More info at their official site: www.thebaseballs.com
Official Album Releases:
Strike (2009)
Strike! Back (2010)
Strings 'n' Stripes (2011)
Strings 'n' Stripes - Live (2012)
Good Ol' Christmas (2012)
Game day (2014)
Singles:
Umbrella (2009)
Hot n Cold (2009)
Last in Line (2010)
Chasing Cars (2010)
Hello (2011)
Candy Shop (2011)
Umbrella - Live (2012)
Let it Snow (2012)
DVD:
Strings 'n' Stripes - Live (2012)
Royals
The Baseballs Lyrics
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I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
In a torn-up town, no postcode envy
But every song's like gold teeth, grey goose, trippin' in the bathroom
Blood stains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room,
We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams.
Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash.
We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair.
And we'll never be royals (royals).
It don't run in our blood,
That kind of luxe just ain't for us.
We crave a different kind of buzz.
Let me be your ruler (ruler),
You can call me queen Bee
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule.
Let me live that fantasy.
My friends and I—we've cracked the code.
We count our dollars on the train to the party.
And everyone who knows us knows that we're fine with this,
We didn't come from money.
But every song's like gold teeth, grey goose, trippin' in the bathroom.
Blood stains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room,
We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams.
But everybody's like Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your timepiece.
Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash
We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair
And we'll never be royals (royals).
It don't run in our blood
That kind of luxe just ain't for us.
We crave a different kind of buzz.
Let me be your ruler (ruler),
You can call me queen Bee
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule.
Let me live that fantasy.
woo wo woo wo
We're bigger than we ever dreamed,
And I'm in love with being queen.
woo wo woo wo
Life is great without a care
We aren't caught up in your love affair.
And we'll never be royals (royals).
It don't run in our blood
That kind of luxe just ain't for us.
We crave a different kind of buzz
Let me be your ruler (ruler),
You can call me queen Bee
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule.
Let me live that fantasy
The lyrics of The Baseballs' song Royals express a feeling of contentment with one's current situation while also acknowledging the flashy lifestyles of the rich and famous. The song opens with the singer admitting that they have never seen a diamond in the flesh and implying that they are not from a wealthy background. The next line, "I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies," suggests that the singer has only experienced the glitz and glamor of weddings through movies and television, implying that they have not had actual encounters with that kind of lifestyle. The third line of the first verse, "And I'm not proud of my address, in a torn-up town, no postcode envy," suggests that the singer may come from a less privileged background or social class but is still content with their life.
The rest of the song draws comparisons between the extravagant lifestyles of the wealthy portrayed in the media and the humble but gratifying lifestyle of the singer. They express their disregard for the materialistic aspects of life and highlight the importance of living in the moment and "driving Cadillacs in our dreams" while not being "caught up in your love affair." The chorus, "And we'll never be royals (royals). It don't run in our blood, that kind of luxe just ain't for us. We crave a different kind of buzz. Let me be your ruler (ruler), you can call me queen Bee, and baby, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule. Let me live that fantasy," reveals that the singer is content with their life and would rather embrace their own path than desire the life of wealth and luxury, of someone born into royalty.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I have never actually seen a diamond in real life
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
The only exposure to diamonds I've had is from the movies
And I'm not proud of my address,
I'm not particularly fond of the place where I live
In a torn-up town, no postcode envy
I live in a town that is run-down and not particularly upscale
But every song's like gold teeth, grey goose, trippin' in the bathroom
Most songs celebrate luxury items and extravagant lifestyles
Blood stains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room,
Other songs even promote decadence, destructive behavior, and recklessness
We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams.
But we don't care about those things, they are simply part of our fantasies
But everybody's like Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your timepiece.
However, for some people, those things are a way of life
Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash.
They are used to luxury, owning expensive things, and having complete control over their lives
We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair.
But we aren't envious or jealous of that lifestyle, we prefer to focus on our own lives
And we'll never be royals (royals).
We are not born into royalty or privilege
It don't run in our blood,
Our ancestry doesn't include those with wealth or status
That kind of luxe just ain't for us.
We aren't interested in living a life of luxury
We crave a different kind of buzz.
We are interested in other things that bring us happiness and fulfillment
Let me be your ruler (ruler),
Instead of living the life of luxury, I want to be the one who is in control
You can call me queen Bee
I want to be the one who is admired and respected by others
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule.
I want to have power and control over my own life
Let me live that fantasy.
I prefer to focus on my own dreams and aspirations
My friends and I—we've cracked the code.
My friends and I have found a way to be happy and content with our lives
We count our dollars on the train to the party.
We are practical and careful with our money, even when we are enjoying ourselves
And everyone who knows us knows that we're fine with this,
Our friends and acquaintances are aware that we are happy with our simpler lifestyle
We didn't come from money.
We were not born with money or privilege
We're bigger than we ever dreamed,
Despite not being wealthy, we have found happiness and fulfillment in our lives
And I'm in love with being queen.
I enjoy the feeling of being in control of my own life
Life is great without a care
I am happy living a simpler life without all the extravagances of those around me
Let me be your ruler (ruler),
I will be the one who takes charge of my own life
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule.
I will be the one to control my own destiny
Let me live that fantasy.
I will focus on realizing my own dreams and aspirations
Contributed by Alexandra E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.