Pulling together the biblical sound and isolation of the bygone days of revelation with an atmosphere filled with hope and salvation, King Dude has woven his own brand of American music. He brandishes many varied influences in his songwriting. Everything from British Folk, Americana, Country and Blues can be heard in his songs. Even the heavier sounds of Heavy Metal tend to sneak and slither it's way into the King Dude canon. The resulting songs are much more of a modern day hymn then average pop song.
Maria
King Dude Lyrics
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Oh my love
My love
When you were here
So close to me, my love
Winter has come and gone
‘Cause when you've been down so long, I know
You… can't… go… home…
You went away
So far from me, my love
And I, I came too late
I'll see you in that kingdom far above, my love
Winter has come and gone
Winter was here too long
‘Cause when you've been down so long, I know
You… can't… go… home…
Winter has come and gone
Winter was here too long
‘Cause when you've been down so long, I know
You… can't… go… home…
The song "Maria" by King Dude is a melancholy ballad about lost love and the inability to return to a sense of home after experiencing deep pain for so long. The lyrics express a yearning for an absent lover—one who was physically and emotionally close but has since left. The repetition of "oh my love" during the opening and closing lines emphasize the depth of emotion felt for this person.
The winter motif serves as a metaphor for the isolation and desolation that the singer feels in the absence of their love. The line "Winter was here too long" suggests that this pain has lingered on for too long, without any signs of relief or hope. The repeated refrain, "‘Cause when you've been down so long, I know you can't go home" highlights the idea that deep emotional wounds can make it difficult, if not impossible, to return to a sense of familiarity and comfort.
Overall, the song poignantly captures the sense of longing and loss that comes with love, and the lasting impact it can have on a person's sense of self and place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my love
Expressing affection towards someone dear.
Oh my love
Reiterating the sentiment of the previous line.
My love
Affirming the love felt towards the person addressed.
When you were here
Recalling a time when the person was present and close.
So close to me, my love
Describing the intimacy and affection of the past relationship.
Winter has come and gone
Acknowledging the passage of time and seasons.
Winter was here too long
Expressing a feeling of sadness or melancholy associated with winter.
‘Cause when you've been down so long, I know
Introducing a cause-effect relationship between past hardships and present circumstances.
You… can't… go… home…
Reflecting on the difficulties of finding one's place in the world after experiencing trauma or loss.
You went away
Referring to the departure of the person addressed.
So far from me, my love
Emphasizing the distance and separation between the two individuals.
And I, I came too late
Admitting to a missed opportunity or failure to act in time.
I'll see you in that kingdom far above, my love
Expressing a belief in an afterlife or spiritual realm where the two individuals may meet again.
Winter has come and gone
Repeating the same line as before to convey the passing of time.
Winter was here too long
Repeating the same line as before to convey a sense of sadness or longing.
‘Cause when you've been down so long, I know
Repeating the same line as before to reinforce the idea of enduring hardship.
You… can't… go… home…
Repeating the same line as before to emphasize the difficulty of finding a place to belong after experiencing trauma or loss.
Contributed by Liam W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
WhenAfterMidnight
Oh my love
Oh my love
My love
When you were here
So close to me, my love
Winter has come and gone
Winter was here too long
'Cause when you've been down so long, I know
You... can't... go... home...
You went away
So far from me, my love
And I, I came too late
I'll see you in that kingdom far above, my love
Winter has come and gone
Winter was here too long
'Cause when you've been down so long, I know
You... can't... go... home...
Winter has come and gone
Winter was here too long
'Cause when you've been down so long, I
know
You... can't... go... home...
samy
My favorite song 💘
Assia Kani
Thanx a lot I love king dude so much 👍.
WhenAfterMidnight
Assia...😚
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