I. "Drawing obvious influence from British breakthrough bands such as Young… Read Full Bio ↴I. "Drawing obvious influence from British breakthrough bands such as Young Guns and Mallory Knox, Lancaster are certainly a band that want to be taken seriously here in the UK. Journeys demands just that. Kicking off with a handful of high-energy, guitar heavy tracks, this album already has the traits of a solid debut album on par with those from other British breakthroughs such as Lower Than Atlantis or Mallory Knox." THE MIXED TAPE

"If you know how to make the perfect bacon sandwich, why would you want to change it, right?" HIT THE FLOOR.

"This is a captivating, often exhilarating puzzle of an album with big powerful guitars, great atmospheric instrumentation and lead singers Anth brilliant vocals."

TAKE A SHOT MAGAZINE (UK), SEPTEMBER 2014 http://www.takeashot.lv/2014/09/12/lancaster-journeys-album-review/
MENTIONED REVIEWS (UK) OCTOBER 2014 http://www.mentionedreviews.co.uk/lancaster-journeys-review/
MOSHVILLE (UK) OCTOBER 2014 http://www.moshville.co.uk/album-review/2014/10/review-lancaster-journeys/
THE PUNK ARCHIVE (UK) OCTOBER 2014 http://thepunkarchive.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/lancaster-journeys.html
PLYMOUTH ROCK SCENE (UK) NOVEMBER 2014 http://plymouthrockscene.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/review-of-journeys-by-lancaster.html

II. LANCASTER'S BIO

Nicknamed "Brazilian Blues Sensation" by Randall Hill, editor of Austin Blues Monthly, Lancaster is a pioneer of the blues in his country. In 1998 and 1999 he released the first two Chicago Blues albums recorded in Brazil. Throughout his thirty-year career he has performed and recorded with such blues legends as Willie "Big Eyes Smith" (Muddy Waters' late drummer), Mud Morganfield (Muddy Waters' Eldest son), Deacon Jones (organist with Freddie King and John Lee Hooker), among others.

Born in Brazil in 1964 in a bilingual family, Lancaster moved to the United States in 1981, where he graduated from highschool in Salem, Oregon. From 1994 to 1995 Lancaster lived in Los Angeles, where he performed with a local band in Southern California. Residing in Brazil since 1996, he has released six albums, one EP and the new videos HAUS BIER SESSIONS – live in the studio.

Lancaster & The Hot Pockets are a band in the true sense of the word. Friends who have been together on the road for almost twenty years and have developed their own unique style of blues. Bassist Izal de Oliveira and drummer Maurício Gaspar recorded Lancaster’s seminal album A Beautiful Day For the Blues in 1999. Edu Souza joined The Hot Pockets four years ago. His rhythm guitar and backing vocals have since then become essential to the sound of the band.

Website: Lancaster and the Hotpockets

King
Lancaster Lyrics

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The smart one's locked up and dying
It's tough to make you obey me, darling
Let me out, it's not like I knew
Just give me a break and don't be so cruel

The wishes of the people are like scraps of irony
And everybody has the same mechanical feeling
Just rushing to get in on this virgin happy show

Where no one knows what's coming up or going on

I've got many wishes and not just this brand new one
It's the same as ever and there's more
A warning, warning
All of my attention is devoted to this wish
And I'm gonna give it all to you now

Left side, right side
Show your fangs and make me shake
Pa-pa-pa, it's so embarrassing
Left side, right side
Show your fangs like you don't care
Pa-pa-pa, haha
YOU ARE KING

Looking so damn innocent
I'm wishing for you, darling, darling
When you laugh, it makes me melt
All of my pain just fades away

And if I die awkwardly
My bitter feelings will go with me
Lo-lo-love, ra-ta-ta
Hate it, I hate it, I'm down for the count

I've got many wishes and not just this brand new one
It's the same as ever and no special
Warning, warning
All of my attention is devoted to this wish
And I'm gonna give it all to you now

Left side, right side
Show your fangs and make me shake
Pa-pa-pa, it is so bothersome
Left side, right side
Show your fangs like you don't care
Pa-pa-pa, haha
YOU ARE KING

YOU ARE KING

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lancaster's song "King" portray a sense of frustration and longing for freedom and authenticity in a world that feels artificial and controlled. The opening lines, "The smart one's locked up and dying, It's tough to make you obey me, darling," suggest a feeling of confinement or oppression, where intelligence and individuality are suppressed or disregarded. The singer pleads to be released and asks for a break from the cruelty that surrounds them.

The lyrics continue to explore the idea that people's desires and aspirations are trivialized or reduced to mere scraps of irony. They describe a society where everyone follows a mechanical routine, rushing to be a part of a superficial, happy facade without truly understanding what is happening or what lies ahead. The repetition of the line "Left side, right side, show your fangs like you don't care" emphasizes a sense of performance and pretense, where individuals are expected to put on a show of indifference.

However, despite the frustration and artificiality, there is a glimmer of hope and a focus on the object of the singer's affection. The repetition of the line "I've got many wishes and not just this brand new one, It's the same as ever and there's more" suggests an enduring desire and devotion. The singer is willing to give their full attention and dedicate themselves entirely to this wish, hoping for a genuine connection and escape from the surrounding disillusionment.

Overall, "King" speaks to a longing for authenticity, freedom, and connection in a world that often feels stifling and artificial.

Line by Line Meaning

The smart one's locked up and dying
The intelligent individuals are trapped and deteriorating

It's tough to make you obey me, darling
It is difficult to make you follow my commands, my dear

Let me out, it's not like I knew
Allow me to escape, as I was unaware

Just give me a break and don't be so cruel
Please grant me a pause and refrain from being unkind

The wishes of the people are like scraps of irony
The desires of individuals are insignificant and contradictory

And everybody has the same mechanical feeling
Everyone experiences a similar robotic sensation

Just rushing to get in on this virgin happy show
Merely hurrying to be part of this newfound blissful spectacle

Where no one knows what's coming up or going on
In a place where nobody comprehends the future or the current state

I've got many wishes and not just this brand new one
I possess numerous desires, not solely this recent one

It's the same as ever and there's more
It remains unchanged as before, and there are additional desires

A warning, warning
A forewarning, a caution

All of my attention is devoted to this wish
Every ounce of my focus is dedicated to this longing

And I'm gonna give it all to you now
And I am going to bestow it all upon you at this moment

Left side, right side
On the left and right

Show your fangs and make me shake
Reveal your aggression and make me tremble

Pa-pa-pa, it's so embarrassing
Pa-pa-pa, it is extremely humiliating

Left side, right side
On the left and right

Show your fangs like you don't care
Expose your hostility as if you are indifferent

Pa-pa-pa, haha
Pa-pa-pa, haha

YOU ARE KING
You hold the highest authority

Looking so damn innocent
Appearing incredibly pure and innocent

I'm wishing for you, darling, darling
I am desiring you, my beloved

When you laugh, it makes me melt
Your laughter has a profound effect on me, causing me to soften

All of my pain just fades away
All of my torment simply vanishes

And if I die awkwardly
And in the event that I perish in an uncomfortable manner

My bitter feelings will go with me
My resentful emotions will depart along with me

Lo-lo-love, ra-ta-ta
Lo-lo-love, ra-ta-ta

Hate it, I hate it, I'm down for the count
Detest it, I despise it, I am defeated

YOU ARE KING
You possess the ultimate sovereignty

YOU ARE KING
You hold the highest authority

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Written by: Veng Thai

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Chrisler Anthony Silveira

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Do a documentary on Napoleon Bonaparte.

Bryce Halvorson

Wow more of my families Ancestry.
I am the ×generations great grandson to King Edward 1st Longshanks Plantagenet and Queen Eleanor Castile. They started my family line, their Daughter Princess Joan of Acre is my ×Generations grandmother. So hearing my families history still intrigues me. Except the history of King Henry the 8th, family still hates him most of all. He was afraid of being overthrown.

Bob Cosmic

2y↑1

Shared to Twitter ! 😉

Sheila Horn

2y↑63

I really enjoy the history of the Plantangenets. And People Profiles does a wonderful job in regard to documentaries about them. The Tudors get all the attention and I personally like the Plantangenet dynasty better. And I like the Anglo Saxon period too. Alfred the Great is another one of my favorite rulers of England.

naughty baby

Would you like to be a prisoner of Heinrich 4? To belong to him, to be submissive to his will, to fulfill all his wishes?

Alive or Trees

2y↑2

Fascinating history. A lot of abusive shitty parenting. A lot of lessons that can be learned

Cailee Swallow

2y↑35

Henry IV is one of the most underrated Plantagenet kings of England, but that’s probably because of the precedent he created for the English throne. However, I don’t blame Henry IV for overthrowing his tyrant cousin, Richard II.

naughty baby

Would you like to be a prisoner of Heinrich 4? To belong to him, to be submissive to his will, to fulfill all his wishes?

kosam chahenza

@Heathen Pride btw, between Henry VI & George III who was mad or madder, if such word exists?

kosam chahenza

@Heathen Pride.... Thanks for the correction. Btw, most of these monarchs were related somehow... Just changes in family names

Heathen Pride

2y↑4

@kosam chahenza he was a plantigenet. Lancastrians were a branch of the plantigenets, same as York.

kosam chahenza

2y↑2

Henry the IV was a Lancastrian not a Plantagenet

William Wright

2y↑20

I always enjoy reading about the parents of the more famous rulers, like it gives you perspective of who/what made that famous ruler the person they were.

Vickie Wallace

2y↑21

Thanks! I truly enjoy your deep dives and I learn so many new things every time. As an American the history of England is so intricate and long! Sometimes I struggle to make certain I’ve got the right Richard and correct Henry! 🙄🤣Thank you for everything you do I look forward to your videos!

Winston Churchill

Trust me it can be confusing for everyone especially when you go deep into it and have to look at the family trees of everyone and how it’s all connected

pag1011

2y↑20

Immensely underrated King of England in my humble opinion!

Alejandro Tapia

2y↑15

This video is my fav till now. Only cause I'm one of the few King Henry IV fans! What an understimated king and character almost like his father!... Cheers from México I love your channel and bios.! (Specially medieval ones)

Deteon

2y↑12

Henry IV is understudied, but still a very interesting man. Quality is faultless as always. 👍

You should look into Axel Oxenstierna (1583–1654), one of Europe's great statesmen.

D Kirk

2y↑5

Excellent, going to watch this a few more times as there is so much detail. Thank you.

Vanessa DeBrino

2y↑8

I thought I’d never see the day the PP added the first Lancastrian King. Thank you !

Zelda Martin

Henry IV sounds like the best of leaders, always trying to do his best for everyone in the realm, not just himself.

ladybabbleon

2y↑19

Still rooting for that Cesare Borgias doc! 😜

That being said, I love the history of English royalty. You guys do great work, thanks for the excellent content!

Mason Stauffer

2y↑10

Yet another really great video. I am still hoping to see a Margaret of Anjou video though.

Maria Rosaria Trametta

2y↑11

He sounds like a sound, dutiful and reasonable man.

Henry

2y↑1

Thank you for such an informative documentary on our king. I have been watching your videos for a few years now and I love them, especially your videos on the Plantagenets! I've learnt so much from this channel so thank you, also I would love to see another video on Henry V, I love the house of Lancaster, anyway thank you 😊

Hilary McKinnon

2y↑1

I haven't been watching long but enjoy your presentations very much. It occurs to me that of all the countries' rulers the British have been about the most meticulous in recording their particulars. It seems so counterproductive for these proud men who wanted history to remember them to all adopt the same names. It's hard enough remembering what was done but it was all done by fellows with the name Richard or Henry later George got into the act. It does get a bit confusing but I'm not British. Thank you for a very enjoyable video.

Tara Belle

2y↑5

My first super thanks! Thank you so very much, I truly enjoy the vids that you put out and appreciate all the hard work!

The People Profiles

Thank you Tara!

Sam Cohen

This was less of a documentary on Henry IV himself, rather a film on the start of the War of Roses. I loved it.

Ghost-King24

Thanks for the upload! Always wanted to learn more about Henry IV!

Ruth Singleton

2y↑1

The narrator voice is so good ! Thank you for the episodes as well

De Cantabria ball

2y↑13

I would love to see a Henry VI, and Margaret of Anjou Video, or a Heraclius video eventually !

Michael Singer

2y↑2

Ah I see. Isabella of France then. The She Wolf is so fascinating.

De Cantabria ball

@Michael Singer there's one already

Michael Singer

2y↑3

Elizabeth Woodville video as well.

BEE KOOL

Always fascinating and very informative video. Cannot wait to listen to more tales of the history of England.

Allen Lindsey

well made and entertaining

you had the information about who trained Henry IV in the Martial Arts.

for several years now I have searched for who trained " the lionheart" In martial arts.

is there any chance that you have that information?

Michael Singer

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Henry was the worst possible guy for Richard II to make an enemy of.

Daphne Foster

I enjoy history. I enjoyed this video of Henry the Forth. I don't remember reading anything about him before. Thank you,

Aaron Demiri

2y↑6

please do a video on Henry vi, the mad one.

The People Profiles

2y↑4

Very soon.

Sir Mash-A-Lot

2y↑2

Thanks. Could you make a "history of England" playlist?

Anakunus

Bad reputation? I do not understand why Henry IV would have one. What I understood from this documentary, he truly tried to rule so that it would be good for the realm – unlike his predecessor. When change was needed, he yielded for change, unless it meant that the poor would have to suffer. I really got the impression that he was treated unfairly by many parliament members, and even that conspiracy against him during the early years of his reign was unwarranted.

Freyas slain

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I think Henry IV was a great king .
For centuries , he has taken alot of heat for being a traitor or usurper .
And there might be some truth to these condemnations .
But if you look at the reality of his situation , he had absolutely no choice . It was survival . It was self defense , if you ask me .
And I won't throw shade on him . Richard II was unhinged - a complete sociopath . No one was safe - peasants or nobles or clergy . Richard was a maniac !
Henry , really did not have a choice .
* There was one thing this documentary left out . A really important element .
This documentary completely left out that Richard put together a Seperate army made up of mercenaries called The White Heart . They wore blue liveries , with an embroidered White Stag on it . The White Heart soldiers reminded me of The S S. Einzsatsgruppon Death Squads or S.S. Deathshead units of Medieval Times .

Caroline McGreal

2y↑1

King Henry the IV had good points & bad points, like us all, thanks for sharing.

Lucas James

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New subscriber here! I found this channel by chance a few days ago looking for information about Francisco Franco, and I've been binging your videos since then. Having gone through nearly all of the ones for the monarchs of England/the UK (and being new to the fascination with the British monarchy altogether), it would be tremendously helpful if all of those videos were arranged in a playlist that were ordered chronologically. In any event, though, this channel is of extraordinary quality, and I am beyond pleased to have found it.

Jody Bernal

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Can you please make one about william of orange ?

Thor13332

Henry messed up when he executed the archbishop. He was not a ordinary citizen. He could have locked him up in the tower and fined him. He was certainly better than Richard II.

you2angel1

I think hes amazing °~•.☆.•~°

He became capable as each challenge arised.

Bob's Big Boy

2y↑3

Love that you really take your time with these videos

Gold mine

2y↑4

He was a underrated king

Patrice Lumumba

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I understand Bolingbrook felt it necessary to do what he did by overthrowing his cousin the king. however it set a really bad precedent thereafter.

Davey Wynter

All royals are the same out for them selves thinking they are chosen by God ( the invisible entity that's not their) give me a republic any and all times.

bbmtge

Do yourself a big favor. Watch, listen, try to learn...but...keep a very open mind and do not judge. Different documentaries may report similar information but with very different subjective analysis.

Patrice Lumumba

2y↑1

@Oliver Gibbons you could but the difference in Edward II overthrow was that he was still succeeded by his son... the great king Edward III. Plus his overthrow waa largely orchestrated by his wife & her lover Roger Mortimer & not by the nobility at large but I digress.

Oliver Gibbons

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I'd argue that precedent was set earlier with the overthrow and forced abdication of Edward II. But then again I am a big Henry IV fan so maybe I'm biased.

イメルダ伊藤

He is indeed a very Good King.

Cynthia Snowden

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Henry IV rocked!

katherine collins

Very well presented

Caiter Peterson

2y↑1

Could you do Marie Curie?

Daniel Kunert

I think Henry was a good king

Blanca Salgado

Love history your accent makes it even better:)) 😊👌🙏

Stephanie Glisson

2y↑1

My favorite channel

Aatir Ehrar Siddiqui

Sneaky_goblin101

2y↑1

why does he wear an Ottoman/Near eastern style cape

The People Profiles

2y↑6

His travels.

Miss Mentats

2y↑1

I would enjoy this so much more if everyone didn’t have the exact same name 😒

Crypto 1up Team

50 henrys and an arthur lmao

Sulla2064

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Where did the Queen Elizabeth II video and Prince Philip videos go?

Lucas James

@The People Profiles Oh, okay. I watched the Elizabeth II one and then it vanished the next day, haha.

Sulla2064

2y↑4

@The People Profiles ok

The People Profiles

2y↑6

There were some errors which needed changing.

classic life

I thought it was pronounced "Bulling-brook", not "Bowling-broke".

Gill Travers

Is it not Ball-ing-brook?

TomDanks

Yeah that foo had mad coin 🪙

classic life

@Angela Gendreau We must've seen the same production of Shakespeare's "Richard II" somewhere, lol. Seriously, my Riverside Shakespeare DOES say "Bullingbrook", and it's even spelled that way right in the text. (Other editions don't do this.) I think it matters with some of the rhymes as the play goes on.

Angela Gendreau

2y↑1

I thought so too but I've seen a few videos like this from different people and they all seem to pronounce it 'Bowling-broke'.

Mel S

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wewe nang

Why do Richard look like chinese in the paintings? xD

Jim vitkuske

2y↑1

What is the name of the music at 46:24?

Livesel Diesel

2y↑2

good work on attaturk

Nathan Worthington

All these videos have long close ups of gross eyeballs

Victor Lui

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J.D. Snyder

2y↑1

I watched the first 30 min expecting bio info on Henry IV but instead found a detailed picture of the political background for Henry's reign. So I gave up at that point. It would've been nice for the title of the clip to have indicated more clearly the actual content.

Carina Fourie

I guess they just didn’t have that much to go on, not much was documented of his personal life and relationships, because he was, in his youth, just the son of a Duke.

Gary Francis Poste

2y↑7

Please do Ronald Regan next!!

martin gardener

Do you want all his jokes included? 😁

wilson the conqueror

2y↑1

Wasn't he the first English king to speak English at his coronation? Very interesting & transitional time for England. Their continental holdings had been lost. Which prompted his son to continue the 100 years war. The economy and population had been devastated by the black death years before. And Richards 2 suspicious nature about the nobles created a turbulent kingdom. What's amazing about Henry lV is that he was able to hold on to the kingdom and die king! His death & the black prince are odd. Do historians know what caused their deaths in such a wasting manor? Well done as always! Cheers!

Marcus Harrison

2y↑1

Medical historians suggest he had psoriasis, which caused the skin rashes (although in his day it was called leprosy, but not the same as the modern disease). The acute attacks that caused his slow decline & death came from either a cardiovascular disease or epilepsy.

Brian Keenan

Thanks!

Iago Porto

2y↑3

Bolinbroooooke!

Iago Porto

2y↑2

@The People Profiles He slandered the good Mowbray!

The People Profiles

2y↑3

Right 😳

Iago Porto

2y↑2

@The People Profiles the "ooooooo" is to emulate a scream of hatred. Like fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck.

The People Profiles

2y↑1

It's broke, not brook.

Livesel Diesel

do some ottoman sultans like sultan selim the father of suleyman do any ottoman sultan if you can

Crossword131

You know why this blows? The cutaways to modern stock footage are unnecessary and GARBAGE. RUBBISH. REFUSE. Please show your viewers more respect.

bbmtge

The use of the word underrated is ridiculous. Utter foolishness.

Turquoise Sunset

2y↑1

Can you replace the terrible narrator please?

Lee Penn

2y↑3

He is clear and precise speaks excellent English.

Cynthia Snowden

2y↑1

I enjoy him

Caroline Mitchell

2y↑2

I love the narrator

Caiter Peterson

The fuck? I hope this is a joke

The People Profiles

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We like him.

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