Beaton grew up at 8 Mile until her parents separated when she was six years old. Her mother rejected her father's marriage proposal and married another man. Beaton has the logo of her biological dad's hair salon on her hand, Beaton Colors. He was her first introduction to Rock N Roll as a child and growing up she would always be with him backstage at fashion shows and photo shoots. When she was 15 years old she discovered her dad had cancer, he died when she was 16. Beaton was so hurt by the experience she was expelled from schools for fighting against people making fun of her situation, she later ran away from home and started doing drugs, drinking and begging on the streets.
At 16, Beaton moved to Ann Arbor, MI, where, attracted by her volatile charm, some University of Michigan students let her crash at their dorm for six months. Then she went on the road with Armor for Sleep, whose drummer, Nash Breen, is a childhood friend. When Beaton returned to Detroit, she quit doing drugs and talked another friend into road-tripping with her to New York.
“My dad wanted to take me there for my 16th birthday and never got to do it, so I wanted to go for him,” Beaton says. “We checked into the W Hotel in Times Square and this lady came up to me and said, ‘Are you in a band?’ And I said, ‘Yeah,’ even though I hadn’t recorded anything yet.” The woman introduced Beaton to her manager, who was struck by her appearance and personality, he told her to move to Los Angeles and look him up when she turned 18. Eighteen months later, Beaton packed a suitcase and bought a ticket to Los Angeles.
After moving out of Detroit Beaton had an audition for the Virgin Records CEO who then quickly signed her to Virgin Records, she had explained the type of music she wanted to do but when she presented the Porcelain And The Tramps album to them they refused to release it. The album demos she released online garnered over 30 million views on MySpace and YouTube. She was then stuck on a major label RedOne that refused to release her music and refused to let her leave the label. Beaton was in a legal lawsuit with the label for 3 years. She was approached by Interscope, Republic Records, Dr. Luke and RedOne who wanted to sign her out the contract.
Beaton chose RedOne’s label 2101/RedOne Records, as he convinced her the releases would go smoothly and would let her experiment with her sound and not have to water it down. In truth RedOne didn’t had much dedication to any of the artists signed to his label as most would go on years without being allowed to release any material. One of Beaton's label mates cites RedOne as a man that cares more about what's gonna be a hit on the radio than music itself.
After having enough of mistreatment Porcelain Black cut all ties with RedOne and started recording her debut album independently. She has released a debut album called ‘313’. The album title refers to the area code of Detroit, the city where she was raised.
Sidenote: The "Self-titled E.P." isn't Beaton's. It's by a band named Porcelain Black before Beaton started with the name.
King of the World
Porcelain Black Lyrics
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Getting ready to buy you out
'Cause we all know what goes around comes around
Should've known what I was all about
Do not test me
'Cause I'm the fucking king of the world
Get on your knees
Do as I please
So get up and get out and I'll show you
What it takes for me to control you
'Cause I'm the fucking king of the world
Keep your head down
Until I tell you to speak
And not giving me the run around
When you fall back into my coffin
No, you shouldn't stay in my way
DARE YOU TEST ME!
I'm the fucking king of the world
Get on your knees
I'm the fucking king of the world
Do as I please
So get up and get out and I'll show you
What it takes for me to control you
'Cause I'm the FUCKING KING OF THE WOOOORRRLD!!!
Bow to me
Bow to me at my feet and bow to me
Bow to me
Bow to me at my feet and bow to me
Bow to me
Bow to me at my feet and bow to me
Bow to me
Bow to me at my feet and bow to me
Bow to me
BOOOOWWW!!!
Get on your knees
'Cause I'm the fucking king of the world
Do as I please
So get up and get out and I'll show you
What it takes for me to control you
'Cause I'm the fucking king, fucking king of the world
Do as I please
I'm the fucking king, fucking king of the world, of the world
Get on your knees
I'm the fucking king, fucking king of the world, yeah
(FUCKING KING OF THE WOOOORRRLD!!!)
Bow to me
Bow to me at my feet and bow to me
Bow to me
Bow to me at my feet and bow to me
Bow to me
Bow to me at my feet and bow to me
Bow to me
Bow to me at my feet and bow to me
Bow to me
The song "King Of The World" by Porcelain Black is a confident and empowering anthem about being in control and being the one in power. The lyrics convey an image of someone who is very confident and is not afraid to demand respect and obedience from others. The song opens with the singer, who is described as a "pain-filled drama queen," sneaking into someone's bed and preparing to buy them out. The lyrics strongly suggest that this person is planning something devious and is seeking revenge.
As the song progresses, the chorus proclaims the singer as the "fucking king of the world," commanding others to get on their knees and bow down to their power. The lyrics are very aggressive and provocative, with the singer demanding complete obedience and control over others. The song is a celebration of confidence, power, and control, with the singer portrayed as the ultimate ruler who cannot be challenged by anyone.
Overall, "King Of The World" is a compelling and provocative track that captures the essence of dominance and power. The lyrics are confrontational and provocative, but they also convey a powerful message of confidence and self-empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
My pain-filled drama queen is always creeping at your bed
My emotionally volatile partner is constantly hovering over you with the intention of gaining control over you.
Getting ready to buy you out
Preparing myself to take ownership over you, as if you are a possession that can be bought.
'Cause we all know what goes around comes around
The consequences of your actions will come back to you eventually, so be careful how you treat me now.
Should've known what I was all about
You should not have underestimated my determination to be in control and my willingness to exert my power over others.
Do not test me
Do not challenge my authority or you will suffer the consequences.
'Cause I'm the fucking king of the world
I am the one who holds all the power and control in this situation, and you must obey my every command.
Get on your knees
Show your subservience to me by assuming a position of submission.
Do as I please
You have no choice but to follow my every command and do exactly what I want.
So get up and get out and I'll show you
If you refuse to comply with my demands, I will use my power to force you to do what I want.
What it takes for me to control you
You will soon find out the lengths to which I am willing to go in order to exert my power and control over you.
Keep your head down
Do not try to assert yourself or challenge my authority in any way.
Until I tell you to speak
You are not allowed to express any opinions or ideas of your own until I give you permission to do so.
And not giving me the run around
Do not try to evade or deceive me, as I am aware of all your tricks and will not tolerate any insubordination.
When you fall back into my coffin
When I trap you in my sphere of influence, you will have no escape from my power and control.
No, you shouldn't stay in my way
You should not try to resist or obstruct my attempts to control and dominate you.
DARE YOU TEST ME!
If you defy me or challenge my authority, you will face dire consequences.
Bow to me at my feet and bow to me
Demonstrate your submission to me by lowering yourself to the ground and bowing before me.
BOOOOWWW!!!
Obey my commands and show your respect for my power and authority.
Contributed by Callie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@snowj1ggles
I wish this era of Porcelain's music was on Spotify. I miss it 😢
@lostangel5011
For the love of everything holy...PLEASE go BACK to this sound. PLEASE!
@pancake_ghosty
A weirdly underrated band from the myspace era. I don't why they weren't bigger
@Batman-gn9yh
Agreed I FN love 98 % of Her Music and She Was on Letterman Show. This was the first song I heard by her and I Fuckin Love It 🤘
@christinelaloba8869
Best song ever in the agro punk girl era
@NoriMori1992
Despite the name it's actually just one person!
@NoriMori1992
@@Batman-gn9yh This was the first song of hers that I heard, too!
@VinnechiPetaccioVrOcKsPiT
1st heard this on MySpace... 🤘💀🤘 ... when MySpace Was Kick Ass
@christinelaloba8869
first heard it years latter, still love it
@NoriMori1992
I wish I could personally tell Porcelain how much I listened to this album when I was in high school. This song, "My Leftovers", "Redlight District", "Sugar Cube", and "The Preyingmantis" were songs I listened to over and over and over again. Still love it.