Lo chiamavano king
Luis Bacalov & Edda Dell' Orso Lyrics
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He had a horse
Along the countryside
I saw him ride
He had a gun
I knew him well
Oh, I heard him singing
His name was King (his name was King)
He had a brother (he had a brother)
His only brother
A peaceful guy
One day they found him
His shirt was red
Two shiny bullets
They found his brother dead
You can't see King
Whoa, he's riding
You can't see King
That man is searching
Got to fight his anger
Find in his eyes
Sure to find that killer
Looking for the man
His name was King (his name was King)
He had a brother (he had a brother)
His only brother
A peaceful guy
One day they found him
His shirt was red
Two shiny bullets
They found his brother dead
You can't see King
Whoa, he's riding
You can't see King
That man is searching
Got to fight his anger
Find in his eyes
Sure to find that killer
Looking for the man
His name was King (his name was King)
He had a horse (he had a brother)
Along the countryside
I saw him ride
He had a gun
Oh, I knew him well
And when he shot
Oh that man, he never missed
Ride on King, ride
You get your man
The song "Lo chiamavano King" by Luis Bacalov and Edda Dell'Orso was originally written as the theme song for the 1971 Italian spaghetti Western movie, "They Call Me Trinity". The movie was directed by Enzo Barboni and starred Terence Hill and Bud Spencer. The song uses the perspective of an observer who narrates the story of a cowboy named King.
The first verse presents King as a confident and mysterious figure with a horse and a gun. The observer expresses familiarity with the character, having heard him sing and knowing that he loved someone. The second verse reveals that King had a brother, a peaceful man who was murdered by someone. The chorus repeats the theme of the observer watching King ride and search for his brother's killer.
The lyrics suggest that King is a determined and vengeful character who will stop at nothing to catch the perpetrator. The line "Got to fight his anger, find in his eyes, sure to find that killer, looking for the man" emphasizes his unrelenting pursuit of justice.
The song's upbeat rhythm and powerful orchestration reflect the Western genre's action-packed nature. Edda Dell'Orso's haunting vocals complement the lyrics by conveying the emotional impact of King's grief and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
His name was King
He is a man known and addressed as King.
He had a horse
He rode a horse.
Along the countryside
He rode his horse through the countryside.
I saw him ride
The artist witnessed King on horseback.
He had a gun
King had a weapon in his possession.
I knew him well
The singer was familiar with King.
Oh, I heard him singing
The singer overheard King singing.
I knew he loved someone
The artist was aware that King had romantic feelings for someone.
He had a brother
King had a sibling, a brother.
His only brother
King had only one brother.
A peaceful guy
King's brother was known for being calm and nonviolent.
One day they found him
At some point in time, King's brother was discovered by someone.
His shirt was red
King's brother's shirt was stained with blood.
Two shiny bullets
Two bullets that were in good condition were found near King's brother.
They found his brother dead
King's brother was found lifeless by someone else.
You can't see King
King is elusive and difficult to find.
Whoa, he's riding
King is traveling on horseback at a fast pace.
That man is searching
King is on a quest to uncover the truth and seek revenge.
Got to fight his anger
King must control his emotions, particularly his rage.
Find in his eyes
The solution to King's problem and his intentions can be reflected in his eyes.
Sure to find that killer
King is determined to find and bring to justice the person who killed his brother.
Looking for the man
King is actively searching for the one who committed the crime.
And when he shot
When King fired his weapon.
Oh that man, he never missed
King's shooting skills were highly accurate and he never missed his target.
Ride on King, ride
A phrase encouraging King to persevere on his mission.
You get your man
A prediction that King will succeed in capturing the person responsible for his brother's death.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Luis Enrique Bacalov
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@nickmol2313
His name was King
He had a horse
Along the countryside
I saw him ride
He had a gun
I knew him well
Oh, I heard him singing
I knew he loved someone
His name was King
He had a brother
His only brother
A peaceful guy
One day they found him
His shirt was red
Two shiny bullets
They found his brother dead
You can't see King
Whoa, he's riding
You can't see King
That man is searching
Got to fight his anger
Find in his eyes
Sure to find that killer
Looking for the man
His name was King
He had a brother
His only brother
A peaceful guy
One day they found him
His shirt was red
Two shiny bullets
They found his brother dead
His name was King
He had a horse
Along the countryside
I saw him ride
He had a gun
I knew him well
And when he shot
Oh that man, he never missed
Ride on King, ride
You get your man
@H_H_H_H_H
His name was King
He had a horse
Along the countryside
I saw him ride
He had a gun
I knew him well
Oh, I heard him singing
I knew he loved someone
His name was King (His name was King)
He had a brother (He had a Brother)
His only brother
A peaceful guy
One day they found him
His shirt was red
Two shiny bullets
They found his brother dead
You can't see King
Whoa, he's riding
You can't see King
That man is searching
Guided by his anger
Fire in his eyes
Sure to find that killer
Looking for the man
His name was King (His name was King)
He had a horse (He had a brother)
Along the countryside
I saw him ride
He had a gun
I knew him well
And when he shot
Oh that man, he never missed
Ride on King, ride
You get your man
@tusharkapoor24
I absolutely fell in love with the character of King Schulz. He is the sort of guy who could have had his own movies. Part 1,2, 3 and so on. Plus with a bounty hunter in the times of the civil war you could come up with infinite stories. I would never have enough of Dr. Schulz. What a guy!!
@Snotlingfondler
Django is set before the civil war abs he obviously dies in the film so he wouldn't be around during the civil war
@iwantmynametobeaslongaspos7194
@Snotlingfondler Django could be in the movie then both are great characters imo
@Joetino
Tarantino casually makes the most badass characters imaginable (Mr. White, Schultz, Warren, etc.)
@mrrgrrgrrcinematicuniverse5522
yeah sorry he doesn't survive to the civil war
@mrrgrrgrrcinematicuniverse5522
as badass as it would be for King Schultz to gun down confederates. Maybe he took part in the fighting in Bleeding Kansas and killed the pre-war confederates there? His backstory is such a mystery you can just fill in the gaps yourself
@Dolan1337
Django had the best soundtrack
@AnakinSkywakka
And Red Dead Revolver!
@idowiseman3207
And Inglorious Basterds!
@Dolan1337
Bastards*