The King
Morgan Lyrics


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There are times we feel like a puppet on a string
Got no friends across the sea that like to hear us sing
We try to give them something good every single year
But half the time they act as if they never really hear
If only we could write a decent song like Ja Ja Ding Dong
People say it's pointless, most of the time it is
when San Marino get 12 point it really takes the piss
Cliff Richard couldn't win it and he entered it twice
Maybe we need some bad guys instead of being nice
If only we could write a decent song like Ja Ja Ding Dong
Maybe we should enter as independent states
When we are together we're a place everyone hates
England out there on our own, maybe we've got a chance
But Scotland, Wales and Ireland hate us just as much as France
If only we could write a decent song like Ja Ja Ding Dong
Gina G she had a go, I bet you were a fan
But she just didn't win it unlike Brotherhood of Man
Engelbert Humperdinck, Bonnie Tyler and Blue
They lost it just like Michael Ball and Sonia blew it too
If only we could write a decent song like Ja Ja Ding Dong
Yeah we've won it several times but not for many years
Coz every single entry can prove harmful to your ears
If only there was someone in the music biz
To emulate Katrina, Lulu, Sandie and Bucks Fizz
If only we could write a decent song like Ja Ja Ding Dong
So we thought that last year we had our Waterloo
12 million fans on TikTok, but it just wouldn't do
Sam Ryder did us proud though, getting second place
But Ukraine they deserved to wipe the smile off Putin's face
If only we could write a decent song




If only we could write a decent song
If only we could write a decent song like Ja Ja Ding Dong

Overall Meaning

In Morgan's song "The King," there are a few interpretations that can be drawn from the lyrics. One way to understand this song is that the singer is reflecting on their own identity and struggling against the expectations that come with it. The line "She sees what cannot be" suggests that the singer sees something in themselves that others cannot, and that this difference creates a sense of conflict. When the singer states "I find this great relief that I will never be you," they are likely referring to the pressure they feel to conform to society's expectations. The singer is trying to move away from those expectations and find a sense of freedom, which is reflected in the line "I find this great relief."


Another interpretation of these lyrics is that the song is a meditation on power dynamics. The singer is asserting their own power by refusing to be moved by pleas for help or assistance. They declare "leave me, just don't believe/that time's not coming for you," which implies that the singer believes that they are destined for greater things than the person making the plea. This person is seen as helpless and powerless in contrast to the singer, who is in control of their life.


Overall, "The King" is a complex song with multiple interpretations. It may resonate with listeners who are struggling to find their own identity and assert their own power in the face of societal expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

She sees what cannot be
She has insight into things that are beyond my comprehension


When I am trying to move
When I am trying to make progress or change


I find this great relief that I will never be you
I am grateful that I am not in your situation or living your life


These pleas they don't move me
Your requests or pleas do not sway me or change my mind


When you're just begging for food
When you are in a dire situation and asking for aid or assistance


So leave me, just don't believe
Go away, but do not hold onto false hopes or expectations


That time's not coming for you
Your desired outcome or change may not happen for you


The same lies are true
The same falsehoods or deceptions are still present and valid


Only I trusted you
Out of all the people involved, I was the only one who believed or had faith in you


The same lies are true
The same falsehoods or deceptions are still present and valid


Only I trusted you
Out of all the people involved, I was the only one who believed or had faith in you




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alex Morgan-Wardrop

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Abram Bryson

For anyone seeking more, this band changed their name to The Romanov's. This song, and many other masterpieces, can be found on an album called "And the Moon was Hungry." Just a warning, it's really rare and therefore expensive.

SaintDuma

I really love the tonal changes and colors that are used in this. I love artists who aren't afraid of a little bit of spine-tingling 'crunch' in their music.

Timothy Cottle

I had no idea this song was this old! Definitely a song that will outlive many genres!

Kenneth Brunk

How this band never took off is beyond me.

Amethyst Midnight

Thank you Pandora...this song is...so amazing <3

Mooncubus

I freaking love this song so much

rgm79bluedestiny

It popped up on my Birthday Massacre channel. I love it. Feels like something out of Dragon Age when Morgan asks for a child and disappears after.

Mari Jones

There is actually a person who has written a fanfiction about him (and Ciel) and used this song for inspiration, a.k.a, a sonfic. It's named The King(Obviously) and it is awesomely written. You should read it! ...And it's Yaoi. That equals Sebby/Ciel, which is, in itself, pretty darn smexy.

Ghost Carnival

Friend just showed me this, incredible tune! Thanks for the upload!

Lilith Samael

love this song, just discovered it. Thanks for posting it!

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