Born in the small village of Sveg, Härjedalen, Sweden in 1968, Kingen’s exp… Read Full Bio ↴Born in the small village of Sveg, Härjedalen, Sweden in 1968, Kingen’s exposure while growing up to various rock and jazz icons ultimately forged his own destiny as a rock and roller. While he has been touring non-stop practically since forming his first band at the age of eleven, he broke through to wider fame in the early 90s with both his hard rocking trio and his big band “The Blue Flamingo Orchestra.” He also brought his sharp smile and ripping boogie-woogie style to the legendary Swedish band “The Boppers,” which he played in for several years and still contributes songs to.

Before delving deeper into the old American root music tradition in the early 90’s, Kingen also starred in the feature film “Big Men, Little Men ” and in a big budget worldwide commercial for IBM in Hollywood, where he spoke Norwegian! In 2004, he released his solo Swedish language debut album Close To You, whose multitude of styles includes the 50’s and 60’s soul and rock that has been the driving force in his musical life from the beginning.

In 2008, Kingen is at last releasing the album his fans have been waiting for. Ride With Me combines all of his influences from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s and brings together flavors of rock, classic R&B and soul, spiced up with a twist of contemporary urban music. The singer/songwriter’s current influences include Brian Setzer, Outkast, The Faces, Harry Connick, Jr. Duffy, Sharon Jones and The DapTones.

Ride With Me rolls like a spirited ride inside Kingen’s diverse musical upbringing with a lot of crossovers; it’s a musical realm where drum machines meet Rockabilly, a James Brown-attitude meets aggressive drum loops and Scandinavian groove meets Curtis Mayfield. Listeners can also hear echoes from Rod Stewart’s classic 70's ballads as well as the rocker’s time with Faces.

Not quite retro, not quite contemporary, it’s simply timeless party music made to play loud while dancing like there’s no tomorrow! Ride With Me has 10 original tracks featuring some of Sweden’s finest rock musicians.

Kingen is constantly touring and is avalible for booking in various stage formats; solo, duo, as a trio or full orchestra.

Mary-Ann
Kingen Lyrics

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I took a masterclass in misery and heartache
I got a great class study bitterness and grieve
The only thing I mean to be
The only thing I can
Is everything I was with Mary-Ann

Come on baby, come on Mary-Ann
Come on baby, come on Mary-Ann

We have been fighting 'bout this and that
and it´s hard to understand
Come on baby, come on Mary-Ann

I got to scrap this bitter pill I need something better
I´ve got to take this smoke through it up my back
It´s been bringing me down way too long
When all this time I knew
I only have to find my way to you

Come on baby, come on Mary-Ann
Come on baby, come on Mary-Ann
We have been fighting 'bout this and that
and it´s hard to understand
Come on baby, come on Mary-Ann

Come on baby, come on Mary-Ann
Come on baby, come on Mary-Ann
We have been fighting 'bout this and that
and it´s hard to understand
Come on baby, come on Mary-Ann

Come on baby, come on Mary-Ann
Come on baby, come on Mary-Ann
We have been fighting 'bout this and that

and it´s hard to understand
Come on baby, come on Mary-Ann

Overall Meaning

The song "Mary-Ann" by Kingen is a heartfelt and emotional ballad about love, heartache, and the power of forgiveness. The lyrics describe the singer's journey through sadness and bitterness, and how they eventually found their way back to their true love, Mary-Ann. The song speaks to the idea that even the strongest of relationships can experience difficulties and conflict, but at the end of the day, love and forgiveness can conquer all.

The first verse of the song sets the stage for the rest of the lyrics, as the singer describes their struggles with misery and heartache. The second verse reveals a desire for something better, and the willingness to let go of the negative emotions that have been weighing them down. By the chorus, the singer is urging Mary-Ann to come back to them, despite the fights and disagreements they have had. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's desperation and longing for their love to return to them.

Overall, the lyrics of "Mary-Ann" are a testament to the power of love and forgiveness. The song acknowledges that relationships can be difficult and require work, but ultimately they are worth fighting for.

Line by Line Meaning

I took a masterclass in misery and heartache
I have experienced and learned a lot about sadness and pain

I got a great class study bitterness and grieve
I have learned deeply about being bitter and sorrowful

The only thing I mean to be
My sole purpose is to be

The only thing I can
My only capability is

Is everything I was with Mary-Ann
To be the person I was when I was with Mary-Ann

Come on baby, come on Mary-Ann
Encouragement for Mary-Ann to come back to me

We have been fighting 'bout this and that
We have been arguing about various issues

and it´s hard to understand
And it's difficult to comprehend

I got to scrap this bitter pill I need something better
I need to get rid of this unpleasant experience and seek something more positive

I´ve got to take this smoke through it up my back
I have to leave behind the negativity and move on

It´s been bringing me down way too long
It has been affecting me negatively for an extended period of time