Future Kings
Kamelot Lyrics


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(Bonus Track For Japan)

long time ago
The seed was sown
A child born in Uther's name
Concieved in sin
The future king
A new realm of truth proclaimed

they came from far
To meet this man
They saw he was just and wise
The flags unfold
The fires rise
Reflecting the force in his eyes

fighting for the crown
Pride and honor to be found

born from sin
Into Merlin's hand
Once and future king
Vomed to return again

in moonlit haze
Among the hills
Sir Mordred,Morgana's shade
Would slay his king
Forever cling
To darkness his powers fade

fighting for the crown
Pride and honor to be found

born from sin
Into Merlin's hand
Once and future king
Vomed to return again

Bedivere,my best of knight
This sword I beg you take
To the place where it belong
And thow it in the lake

into the war
Forever more
The people shall follow the chosen one
As when alive




His will survives
To rest on the island of Avalon

Overall Meaning

The song "Future Kings" by Kamelot, a bonus track for Japan, speaks of the legend of King Arthur and the motivation behind the character. The lyrics describe the birth of King Arthur, mentioning his birth being conceived in sin under Uther's name. Despite the beginnings, Arthur emerges as a wise leader, with flags unfolding and soldiers gathering to support him. The song mentions Sir Mordred, a character who would eventually kill King Arthur, with his power fading to darkness. The tone of the song is one of pride and honor, as knights loyal to their King are willing to fight for the crown.


The lyrics also mention Bedivere, one of King Arthur's trusted knights, who was instructed by the King to throw his sword into the lake. King Arthur's death is described as his will surviving to rest on the island of Avalon. The song's message is one of the power of leadership and loyalty through the ages, with King Arthur being one of the best-known examples of such leadership.


Line by Line Meaning

long time ago
This event happened a considerable time ago, perhaps in history or legend.


The seed was sown
An initial plan, idea, or talent was established or planted in the singer.


A child born in Uther's name
A child, perhaps illegitimate, was born under Uther's name, a king or nobleman of high standing.


Concieved in sin
The child was born from an immoral or unholy act.


The future king
The child is prophesized to become a king in the future.


A new realm of truth proclaimed
The child's reign will bring about a new era of honesty, sincerity, and justice.


they came from far
People from distant lands came to meet the child.


To meet this man
They came to meet the child, who is now a man, due to his high status or importance.


They saw he was just and wise
The visitors could see that the man was righteous, fair and possessed great understanding and intelligence.


The flags unfold
Flags are raised or unfurled to show support or allegiance.


The fires rise
Fire illuminates the night as a symbolic gesture of strength and power.


Reflecting the force in his eyes
The intensity in his eyes mirrors the strength and determination of his spirit or convictions.


fighting for the crown
A struggle for the throne ensues.


Pride and honor to be found
The characters exhibit a strong sense of dignity and integrity while fighting for ascension to the throne.


born from sin
The main character was born from a sinful or shameful act.


Into Merlin's hand
The child was placed under the care, guidance or protection of the legendary wizard Merlin.


Once and future king
The child is prophesized to become the monarch of Camelot not just once, but twice, in the present and future.


Vomed to return again
Destined to come back as a ruler after previously leaving the throne in search of eternal life.


in moonlit haze
The surrounding environment is shrouded in an unclear mist illuminated by moonlight.


Among the hills
The characters are situated within an area that is surrounded by mounds of earth and rocks.


Sir Mordred,Morgana's shade
The shadow or influence of Morgana, Arthur's half-sister, is present in the form of Sir Mordred, who is an enemy in the story.


Would slay his king
Mordred intends to kill his king.


Forever cling
An element or person is attached or permanently fixed to something else.


To darkness his powers fade
Mordred eventually fades into obscurity, losing his powers and influence in the process.


Bedivere,my best of knight
The singer addresses Bedivere, who is acknowledged as the best of the knights.


This sword I beg you take
The singer entrusts a sword to Bedivere.


To the place where it belongs
Bedivere is instructed to return the sword to its rightful place.


And thow it in the lake
The artist orders Bedivere to discard the sword in the nearby lake.


into the war
A war, battle or conflict is imminent.


Forever more
The war or struggle for power will occur continually, never-ending even after death.


The people shall follow the chosen one
The people of Camelot will follow the new king, who is the chosen one, upon his ascension.


As when alive
Even after death, the deceased king will have a significant impact in their subjects' lives.


His will survives
The ideals, teachings and values of the dead king are carried on by the chosen successor.


To rest on the island of Avalon
The king's spirit or essence will find peace and repose on the sacred island of Avalon.




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Comments from YouTube:

Astria

Great. I can't hear the end of the song without it fading out into the sound of a car horn.

OnceAndFutureKing1

Also available on the compilation album "The Myths and Legends of Kamelot" with other rarities like Season's End (bonus track of the album "Ghost Opera") , Ne Pleure Pas (french version of Don't you cry), Snow (bonus track of the album "Epica" ) and the album "Expedition"s three studio tracks: We are not separate/We three kings/One day.

Just Another Weeb

The song that plays when you have all the Camelot servants in your party

Arthur Harris

Why isn't this on spotify? The rest of the album is

El Cuarteto de Eren

How hard can the next singularity be?
this starts playing
Why do i hear boss music?

SteelHawk58,836

I'm guessing you were on Camelot at this point? XD

Ad Venturianist

The second I found out this was the theme for Fate/Cero, I ran straight into here.

Kaylynn Anson

Been a Kamelot fan since college and it took fate cero to bring me to this song. No complaints BUT.

WolfFang MoonLight

Shout out to all fate cero fans who came here listening thx to it

WolfFang MoonLight

Also very awesome song sadly I can't find it in my iTunes

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