Twentieth Century Boy
The King Lyrics

Call the constable there is blood in the streets
Request for the police to intervene in a violent situation happening on the streets

Call the constable white chapels stained with shame
Asking for police assistance in a specific area where a crime has been committed and the reputation of the neighborhood has been tarnished

Like a child you fell right into my game a sprig of grapes and chardonnay
The singer's target was easily manipulated and charmed into participating in their game with a simple offering of refreshments

Did you even know my name?
The target's lack of knowledge of the singer's identity shows how easy it was for the singer to deceive and control them

A gentleman with horse and carriage is 4 pounds for the taking
The singer can afford extravagant luxuries and is offering to share it with the target for a small price

"I gave birth to the 20th century" They couldn't have done it without me
The singer claims responsibility for the major events and advancements that occurred during the 20th century, and brags about their importance in making them happen

You fear my name but not my face is that where you went wrong
The target underestimated the singer's power, and misjudged them based on their appearance rather than their reputation

Escape from your lungs, awake Mary
The person being addressed is being told to wake up and become alert, possibly from drugs or alcohol

There's a taste of laud numb on your lips
The person addressed has potentially taken a drug called laudanum, and is experiencing numbness or drowsiness as side effects

This feeling is numb the way you've pulled me in
The singer has been drawn in and entranced by the target's actions, despite their numbness and lack of emotion

So go ahead (go ahead) and kiss me goodnight comatose and 2 pints for the ride no one can hear you cry.
The singer is encouraging the target to give in to their emotions and share an intimate moment, even though they may be too intoxicated to remember it later

Where did you go wrong you marched the streets of London never saying a word
The target is being questioned about where they went wrong and why they didn't speak up against the injustices happening on the streets

It seems like heaven and hell are fighting there waiting for you, did someone follow you there?
The situation the target is in is chaotic and dangerous, and it's unclear whether it's due to supernatural forces or a more tangible threat. The singer questions whether the target was followed to this place by someone nefarious

He was so clean like the knife was an extension of his body
A description of someone who was skilled and deadly with a knife, and who carried it with ease

So clever I never rushed I never said you meant this much, where did you go wrong?
The singer is reflecting on their actions and how they were able to manipulate the target so easily, even though they never spoke of their true intentions. The singer is curious about where the target slipped up and allowed themselves to fall into their trap