Monolith
T.Rex Lyrics
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Is a kingly thing
From whence you know
We all do begin
And dressed as you are girl
In your fashions of fate
Baby it's too late
Of the children of men
Fogged was their vision
Since the ages began
And lost like a lion
In the canyons of smoke
Girl it's no joke
The lyrics of T.Rex's song Monolith are a contemplation on the concept of time, power, and human existence. The throne symbolizes the power to rule, and time is portrayed as the ultimate ruler or king. The lyrics suggest that we all come from the same place, the same origin, and that the power to rule is inherent in all human beings. However, this power is often lost or misused due to the influence of societal norms or other external factors.
The second stanza goes deeper into the idea that human actions are often superficial and shallow. The "children of men" is a reference to humanity as a whole and suggests that humans have lost the ability to think deeply and critically about their existence. The metaphor of "fogged vision since ages began" goes on to emphasize that humans have been living in a daze, blindly following the norms and conventions of society without questioning their validity or their implications. Finally, the last line "lost like a lion in the canyons of smoke" creates a powerful image of a mighty predator, lost and confused in a world that is shrouded in a haze of confusion and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
The throne of time
The concept of time is likened to a powerful monarch
Is a kingly thing
Time is a majestic and dominant force that rules over all
From whence you know
It is from time that our existence and understanding of the world is derived
We all do begin
Everything - living or not - has a beginning that is marked and measured by time
And dressed as you are girl
Addressing a woman, commenting on her current state or manner of dress
In your fashions of fate
Referring to the idea that fate or destiny determines a person's journey, including their style choices or appearance
Baby it's too late
Implying that it is too late to change or alter one's path or destiny
Shallow all the actions
All of humanity's actions are superficial and lack depth or meaning
Of the children of men
Referring to all humans as mere children in the grand scheme of things
Fogged was their vision
Humanity's understanding or perception of the world has been obscured or clouded
Since the ages began
This lack of clarity has been present throughout all time
And lost like a lion
Humanity's sense of direction or purpose is confused and wandering
In the canyons of smoke
A metaphorical reference to darkness or confusion, alluding to being lost in the wilderness
Girl it's no joke
Despite the casual tone of the statement, the situation is serious
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, NORTH HUDSON MUSIC
Written by: MARC BOLAN
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The throne of time
Is a kingly thing
From whence you know
We all do begin
And dressed as you are girl
In your fashions of fate
Baby it's too late
Shallow all the actions
Of the children of men
Fogged was their vision
Since the ages began
And lost like a lion
In the canyons of smoke
Girl it's no joke
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,, All the young dudes" is really improving my taste in music.
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Same 😂❤️
@ColletteandBren
same
@emilylucid6591
Came right to this song after Remus stated it’s his favorite song of the album hahaha
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TRUEEEE
@aaarsonist
So same omg
@linbeifong9585
here bc of all the young dudes ✨
@emilymitchell5121
i literally just replied to your comment on the other video, cuz of atyd lol
@moony517
Me too
@ColletteandBren
same