Kill the King
Jorn Lyrics


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Danger, danger, the Queen's about to kill
There's a stranger, stranger, and life about to spill
Oh, no, move me out of harm
I need a spell and a charm
Fly like the wind
I'm no pawn, so be gone
Speed on and on
Kill the King
Tear him down

Kill the King
Strike him down

Power, power, it happens every day
Power, devour all along the way
Oh, no, move me out of harm
I need a spell and a charm
Fly like the wind
I'm no pawn, so be gone
Speed on and on
Kill the King
He’ll rule no more…no more

Treason, treason, the spectre looms again
Treason, reason, the realm is safe and then
Oh, no, move away from harm
I need a spell and a charm
Fly like the rainbow
I'm no pawn, so be gone
Speed on and on

Kill the king, yeah
Tear him down
Kill the king…yeah

Got to take his crown…down
Kill the king
He’ll rule no more
Strike him dead
The people roar
Kill the king…yeah
Take his dead
Down, Down
Down, down

Oh, kill




Oh, kill
Oh, oh!

Overall Meaning

The song "Kill The King" is an ode to rebellion against those in power who have abused their authority for too long. The opening lines speak of danger, specifically the danger of the Queen who is set to kill. The singer calls for a spell and a charm to protect himself and to fly away from harm. He also declares that he is no pawn, indicating that he is his own person and not willing to be used by anyone else.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Kill the King," which is a call to bring down those in power who are abusing their position. Power is described as something that happens every day and devours all along the way. The singer repeats his call for a spell and a charm to protect himself and fly like the wind.


The verse shifts to talk about treason and how the specter of it looms again. The singer again calls for protection against harm and repeats his desire to fly like the rainbow. The song ends with a final call to "kill the king," to take his crown down and make sure that he rules no more.


Line by Line Meaning

Danger, danger, the Queen's about to kill
The Queen poses a danger and there's a possibility she intends to harm


There's a stranger, stranger, and life about to spill
An unfamiliar person is involved and danger is likely to result in death


Oh, no, move me out of harm
Requesting protection and safety from harm


I need a spell and a charm
Asking for supernatural help to escape harm


Fly like the wind
Escape rapidly and quickly


I'm no pawn, so be gone
Refusing to be used or manipulated by someone else


Speed on and on
Escape at a fast pace


Kill the King
To overthrow a powerful ruler


Tear him down
To physically dismantle the King's power and destroy his position


Power, power, it happens every day
People in power often abuse their position


Power, devour all along the way
Those in power often take advantage of those beneath them to maintain control


He’ll rule no more…no more
The King will no longer maintain his position of power


Treason, treason, the spectre looms again
A threat of treachery surfaces once again


Treason, reason, the realm is safe and then
The presence of treason is a legitimate cause for concern, but the realm is eventually safe once again


Fly like the rainbow
Escape rapidly and quickly while leaving behind a trail of dazzling colors


Kill the king, yeah
Affirmation to overthrow the King


Got to take his crown…down
The King's power must be usurped


Strike him dead
To cause physical harm resulting in the King's death


The people roar
The people express their support for the overthrow of the King


Take his dead
Take possession of the King's body after his death


Oh, kill
Affirmation to carry out the act of killing


Oh, oh!
Excitement and anticipation for the imminent action of overthrowing the King




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