After the release of Only by the Night in September 2008, the band achieved chart success in the United States. The singles "Sex on Fire", "Use Somebody", and "Notion" all peaked at number one on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album was their first platinum-selling album in the United States, and the best-selling album of 2008 in Australia, being certified platinum nine times. The band's fifth album, Come Around Sundown, was released on October 18, 2010. Their sixth album, Mechanical Bull, was released on September 24, 2013. The seventh studio album, Walls, was released on October 14, 2016. Their eighth studio album, When You See Yourself, was released on March 5, 2021. The group has 12 Grammy Award nominations, including 4 wins.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kings_of_Leon
Studio albums
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Come Around Sundown (2010)
Mechanical Bull (2013)
Walls (2016)
When You See Yourself (2021)
My Third House
Kings of Leon Lyrics
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How many necks will you break
I say, how many bones can I waste
In that little old shape
I say, hey, I'm sober from a bar
But you don't drive me
Showed you my car
But I don't drive
Let me get away
On a holiday
We could, tire the ones we know
Gonna tie right on
I say, hey, I'm sober from a bar
But you don't drive me
Show you my car
But I don't drive
Tell the idiot yeah
Running down my back
We could, see the devils in town
Like the slow fall down
I say, hey, I'm sober from a bar
But you don't drive me
I showed you my car
But I don't drive
I said, hey, I'm taken it back
Like you don't know
You drove me away
When you don't know
Let me get away
On a holiday
We could, tire the ones we know
Gonna tie right on
I say, hey, I'm sober from a bar
But you don't drive me
Show you my car
But I don't drive
The lyrics to Kings of Leon's song "My Third House" are reflective of the frustrations and struggles experienced in a tumultuous relationship. The opening lines, "How many souls will it take / How many necks will you break / I say, how many bones can I waste / In that little old shape," suggest a sense of exhaustion and defeat in dealing with the other person's destructive behavior. The singer is seemingly at a loss as to how much more they can withstand in the relationship.
As the song continues, the singer seems to be seeking a break from the chaos, expressing a desire to "get away on a holiday." However, even in this moment of respite, the other person's presence continues to loom large, as evidenced by the lines "Tell the idiot yeah / Running down my back / We could, see the devils in town / Like the slow fall down." It's clear that the relationship has taken a toll on the singer's mental and emotional wellbeing, and they are struggling to break free.
Overall, "My Third House" is a poignant exploration of the many challenges that can arise in a relationship, particularly when one person's behavior is consistently hurtful or destructive. The lyrics suggest a sense of hopelessness and resignation, as the singer faces the reality that they may not be able to change the other person or salvage the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
How many souls will it take
How many people will have to give up on their aspirations for you to realize that you're wrong.
How many necks will you break
How many relationships will you ruin and how many people will you hurt for your own selfish needs.
I say, how many bones can I waste
I am questioning how much of myself I am willing to sacrifice for someone who may not deserve it.
In that little old shape
Despite the limitations and imperfections of our lives and circumstances, we should still strive to do what's right.
I say, hey, I'm sober from a bar
I am sober-minded and clear-headed, and I see things for what they are.
But you don't drive me
Despite your attempts to control me and take advantage of me, I won't let you manipulate my actions and decisions.
Showed you my car
I offered you my trust and my vulnerability, hoping that you would reciprocate and treat me with respect.
Let me get away
I need some space and distance from this toxic environment and relationship.
On a holiday
I need a break and a change of scenery to regain my perspective and motivation.
We could, tire the ones we know
We could share our experiences and struggles with those who understand us and support us.
Gonna tie right on
We are going to persevere and overcome our obstacles, even if it's hard and painful.
Tell the idiot yeah
I want to call out and expose the person who's been causing so much trouble for me and others.
Running down my back
I feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious because of this situation.
We could, see the devils in town
We could recognize and confront the evil and corruption that's present in our community and society.
Like the slow fall down
Like a slow-motion scene in a movie, we may feel powerless and helpless as we witness the negative consequences of our actions and choices.
I said, hey, I'm taken it back
I am taking back my power, my dignity, and my identity, which were stolen from me by someone else.
Like you don't know
Despite your denials and excuses, you are fully aware of how much damage you've caused and how much pain you've inflicted on others.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALEB FOLLOWILL, JARED FOLLOWILL, MATTHEW FOLLOWILL, NATHAN FOLLOWILL
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How many souls will it take
How many necks will you break
I say, how many bones can I waste
In that little old shape
I say, hey, I'm sober from a bar
But you don't drive me
Showed you my car
But I don't drive
Let me get away
On a holiday
We could, tire the ones we know
Gonna tie right on
I say, hey, I'm sober from a bar
But you don't drive me
Show you my car
But I don't drive
Tell the idiot yeah
Running down my back
We could, see the devils in town
Like the slow fall down
I say, hey, I'm sober from a bar
But you don't drive me
I showed you my car
But I don't drive
I said, hey, I'm taken it back
Like you don't know
You drove me away
When you don't know
Let me get away
On a holiday
We could, tire the ones we know
Gonna tie right on
I say, hey, I'm sober from a bar
But you don't drive me
Show you my car
But I don't drive
@aaronhenry6100
If they could give us one more album with every song like this I’ll die a happy man . I know they have evolved but their heavier stuff has always been their best
@blackshirt5530
YES!
@HolyRollerKOL
They’re gonna come out with an album similar to Because of the Times very soon. Enjoy!
@NERJ607
@@HolyRollerKOLI truly hope that is true. If it is I will be absolutely elated
@domzy9666
A bside concert
@dankeywang4699
2019 and I'm still blasting this amazing song from this beautiful band. Life is good.
@ChiToWnBoY739
this song is so unbelievably good
@weraswero
one of the best KoL songs for sure - killer main riff and pure old school Kings style
@colinheintzelman5162
the b-sides on Kings LPs are almost always my faves too. imho this is their best song. i am always amazed by the way this song makes me feel (during the guitar solo sections).
@LucidDreeaaming
Havent heard a KOL song that I didn't like and I have been a fan since Holy Roller Novacaine till now with Mechanical Bull..great band