King Of The Earth
John Ondrasik Lyrics
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A clown without a crown tonight
A simple sack of wishes and bones
I'm as useless as a memory
The day before it came to me
To save your time stitches and stones
But once in my life I was the king of the earth
I've flown horses on the skies above
That ain't enough for you my love
To fill these empty castles with ghosts
I've married devils to their history
Sood where you would bury me
Through a time of statues and rows
But once in my life I was the king of the Earth
Once in my life I was
Now that the stars have frozen in their places
All that I've hold seems gone
Now that the stars have fallen from their faces
I will see you on
I'll never be your picture present
But I hope you go the rose I sent
To save your town of stitches and bones
I'm nothing more than a simple man
Born to be American
Out to draw these bridges and motes
But once in my life I was the king of the Earth
Once in my life
In John Ondrasik's song King of the Earth, the singer speaks about their current state of being as a clown without a crown; useless as a memory that hasn't yet formed. They acknowledge their inability to fulfill their lover's desires and needs, despite having flown horses and married devils. However, they hold on to a single moment in the past where they were once "king of the Earth". The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is currently struggling to find their place in the world and comes to terms with the fact that their previous accomplishments may not carry the same weight in their current reality. The song also touches upon loss and the idea that even once solid and sturdy things can easily crumble and disappear.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song and serves as a reminder of the past when the singer felt powerful and in control. However, with the passing of time, things have changed and the singer is left feeling small and insignificant. The last two stanzas illustrate that the singer is still seeking validation and acceptance from their lover, despite knowing they may never live up to their expectations. They hope that perhaps a simple gesture of sending roses can bridge any gaps and convey their unwavering love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm as crazy as clown tonight
I'm feeling wild and unpredictable tonight
A clown without a crown tonight
I feel low and unimportant tonight
A simple sack of wishes and bones
I have nothing to offer but my dreams and my body
I'm as useless as a memory
I feel like I'm no longer needed or remembered
The day before it came to me
Right before I realized this feeling
To save your time stitches and stones
To spare you the pain and trouble
But once in my life I was the king of the earth
There was a time in my life where I felt invincible and on top of the world
I've flown horses on the skies above
I've experienced great feats and achievements
That ain't enough for you my love
But you are still not satisfied or impressed
To fill these empty castles with ghosts
I cannot make up for my past mistakes and regrets
I've married devils to their history
I've faced and conquered my demons and past struggles
Sood where you would bury me
I stuck it out even when times were tough
Through a time of statues and rows
During a period of conformity and tension
Now that the stars have frozen in their places
Now that things have come to a standstill
All that I've hold seems gone
Everything I held onto is slipping away
Now that the stars have fallen from their faces
Now that my expectations have been shattered
I will see you on
I will continue on my path and face whatever comes my way
I'll never be your picture present
I cannot be the ideal person you want me to be
But I hope you go the rose I sent
But I hope you appreciate the gesture I made
To save your town of stitches and bones
To keep you safe and protected
I'm nothing more than a simple man
I'm just an ordinary person
Born to be American
Born as a citizen of America
Out to draw these bridges and motes
Trying to connect and build relationships with others
But once in my life I was the king of the earth
There was a time in my life where I felt invincible and on top of the world
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN ONDRASIK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yogasugama1220
I'm as crazy as clown tonight
A clown without a crown tonight
A simple sack of wishes and bones
I'm as useless as a memory
The day before it came to me
To save your time stitches and stones
But once in my life I was the king of the earth
Once in my life, I was
I've flown horses on the skies above
That ain't enough for you my love
To fill these empty castles with ghosts
I've married devils to their history
Sood where you would bury me
Through a time of statues and rows
But once in my life I was the king of the Earth
Once in my life I was
Now that the stars have frozen in their places
All that I've hold seems gone
Now that the stars have fallen from their faces
I will see you on
I'll never be your picture present
But I hope you go the rose I sent
To save your town of stitches and bones
I'm nothing more than a simple man
Born to be American
Out to draw these bridges and motes
But once in my life I was the king of the Earth
Once in my life
@yogasugama1220
I'm as crazy as clown tonight
A clown without a crown tonight
A simple sack of wishes and bones
I'm as useless as a memory
The day before it came to me
To save your time stitches and stones
But once in my life I was the king of the earth
Once in my life, I was
I've flown horses on the skies above
That ain't enough for you my love
To fill these empty castles with ghosts
I've married devils to their history
Sood where you would bury me
Through a time of statues and rows
But once in my life I was the king of the Earth
Once in my life I was
Now that the stars have frozen in their places
All that I've hold seems gone
Now that the stars have fallen from their faces
I will see you on
I'll never be your picture present
But I hope you go the rose I sent
To save your town of stitches and bones
I'm nothing more than a simple man
Born to be American
Out to draw these bridges and motes
But once in my life I was the king of the Earth
Once in my life
@starpage39
Love this movie and the movie themes too. It's a story of family separated by fate. Their love of music which they all shared and the love for each other finds the way to reunite them again at the end.
@grahaltmills472
This song is underrated, such a deep song
@pittroadsixzeroseven
He has such a unique voice and it is so beautiful
@victorialeonard294
I’m as obsessed now as I was when the movie came out. I ADORE this song. It is magnificent.
@koolkat104
It's unbelievable how much I love this man and all he does.
@JudyBenschop
Very very nice song, thank you for sharing this
@skydelarosa6517
Love Ondrasik singing style. Stitches and bones am hooked
@andreaboyan
this is such a beautiful song, i luv this movie so much, watch it repeatedly.....
@eternalstudent7766
Absolutely brilliant and it's at the end of the movie.