The last members of the band were: B. Boiler, B. Deutung, Herr Jeh, Kokolorus Mitnichten, Dr. Tinitus Banani, Moeh, Vadda. Before founding The Inchtabokatables the members B. Deutung and Herr Jeh played together with Eric Fish (now frontman of Subway to Sally) in the band Catriona.
Album releases:
Inchtomanie (1992)
White Sheep (1993)
Ultra (1994)
Merry Christmas/X-mas in the old man's hat [Single] (1995)
Quiet (1997)
Übertrieben/Western Song [EP] (1997)
You chained me up [Single] (1998)
Too Loud (1998)
Nine Inch Years (2000)
Come with me [Single] (2001)
Mitten im Krieg (2001)
Ultimate Live (2002)
Rightful King
The Inchtabokatables Lyrics
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About a rightful king
He should have been so wise and old
And justice did he bring
The people said: he is our man
And his words were shining
Like the good heart he seemed to have
His smile was very bright
His life was like a light
The people said: he is our man
And his words were shining
But once a servant of the king
That knew him very well
Left the castle to the world
And told the people all
Be careful with that golden man
Before you all will fall down
Once upon a time I saw
A wise old rightful king
He took care for order and law
And justice did he bring
But the people knew he was only a liar
They took their swords and killed him
The Inchtabokatables' song Rightful King tells the story of a king who was beloved by his people for his wisdom, fairness, and kind heart. The song speaks of the people's admiration towards the king, who was considered their leader and guiding light. However, the king's true nature is revealed when a servant of the castle leaves and warns the people to be careful of the "golden man" or the "rightful king" as he is a liar. Despite the warning, the people do not believe it until they realize the king's true nature and turn against him, ultimately leading to the king's death.
The lyrics of the song could be interpreted in several ways. It could be seen as a commentary on the fallibility of powerful figures, including political leaders, or as a metaphor for the deception of appearances. The song also touches upon themes of power, truth, and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time I heard
The singer begins to tell a story about something they have heard in the past.
About a rightful king
The story is about a king who was considered to be just and fair.
He should have been so wise and old
The king was expected to be experienced and have good judgment.
And justice did he bring
The king was known for enforcing the law and making fair decisions.
The people said: he is our man
The populace supported the king and believed he represented their values well.
And his words were shining
The king's speeches were inspiring and demonstrated good ideals.
Like the good heart he seemed to have
The king appeared to be a compassionate and kind person.
His smile was very bright
The king had a friendly appearance and demeanor.
He took care of the rich and poor
The king was generous and looked after his subjects, regardless of their social status.
His life was like a light
The king was seen as a beacon of hope and illumination in a dark world.
But once a servant of the king
However, someone who worked closely with the king had a different opinion.
That knew him very well
The servant had observed the king's behavior and personality for a long time.
Left the castle to the world
The servant departed from the castle and went out into the wider world.
And told the people all
The servant warned the people about something related to the king.
Be careful with that golden man
The servant advised the people to be cautious around the king because he was untrustworthy.
Before you all will fall down
The servant believed that if the people trusted the king too much, they would eventually be harmed or brought down by him.
Once upon a time I saw
The singer now shares a personal experience they had.
A wise old rightful king
They came across a king who was considered to be fair and just.
He took care for order and law
This king was diligent in making sure that the laws were followed and that everything was orderly.
And justice did he bring
He was known for making fair decisions and ensuring that people were treated fairly.
But the people knew he was only a liar
However, despite his good reputation, the king was actually deceitful and dishonest.
They took their swords and killed him
The people eventually became aware of the king's true nature and turned against him, ultimately leading to his death.
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