme of uncertainty is prevalent throughout the song, as the singer is questioning which side to take and what they are really learning from the time they have spent waiting. The lyrics also focus on the idea of missed opportunities and what could have been, leading the singer to feel like they are the "King of tragedy." The chorus emphasizes this feeling, with the singer expressing their desire to have luck on their side and their sense of being alone and stuck on their throne of misfortune.
The second verse of the song takes a more introspective turn, with the singer acknowledging their struggles and the mistakes they have made in trying to improve their situation. They feel trapped in the bed they have made, with their head aching from the burden of the crown they have placed on themselves. The lyrics ask the listener if they can understand the singer's plight, adding a layer of emotional depth to the song.
The final section of the lyrics brings the theme of uncertainty full circle, with the singer admitting that they are stuck in the middle, unsure of what to do or say. They feel like they are making excuses instead of taking action, but wonder if they will ever truly give up their crown of uncertainty and indecision. Overall, the song speaks to the universal struggles of trying to make a decision and move forward in life, even when faced with difficult circumstances and missed opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
Frightened, trying to decide
Feeling scared and uncertain as I struggle to make a decision
Which way do I side
I can't figure out which choice is right for me
Can't make up my mind this time
I'm really struggling to come to a decision this time around
Searching, curiosity's burning
I'm searching for answers and my curiosity is driving me forward
Just what am I learning
I'm not sure what lessons I'm supposed to be learning from my experiences
From all this wasted time
I feel like I'm wasting my time and not getting anywhere
Waiting in line?
Am I just waiting around for something to happen?
Wrapped up in
I'm completely consumed by
What might have been
Regretting the missed opportunities or different outcomes that could have been
I just pretend
I'm just pretending to be okay with how things turned out
That luck was seized from me
I feel like luck has been taken away from me
All alone (but on the throne)
I'm isolated and alone, but I still feel like I'm in charge
The King of tragedy
I'm the ruler of my own misery and despair
Caught up in what could be
I'm caught up in the possibilities of what could have happened for me
If only God had smiled on me
I wish that I had been fortunate enough for things to go my way
Another dance with circumstance
I'm facing another challenge or obstacle that is out of my control
For His Majesty
As the king of my own troubles, I must face these challenges head on
Crying
I'm breaking down emotionally
My bitter tongue denying
I'm refusing to accept responsibility for my own mistakes
A life wasted in trying
I feel like my whole life has been a waste because I haven't achieved what I wanted
To rise from the bed I've made
I want to break out of my present circumstances and achieve success
Where I lay
I'm stuck where I am now, unable to make progress
Screaming
I'm overwhelmed with emotion and can't contain it anymore
My aching head is reeling
My thoughts are spinning out of control and making me feel dizzy
The crown of thorns I'm feeling
I'm suffering from self-inflicted pain and anguish
Made by my own hands
The problems that I'm facing are a direct result of my own actions and choices
Do you understand?
Can anyone else relate to the pain and frustration that I'm feeling?
Neither her nor there
I'm stuck in a state of limbo, unable to move forward or backward
In between is where I'm found
I exist in a state of uncertainty and ambiguity
Holding court with my excuses
I'm constantly making excuses for why I'm not succeeding
Will the King ever denounce his crown?
Will I ever be able to let go of my self-destructive habits and make a positive change in my life?
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CamilloTV
great song!
Gonzalo Molina Castillo
Such a feeling