Victoria
The Falls Lost Lyrics
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Sex was bad and obscene
And the rich were so mean
Stately homes for the Lords
Croquet lawns, village greens
Victoria was my queen
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria.
In a land that I love
Though I am poor, I am free
When I grow I shall fight
For this land I shall die
Let her sun never set
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria.
Land of hope and Gloria
Land of my Victoria
Land of hope and Gloria
Land of my Victoria.
Victoria, 'toria
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria.
Canada to India
Australia to Cornwall
Singapore to Hong Kong
From the West to the East
From to the rich to the poor
Victoria loved them all.
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria.
The Falls Lost's song Victoria is a tribute to Great Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Victoria. The lyrics reflect both a nostalgia for a bygone era and a sense of pride and patriotism for British culture and history. The opening lines set the tone with a reference to a time "long ago" when life was "clean" and sex was considered "obscene." The image of the "stately homes for the Lords" and "croquet lawns, village greens" conjure up a quintessentially British landscape, and the mention of Victoria as "my queen" underscores the admiration that the singer has for her.
The song then transitions to a more personal note, with the singer asserting that he was born fortunate, but poor, in a land he loves. The mention of fighting and dying for his country reinforces the idea of both personal and national pride. The chorus repeats the name Victoria, emphasizing how the queen was beloved not only in Britain, but also in countries like Canada, India, and Australia that were part of the British empire.
Line by Line Meaning
Long ago life was clean
In the past, society was considered pure and virtuous.
Sex was bad and obscene
Sex was viewed as immoral.
And the rich were so mean
The wealthy were cruel and heartless.
Stately homes for the Lords
Large, impressive houses were reserved for the upper class.
Croquet lawns, village greens
Activities like playing croquet and using public spaces were only available to the privileged.
Victoria was my queen
Queen Victoria represented a sense of national pride and unity.
I was born, lucky me
The singer considers themselves fortunate to have been born in their homeland.
In a land that I love
The artist has a strong attachment and affection for their country.
Though I am poor, I am free
Despite their economic status, the artist values their personal freedom and autonomy.
When I grow I shall fight
The artist intends to defend their nation, even if it means sacrificing their life.
For this land I shall die
The singer is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Let her sun never set
May the British Empire flourish and expand indefinitely.
Land of hope and Gloria
A place of optimism and glory.
Land of my Victoria
A place that the singer associates with Queen Victoria.
Canada to India
The British Empire spanned from Canada to India.
Australia to Cornwall
The British Empire included Australia and Cornwall.
Singapore to Hong Kong
The British Empire claimed control over Singapore and Hong Kong.
From the West to the East
The British Empire had territory in both the Western and Eastern hemispheres.
From to the rich to the poor
Queen Victoria was a unifying figure who cared for all of her subjects, regardless of social status.
Victoria loved them all
Queen Victoria had affection for, and took pride in, all of her subjects.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES
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