King
Foreign Figures Lyrics
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What theyβre saying
What theyβre saying
What theyβre saying
Crowds screaming out to me
Long live the wannabe
All the preying
All the preying
They sharpen up their teeth
Itβs a vicious scene
Theyβll go crazy when Iβve made it
What does βmade itβ even mean?
All hail!
Iβll never be your king
Iβll never be your king
Iβll never be your
All hail!
Iβll never be your king
Iβll never be your king
No Iβll never be your
Off with his head!
Growing louder
Growing louder
Growing louder
Whatever they believe
Is never what it seems
Itβs the hour
Itβs the hour
Itβs the hour
Theyβre rising from beneath
And coming after me
Theyβll go crazy when Iβve made it
What does βmade itβ even mean?
All hail!
Iβll never be your king
Iβll never be your king
Iβll never be your
All hail!
Iβll never be your king
Iβll never be your king
No Iβll never be your
Off with his head!
Why would you even build a pedestal or beautiful throne if itβs not your own?
You search for royalty, celebrity, for riches and love
But itβs in your blood
All hail!
Iβll never be your king
Iβll never be your king
Iβll never be your
All hail!
Iβll never be your king
Iβll never be your king
No Iβll never be your
Off with his head!
The lyrics to Foreign Figures' song King describe a person who doesn't want to be held on a pedestal and worshiped as a king because they know that the people's perception of them is never what it seems to be. The crowds are screaming out to the person, thinking that they are the one to take them to glory, but the person knows that what "made it" means is subjective and that's why they refuse the title of "king." They see the people around them as predators, preying on the success and the fame that they can offer, which is why they sharpen their teeth.
The refrain "All hail! I'll never be your king" is repeated multiple times throughout the song and serves as a declaration that the person will not conform to the expectations of others, and will not allow themselves to be used by others. The repetition of the phrase amplifies its meaning, and its delivery by the lead singer is both powerful and emotive. The chorus is also accompanied by a rapid drumbeat that creates a sense of urgency and tension, which matches the imagery of the song's theme.
One interesting aspect of the song is that it features a minimalistic production style, which allows the vocals to be the main focus of the track. The production style is intended to make the song sound stripped back, almost like a live performance, which reinforces the idea that the message is more important than the arrangement. Additionally, the song has been compared to Muse's "Uprising" due to the similar themes of rebellion and protest.
Line by Line Meaning
Off with his head!
The crowd is calling for the downfall of someone, likely the singer.
What theyβre saying
The crowd's words are indistinct and hard to interpret.
Crowds screaming out to me
The singer is being singled out by the crowd's noise.
Long live the wannabe
The crowd is celebrating someone who they perceive as a false and undeserving leader.
All the preying
The crowd is predatory and looking for something to tear down.
They sharpen up their teeth
The crowd is ready to pounce and attack their target.
Itβs a vicious scene
The atmosphere is intense and violent.
Theyβll go crazy when Iβve made it
The crowd will turn on the artist when they achieve success.
What does βmade itβ even mean?
The artist questions what the definition of success is in the eyes of the crowd.
All hail!
The crowd is calling on the artist to become their leader.
Iβll never be your king
The singer rejects the call to leadership from the crowd.
Growing louder
The crowd's noise is getting more intense.
Whatever they believe
The crowd follows their own perceptions and opinions, regardless of the truth.
Is never what it seems
The truth is often hidden or obscured by the crowd's perspective.
Itβs the hour
The time has come for something to happen.
Theyβre rising from beneath
The crowd is becoming more active and aggressive towards the artist.
And coming after me
The crowd is actively seeking to harm the artist.
Why would you even build a pedestal or beautiful throne if itβs not your own?
The singer questions why someone would aspire to be a leader if they don't truly believe they deserve it.
You search for royalty, celebrity, for riches and love
The crowd is driven by the desire for status, fame, wealth, and affection.
But itβs in your blood
True leadership comes from within, as a natural quality or innate talent.
No Iβll never be your
The artist reiterates their refusal to be the crowd's leader.
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: Eric Michels, Jonathan Tanner, Seth Dunshee, Steve Michels
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
UC 808
DAAAAAAAAMN, CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THIS SONG.
YOU ALWAYS PICK THE BEST SONGS
Emma GΓ‘l
Not only is this an amazing song that I cannot get out of my head since days, but I am absolutely in love with the background art. I love your art style, and it's truly incredible how you can make a painting with barely any focused details and still make both the person and the background not only instantly recognizable but truly accurate. Fantastic video all around.
MightyMarimo
This is one of my top favorite and most played songs! Love Foreign Figures love the pic it really goes with the song! ππ
Carboγ
Man I love these guys I have been listening to them for years
Sis AZ-Rid
Cool track...cool vocals..cool lyrics πβπ§π€π
Medeine Karpavice
Thanks for introducing me such powerful and good songs!!
Love your work! π€β€οΈ
Orgzales
Amazing lyrics edits. Keep it up!
Das Hexxchen
I love this song. It does not match any of my playlists (really disruptive), but it is soo good!
Raging Bull
Yo this song has some mad groove
Fanimations [old acc.]
These give me the most amazing daydreams
Thanks so much for this :D