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Albums: Heart And Keys, Less Than Three, Whatever It Takes
There is something unique and refreshing about Kenny Holland. Something that you truly must come in contact with to understand. His music is soulful and honest while still appealing to pop cravings. It quickly becomes hard to believe that, at just eighteen years old, it's possible to write ballads this powerful and hooks this infectious.
Holland has come a long way since his start growing up in Michigan and only performing at high school events. From playing sold-out shows, to recording a full-length record, to taking social networking by storm. It's only a matter of time before Kenny and his songs are recognized world-wide.
In a day and age where singer/songwriters are a dime a dozen, Kenny brings something new to the table. Check out his debut single, "So What", today!
Viva La Vida
Kenny Holland Lyrics
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Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sleep alone
Sweep the streets that I used to own
One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castle stand
Upon pillars of salt and pilliars of sand
Roman cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a forein field
For some reason I can't explain
Once you'd gone there was never
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the word
Oh Woah
It was a wicked and wild win
Blew down the doors to let me in
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People coudn't believe what I'd become
Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh who would ever want to be king?
I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
Roman cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a forein field
For some reason I can't explain
Once you'd gone there was never
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world
I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
Roman cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a forein field
For some reason I can't explain
Once you'd gone there was never
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world
The song "Viva La Vida" by Kenny Holland is a cover of the original song by Coldplay. The lyrics describe a person who used to have power and control over everything but has now lost it all. The opening line "I use to rule the world" suggests that at one point, the person had complete authority and respect. The next line "Seas would rise when I gave the word" implies that this person had such power that even nature would obey them.
However, the next two lines "Now in the morning I sleep alone, Sweep the streets that I used to own" indicate that now, they have nothing left, and they are lonely and reduced to a common laborer. The lines "Once you'd gone, there was never an honest word" implies that the person had a close relationship with someone who left them, and after that, they noticed that people were not truthful with them anymore. The chorus "I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing, Roman cavalry choirs are singing, Be my mirror, my sword, and shield, My missionaries in a foreign field" suggests that the person is hoping for guidance and support, as they feel lost and helpless.
The lines "For some reason, I can't explain, I know Saint Peter won't call my name" create a sense of despair and lost faith in religion. The last two lines, "And that was when I ruled the world" suggests that the person is reminiscing about their past glory and regretting losing it all.
Line by Line Meaning
I use to rule the world
I once had ultimate power and control
Seas would rise when I gave the word
My influence and commands had great impact
Now in the morning I sleep alone
I am no longer surrounded by loyal followers
Sweep the streets that I used to own
I must now do menial tasks for myself
One minute I held the key
My power was fleeting
Next the walls were closed on me
I was suddenly trapped and powerless
And I discovered that my castle stand
My foundation was weak and unstable
Upon pillars of salt and pilliars of sand
My foundation was faulty and could not support me
I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
I hear reminders of my past glory
Roman cavalry choirs are singing
I hear the sounds of armies that were once at my command
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
I am seeking guidance and protection
My missionaries in a forein field
I am relying on those who are not loyal to me
For some reason I can't explain
I am unable to understand why things went wrong
Once you'd gone there was never
Without my supporters, there was never
Never an honest word
No one was truthful with me about my weaknesses
And that was when I ruled the word
My time of power was a lesson in futility
Oh Woah
Expressing a sense of defeat and hopelessness
It was a wicked and wild win
My victory was not a just or stable one
Blew down the doors to let me in
I gained access through force and destruction
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
My entrance was chaotic and destructive
People couldn't believe what I'd become
I had changed beyond recognition
Revolutionaries wait
Opposers are waiting for a chance to overthrow me
For my head on a silver plate
My enemies want me dead, displayed as a prize
Just a puppet on a lonely string
I was controlled by my own ambition, with no true allies
Oh who would ever want to be king?
Being a king is not worth the pain and failure it brings
Contributed by Keira O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.