Royal Republic is a Swedish rock band formed in Malmö in late 2007. The ban… Read Full Bio ↴Royal Republic is a Swedish rock band formed in Malmö in late 2007. The band consists of guitarist/lead singer Adam Grahn, guitarist Hannes Irengård, bass guitarist Jonas Almén and drummer Per Andreasson.

In late 2008 the band began recording their first album at Beach House Studios in Malmö, Sweden, with producer Anders Hallbäck. The album was completed in 2009 and all songs were mixed at ToyTown Studios by Stefan Glaumann (Rammstein, Europe, Def Leppard, Backyard Babies, Deathstars, etc.).

In 2009 Royal Republic signed a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia and a record deal with Bonnier Amigo Music. The first single, All Because of You was released in September 2009 and is currently being aired on Swedish radio stations, including Sveriges Radio and Bandit Rock. Their debut album, We Are the Royal was released in Sweden in February 2010 and was well received by critics, fans and rock radio. Their second album was released on on the 24th of August of 2012.

Official website: www.wearetheroyal.com

Kung Fu Lovin'
Royal Republic Lyrics

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You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
You always get centerfolds
Even though you start getting old
People say that I'm wasting my time 'cuz you ain't no good to me
Well I guess we had the good ol' time
Somebodys gotta draw the line
Salinity letting you go
'Cuz you aint no good to me

Stuck in the middle
Starting to understand
Little by little
This is getting out of hand
Kung fu lovin'
It's gonna tear us apart
You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
(To my heart)
You always played center staged
And you leave me in a? of rage
Now I know that I gotta get gone 'cuz you ain't no good to me
Everybody lets a little pain
But baby this is going down the drain
Salinity letting you go
'Cuz you aint no good to me
Stuck in the middle
Starting to understand
Little by little
This is getting out of hand
Kung fu lovin'
It's gonna tear us apart
You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
(To my heart)
Kung fu lovin'
It's gonna tear us apart
You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
Kung fu lovin'
You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
You're a roundhouse kick to my heart

You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
You're a roundhouse kick to my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Royal Republic's "Kung Fu Lovin'" talk about a relationship that has turned sour but the singer is still struggling to let go. The song plays with the idea of a martial art form, kung fu, to describe the extreme nature of their love - it's like a roundhouse kick to the heart. Despite being warned by others that their partner is no good for them, the singer is still trying to hold on to the good old times. However, as the situation worsens, they start realizing that it's time to draw the line and let go. The chorus emphasizes how this kung fu lovin' is tearing them apart despite their strong love for each other.

Through the lyrics, Royal Republic showcases how the singer is struggling with their emotions, trying to balance their love for their partner with the realization that they are no longer good for them. The roundhouse kick metaphor is used again and again to stress how their love is causing pain and harm instead of happiness.

In conclusion, "Kung Fu Lovin'" by Royal Republic is a powerful song that captures the emotional struggles of a person who is still holding on to a toxic relationship. Through the use of martial arts imagery, the band stresses how love can cause pain and how difficult it can be to let go of someone we care for, despite the warning signs.

Line by Line Meaning

You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
You hit me hard and took me by surprise

You always get centerfolds
You always get attention from people and stand out from the crowd

Even though you start getting old
Despite getting older over the years

People say that I'm wasting my time 'cuz you ain't no good to me
People think I'm wasting my time with you because you're not good for me

Well I guess we had the good ol' time
I guess we had some good times in the past

Somebodys gotta draw the line
Someone needs to set a boundary

Salinity letting you go
I'm letting you go, I'm breaking up with you

'Cuz you aint no good to me
Because you're not good for me

Stuck in the middle
Feeling trapped between two difficult choices

Starting to understand
Beginning to comprehend the situation and its consequences

Little by little
Gradually, step by step

This is getting out of hand
This situation is getting out of control

Kung fu lovin'
Our passionate love is like a martial art, both thrilling and dangerous

It's gonna tear us apart
Our love will eventually destroy us

You always played center staged
You always wanted to be the center of attention

And you leave me in a? of rage
And you make me so angry that I can't even articulate my thoughts

Now I know that I gotta get gone 'cuz you ain't no good to me
Now I know that I have to leave you because you're not good for me

Everybody lets a little pain
Everyone experiences some degree of pain in their lives

But baby this is going down the drain
But our relationship is failing irreparably

You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
You hit me hard and took me by surprise

Kung fu lovin'
Our passionate love is like a martial art, both thrilling and dangerous

You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
You hit me hard and took me by surprise

Kung fu lovin'
Our passionate love is like a martial art, both thrilling and dangerous

You're a roundhouse kick to my heart
You hit me hard and took me by surprise

Writer(s): Per Rickard Henrik Andreasson, Hannes Viktor Hugo Irengard, John Carl Adam Grahn, Jonas Kristoffer Almen

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