His songs are heart wrenching stories outlined by divine melodies, intelligent and hooky guitar lines set in subtly epic productions with Luke Pickett’s unique soaring vocals and signature falsetto. This young man has a way of spinning a classic love tale into an über-romantic twisted musical sonnet. Luke Pickett is the troubadour sent back from the future to wake us up from the banality of shoe-gazing retro hippies.
Citing Jeff Buckley, Michael Jackson, and Prince as influences, this 22 year old’s sound is somewhat hard to pin down. It’s labeled Acoustic/Alternative/R&B, but Luke Pickett’s music is clearly the result of a wide range of influences.
Luke has previously fronted post-hardcore band Her Words Kill.
We all wear crowns
Luke Pickett Lyrics
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To a man who's lost at sea
When she could be here with me
So jump on board and raise the anchor girl
You can do the waltz with me
Don't you dare beg baby
So much guilt here I just need to be alone
But she's still dancing on the kitchen floor
And I love the way she move, it turn me on
Cause I'm the earth and she's the sun, she dressed me up as number one
It's over now
It's over now
Take me to the place I love, we gaze upon the universe
It's over now
It's over now
Taken back all the years that I've lost
One day this will all be mine, this can come where I reside
With my girl at my side, and a crown on my head
I share all of this with you, and it's all you've gotta do
But I don't feel like dancing anymore
There's so much guilt here I just need to be alone
But she is still dancing on the kitchen floor
And I love the way she moves, it turns me on
I'm the earth and she's the sun, she dressed me up as number one
It's over now
It's over now
Take me to the place I love, we gaze upon the universe
It's over now
It's over now
(Oooooooooo ooooooooo)
(We all wear crowns, we all wear crowns)
(Like they're not love, no no)
She is so safe, she is so safe
With me, with me, with me, with me, with me
Ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo
She is so safe, she is so safe
With me, with me, with me, with me, with me
Ooooo yes she, yes she is
I'm the earth and she's the sun(It's over now)
She dressed me up as number one(It's over now)
It's over now(It's over now)
It's over now(It's over now)
Take me to the place I love(It's over now)
We gaze upon the universe(It's over now)
It's over now(It's over now)
It's over now(It's over now)
She is so safe (she's so safe)
She is so safe (she's so safe)
With me, with me, with me, with me (she's so safe) with me
It's over now, it's over now, it's over now, it's over now
It's over now, it's over now, it's over now, it's over now
It's over now, it's over now, it's over now, it's over now
It's over now (it's over now) it's over now (it's over now)
It's over now (it's over now) it's over now (it's over now)
I'm the earth and she's the sun(it's over now)
She dressed me up as number one(it's over now)
It's over now(It's over now)
(It's over now)
The song "We all wear crowns" by Luke Pickett tells a story about a man who is in love with a woman that is still in a relationship with another man. He doesn't understand why she chooses to go home to her partner who seems lost at sea instead of being with him. He invites her to join him instead and dance the waltz while also telling her not to beg. He expresses his guilt and the need to be alone, but at the same time, he can't help but admire the way she moves and turns him on. The lyrics "I'm the earth and she's the sun, she dressed me up as number one" suggest that he feels incomplete without her and that she makes him feel like he's the most important person in her life. Despite his conflicted feelings, he wants to share his life with her and wear the crown together.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of the relationship being over and needing to move on. The couple should be gazing upon the universe together, but it's time to face the reality that they cannot be together if she keeps going back to her partner. They all wear crowns, a symbol of power and royalty, but it doesn't matter if it's not love.
Overall, the song speaks of the struggles of unrequited love and the difficulties of moving on from a relationship that once held great promise. The lyrics paint a picture of hope and longing, but at the same time, it's filled with sadness and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't get why she keeps going home
I don't understand why she returns to her partner
To a man who's lost at sea
To someone who's emotionally lost
When she could be here with me
When she could be with someone who appreciates her
So jump on board and raise the anchor girl
Come with me and leave your past behind
You can do the waltz with me
You can experience new and enjoyable things with me
Don't you dare beg baby
Don't beg your partner to stay with you
But I don't feel like dancing anymore
I'm feeling weighed down by guilt and don't want to be happy
So much guilt here I just need to be alone
I'm dealing with a lot of guilt and need some space
But she's still dancing on the kitchen floor
While I'm struggling, she's happy and carefree
And I love the way she move, it turn me on
I still find her attractive and desirable
Cause I'm the earth and she's the sun, she dressed me up as number one
She makes me feel important and loved, like the center of her world
It's over now
I've accepted that our relationship is over
Take me to the place I love, we gaze upon the universe
Bring me to a place where I can find peace and perspective
Taken back all the years that I've lost
I want to reclaim the time and happiness I've lost in the past
One day this will all be mine, this can come where I reside
I hope to have a happy future with someone I love
With my girl at my side, and a crown on my head
I want to share my success and happiness with the one I love
I share all of this with you, and it's all you've gotta do
I want to share my life and success with my loved one, and all they have to do is be by my side
She is so safe, she is so safe
She feels secure with me
With me, with me, with me, with me, with me
With me as her partner
I'm the earth and she's the sun
I am grounded and she brings light to my life
It's over now
I've accepted that our relationship is over
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DavisDiamondHilton
Always a classic. More of 10 years later! ❤
sarahjane182
Definitely a contender for the most beautifully written song I've ever heard. Luke is so underrated.
Brandon Greene
Still underrated 8 years later :(
Curtis Moore
Why is this not on Spotify? Such a beautiful song & artist!
Brandon Greene
I just had facebook memories pop up from 8 years with lyrics from this song. I spent an hour looking for it. Please please please, if you see this, put this on spotify! I literally got goosebumps and instantly knew it was this song when it started!
john-mark felix
"Cause I'm the earth and she's the sun, she dressed me up as number one"I love that part So badly.
Aaron Levy
Every song he has is so different and good .love it
25Frames
Such an amazing song=)
moshpit89
how is this guy still not signed by any major label o_O
Miss Madden
i love it <3.