In 2003 Troy studied at The Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand where he developed his passion for music. His first major acting role was in coming of age kiwi movie "Mt Zion" (2013), and recently appeared in another kiwi movie "The Pa Boys" (2014).
Troy currently lives in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand with his wife Huia and soon to be four children.
I Know Fate
TROY KINGI Lyrics
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Ready to appease the right of wrongs
Ain't in easier to let it be
Than to cut against the grain that worked for so long, so long
I know fate
She told me
Bless you child but you ain't nobody
She sure don't like me
I don't do what I'm told even when she takes my soul
We take the road of these resistors
Ready to upset the general flow
You're happy with the same, same existence
Than to fight for something more than what we know
I know fate
She told me
Bless you child but you ain't nobody
I know fate
She sure don't like me
I won't do what I'm told even when you take my soul
The lyrics of "I Know Fate" by Troy Kingi express the artist's thoughts on the power of fate and his own personal determination to resist it. The opening lines, "Up high the stars align these energies, ready to appease the right of wrongs," suggest a belief in destiny and the idea that the universe has a plan for everyone. However, the following line, "Ain't it easier to let it be, than to cut against the grain that worked for so long," reveals the artist's conflict with this belief. He acknowledges that it may be easier to go along with the predetermined path, but he refuses to do so because it would mean going against his own success and hard work.
The chorus of the song, "I know fate, she told me, bless you child but you ain't nobody," shows the artist's defiance of fate's judgment. He is aware that he may not fit into society's mold of success, but he refuses to accept that as his fate. He continues, "I won't do what I'm told even when she takes my soul," which emphasizes his determination to resist even when circumstances seem against him.
The second verse talks about "these resistors" who "take the road" to "upset the general flow." The artist here seems to be addressing those who share his resistance to the concept of fate and who are willing to fight for something beyond the norm. The line, "You're happy with the same, same existence, than to fight for something more than what we know," highlights the idea that some people would rather stay within the confines of what is considered "normal" than to challenge norms and create something different.
Overall, "I Know Fate" is a song that encourages individuality, resistance to convention, and a determination to create one's path in life despite the odds.
Line by Line Meaning
Up high the stars align these energies
The stars align to create a powerful energy that could bring about change.
Ready to appease the right of wrongs
This energy is ready to balance the right and wrong in the world.
Ain't in easier to let it be
Sometimes, it's easier to let things slide rather than trying to fix them.
Than to cut against the grain that worked for so long, so long
It's difficult to go against the traditional or established ways of doing things that have worked for so long.
I know fate
The artist is confident in their understanding of destiny.
She told me
They feel like fate has communicated directly with them.
Bless you child but you ain't nobody
Fate doesn't see the singer as someone important or special.
She sure don't like me
The artist feels like fate isn't on their side.
I don't do what I'm told even when she takes my soul
The artist is determined to do what they want, regardless of the consequences, even if it means losing their soul.
We take the road of these resistors
The artist and their supporters take the route of resistance.
Ready to upset the general flow
They're prepared to disrupt the norm.
You're happy with the same, same existence
The artist feels like others are content with the status quo.
Than to fight for something more than what we know
The singer is ready to push for something beyond what's currently known and accepted.
I won't do what I'm told even when you take my soul
The singer is assertive in their autonomy, even if it means losing their soul.
Contributed by Andrew N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.