Featuring former Carry On vocalist Ryan George and one time Carry On drummer Nat Keefer, Drew on guitar, and Max on bass; this foursome plays catchy pop music.
Signed to V2 Records, they have released a five song EP in 2005 with a debut album entitled A New Language, slated for release in July.
The Queen's Head
The Adored Lyrics
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Dove over the side
You swam too far and you got caught by the tide
Darling
You played me too long
You tried to cheat me and knew it was wrong
You think you're a Queen
Not very likely 'cause you pay to be seen
Darling
Now you're leaving the land
And I'll be waving to you here from the sand at last
All that I wanted was trust
You fucked with me
You fucked it up
Days on the beach were all lies
So now we're saying our last goodbyes
Princess
The sun may be out
But that's a subject you'd know nothing about
Darling
Those clouds in your head
They'll make it rain when you lie crying in bed
Lately
Down here on the beach
The pier is open every night of the week
I'm having
The time of my life
I think 'cause yours is disconnected from mine at last
All that you gave me was trash
You stole my time
You stole my cash
Now that you're sailing away
It feels like it's finally okay
Goodbye
Princess
So long
God bless
It's sad that I couldn't be King
But I don't regret a single thing at all
The lyrics to The Adored's song The Queen's Head explore the theme of unrequited love and betrayal. It tells the story of a person who trusted their lover, referred to as "Princess" and "Darling," only to be played and cheated on. The "Princess" is portrayed as someone who pays to be seen as a queen, implying that her status and supposed power is superficial and shallow. The singer, on the other hand, seems to find solace in the beach and its carefree atmosphere, and is content with parting ways with their deceitful lover.
The tone of the song is bitter and resentful, with the singer expressing anger and disappointment towards their lover's actions. The use of metaphors such as "Dove over the side" and "Those clouds in your head" create vivid imagery and add depth to the lyrics.
Overall, the song portrays a message about the importance of trust in relationships and the consequences of dishonesty and selfishness.
Line by Line Meaning
Princess
Addressing the subject of the song, a woman who may see herself as a princess.
Dove over the side
You took a risk and went too far, beyond what you could handle.
You swam too far and you got caught by the tide
You went too deep into something and got caught in the negative consequences of your actions.
Darling
Speaking to the subject of the song with a sarcastic term of endearment.
You played me too long
You pretended to care and wasted my time for too long.
You tried to cheat me and knew it was wrong
You attempted to deceive me and knew it was morally wrong.
Princess
Addressing the subject of the song again.
You think you're a Queen
You believe you are someone of high status and importance.
Not very likely 'cause you pay to be seen
Your perceived status and importance is not genuine and is rather based on superficial appearances that you pay for.
Darling
Again speaking to the subject of the song with a sarcastic term of endearment.
Now you're leaving the land
You are leaving and moving on with your life.
And I'll be waving to you here from the sand at last
I will remain on this solid ground and watch you go, relieved and content.
All that I wanted was trust
All I ever needed from you was honesty and sincerity.
You fucked with me
You messed around with my feelings and emotions.
You fucked it up
You ruined any chance we had of a genuine relationship.
Days on the beach were all lies
The pleasant memories we shared were all based on falsehoods and deceit.
So now we're saying our last goodbyes
This is the end of our relationship and we are finally saying our farewells.
Princess
Addressing the subject of the song once again.
The sun may be out
The weather and circumstances may seem pleasant and bright.
But that's a subject you'd know nothing about
You are unable to relate to or appreciate the beauty of life or love.
Darling
Once more, addressing the subject of the song in a sarcastic and patronizing manner.
Those clouds in your head
You are weighed down by negative thoughts and worries.
They'll make it rain when you lie crying in bed
Those negative thoughts and worries will cause you emotional distress and tears.
Lately
Referring to the present moment in time.
Down here on the beach
Speaking of the location and situation, which is at the beach.
The pier is open every night of the week
The pier is available and open for enjoyment every night, regardless of the day of the week.
I'm having
Referring to oneself.
The time of my life
Currently experiencing an exceptional and enjoyable time in life.
I think 'cause yours is disconnected from mine at last
The positive experience is likely because the subject of the song is no longer in your life and your experiences are no longer connected.
All that you gave me was trash
Everything you gave me was worthless and of no true value or meaning.
You stole my time
You wasted my time with insincere intentions and false motives.
You stole my cash
You took advantage of me financially as well.
Now that you're sailing away
You are finally leaving and moving on.
It feels like it's finally okay
This brings a sense of peace and contentment, as things can finally be put behind and left in the past.
Goodbye
A farewell to the subject of the song.
Princess
The final address to the subject of the song.
So long
Another farewell message, this time with a more casual tone.
God bless
Wishing the subject well in the future, regardless of past grievances.
It's sad that I couldn't be King
It is unfortunate that I couldn't be in a more powerful position or hold more control in the relationship.
But I don't regret a single thing at all
Despite that, I have no regrets or feelings of loss, as moving on from you is for the best.
Contributed by Elena A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.