Prince of Peace
Maroon Town Lyrics


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I don't know but I've been told about that brother
The Prince of Peace walking around under cover
Nobody knows so nobody tells
About the Prince of Peace why don't you wish him well
He's on a mission, the ultimate ambition
To find peace with no opposition
He wears the crown, cannot cut him down
Dedication is his will do you hear the sound

The Prince of Peace is coming from the East
The Prince of Peace is coming from the East

Born a prince to become a king
The quest of peace is for what he would sing
Although life is not glistening
You get out what you are putting in
He's got the brains, he's got the will
He's got the nerve, he's got the skill
No need to kill, there's a better way still
Love and peace a mission to fulfil
People yearning, hearts are burning
Tongues get numb but we are still not learning
From the past we may not last
The coming of the prince is the only chance

Sit down at the table join with peace
There's a voice in the air and it's blowing from the East
There is a message with a meaning
Everybody must be free
Come take a stand with the Prince of Peace
Come make a stand with the Prince of Peace

Recording of Martin Luther King 1968 interview)

The Prince of Peace is coming from the East




The Prince of Peace is coming from the East
(Repeat to fade)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Maroon Town's song "Prince of Peace" speaks about an unknown and mysterious figure who walks around in disguise spreading peace and love. The first verse states that nobody talks about him since nobody knows his true identity. He is on a mission to find peace without any opposition and wears a crown that cannot be cut down. The singer asks the audience to wish him well since he is working towards a noble cause.


The second verse states that the Prince of Peace was born a prince with the quest to become a king, but his ultimate goal is to achieve peace. The lyrics acknowledge that life is not easy, but we get back what we put in. He is described as having the brains, will, nerve, and skill to achieve his mission without resorting to violence. The verse encourages people to choose love and peace over hate and war.


The chorus repeats the line, "The Prince of Peace is coming from the East," implying that this figure is not a random person, but someone with a greater purpose that originates from the East. The song ends with a sample of Martin Luther King Jr.'s voice, which emphasizes the importance of peace and non-violence.


Overall, the lyrics of "Prince of Peace" promote peace, love, and non-violence while highlighting the mysterious figure's efforts towards the same cause.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know but I've been told about that brother
There are rumors about a certain 'brother' which no one really knows


The Prince of Peace walking around under cover
This 'brother' is a prince whose goal is to achieve peace


Nobody knows so nobody tells
The prince's identity is a mystery, so no one really talks about him


About the Prince of Peace why don't you wish him well
Instead of suspicion, we should give our support and peace to the prince


He's on a mission, the ultimate ambition
The prince is on a quest, with the end goal of achieving peace


To find peace with no opposition
He strives to achieve peace without any difficulties or oppositions


He wears the crown, cannot cut him down
As he is born a prince, his position and status cannot be taken away


Dedication is his will do you hear the sound
He is determined and committed to his mission, can you hear the passion in his voice?


The Prince of Peace is coming from the East
The prince is coming from the East, and his message is spreading


Born a prince to become a king
He was born with the potential to become a king; a leader who will bring peace to his kingdom


The quest of peace is for what he would sing
The prince's true calling is to spread a message of peace and love


Although life is not glistening
Even though life may be difficult or not so glamorous


You get out what you are putting in
You reap what you sow; put in the work and effort to achieve your goals


He's got the brains, he's got the will
The prince has the intellect and determination to make things happen


He's got the nerve, he's got the skill
He has the courage and abilities required to make his mission a reality


No need to kill, there's a better way still
Violence is not necessary, there are other ways to achieve peace


Love and peace a mission to fulfil
The prince's goal is to spread love and peace and make it his life's mission


People yearning, hearts are burning
People long for peace, and this desire is burning within their hearts


Tongues get numb but we are still not learning
Words and promises may become meaningless or people might not learn from the past mistakes


From the past we may not last
If we don't learn from our past mistakes, it could lead to our downfall


The coming of the prince is the only chance
The only way for us to achieve peace is through the leadership and guidance of the prince


Sit down at the table join with peace
Come together and discuss ways to achieve peace


There's a voice in the air and it's blowing from the East
There is a message spreading from the Eastern region, and it's about achieving peace


There is a message with a meaning
The message that's spreading has significant meaning


Everybody must be free
Everyone has the right to live freely and happily


Come take a stand with the Prince of Peace
Join the movement and support the prince's quest for peace


Recording of Martin Luther King 1968 interview)
The song concludes with a recording from Martin Luther King's 1968 interview


The Prince of Peace is coming from the East
The song reiterates an earlier line to emphasize the importance of the message


The Prince of Peace is coming from the East
The song ends with the repetition of the earlier line, suggesting the message will keep spreading




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