They are best known for their memorably anthemic hit about waiting for the weekend, "This Beat Goes On / Switchin' to Glide," released in 1980. The story of the song is captured in the documentary "The Kings: Anatomy Of A One-Hit Wonder," available at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4uz7tuTIfo
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BECAUSE OF YOU
The Kings Lyrics
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I've had enough doom and gloom
Having fun is fundamental
Find a girl and the fun will resume
Gets a little tired right around the hurting part
The world is full of similar stories
I've seen them all and many more
But things changed, its all Because of You
Everything is new everything is fine
This morning you called me
Woke me up as I was dreaming of you
Had a lot of dreams lately
Not too many of them came true
Heard the story, the one about the happy man?
Wants to live his life according to his happy plan
The world is full of similar dreamers
I never thought that I could be
But things changed, its all Because of You
Everything is new, everything is fine
There can be no point in looking back
What could be the possible point in that
Now that I am yours, now that you are mine
Inside my mind I try to find some kind of doubt
It isn't there and I can't figure it out
Don't you know that things changed
Its all Because of You
Everything is new, everything is fine
There can be no point in looking back
What could be the possible point in that
Now that I am yours now that you are mine
Now that I am yours now that you are mine
You know it changed it really changed
You know it changed its all Because of You
You know it changed it really changed
And when it changed it really changed
You know it changed its all Because of You
The King's song "Because of You" is an upbeat and optimistic tune that encourages listeners to focus on having fun and living in the moment instead of dwelling on past heartbreaks or disappointments. The singer sings about how everything is new and fine now that he has found love, thanks to the influence of an unnamed person (presumably the subject of the song). The lyrics suggest that this person has brought light and positivity into the singer's life and helped him to see the world in a new way.
The song has a theme of optimism and hope, with lyrics like "everything is new, everything is fine" and "now that I am yours, now that you are mine." These lines suggest that the singer has found a sense of purpose and fulfillment in his relationship, and that he sees a bright future ahead of him. The lyrics also touch on the idea of living in the present moment and not dwelling on the past, as evidenced by the refrain of "there can be no point in looking back."
Overall, "Because of You" is a catchy and upbeat song with an optimistic message. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace positivity and live life to the fullest, even if they have experienced heartbreak or disappointment in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody listen to me
Listen up everyone, I have something important to say
I've had enough doom and gloom
I'm tired of feeling sad and negative all the time
Having fun is fundamental
Fun is essential and necessary to live a happy life
Find a girl and the fun will resume
Having a romantic partner can bring back the joy in life
Heard the story, the one about the broken heart?
Have you heard the cliche story of someone's heart being broken?
Gets a little tired right around the hurting part
It's tiring to hear about heartbreak and sadness all the time
The world is full of similar stories
Many people experience heartbreak and sadness in their lives
I've seen them all and many more
I have personally witnessed many stories of heartbreak and sadness
But things changed, its all Because of You
My life has changed for the better because of you
Everything is new everything is fine
Everything feels fresh and positive now that you're in my life
This morning you called me
You called me earlier today
Woke me up as I was dreaming of you
Your call woke me up from a dream in which I was thinking about you
Had a lot of dreams lately
I've been dreaming a lot recently
Not too many of them came true
Most of my dreams haven't become a reality
Heard the story, the one about the happy man?
Have you heard the cliche story of a man who lives a happy life?
Wants to live his life according to his happy plan
He has a predetermined plan to ensure his happiness in life
The world is full of similar dreamers
Many people have a vision of their ideal life and strive to achieve it
I never thought that I could be
I never thought I could be someone who had a plan for happiness
But things changed, its all Because of You
My perspective has shifted because of you
There can be no point in looking back
There is no benefit to reflecting on the past
What could be the possible point in that
What good could come from dwelling on the past?
Now that I am yours, now that you are mine
Now that we are together, nothing else matters
Inside my mind I try to find some kind of doubt
I sometimes search for reasons to doubt our relationship
It isn't there and I can't figure it out
But I can't find any valid reason to doubt us
Don't you know that things changed
Can't you see how much things have changed?
Its all Because of You
It's all because of you that my life has improved so much
Now that I am yours now that you are mine
Now that we belong to each other, everything feels right
You know it changed it really changed
You understand how much my life has changed for the better
And when it changed it really changed
And when it happened, it was a significant and positive change
Contributed by Blake L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
debcom7
Awesome, your voices are still amazing. Caught Switchin to Glide on the Radio late last night and looked you up on youtube...still one of my all time fav songs., Love this new material as well :)
julius572003b
another great song. these guys rock!
Bud Forler
Love this song
thekingsarehere
Thanks for listening to something other than you know what Bud!
John Persano
Had so much fun Rocking to The Kings I just can't get enough. Pretty good tune. How about "One Day Off" for old time sake? Keep Rocking...ZERO RULES!!!!
Veedo Corleone
Awesome song. I keep hitting the Replay
zombiesareus
Thanks for your music !!
licketyZsplit
This one is great fun. Thanks my canuck friends!
thekingsarehere
@julius572003b Thanks! Glad you liked it!
thekingsarehere
@TheShockV Thanks for your comment, its nice to see someone listen to something else besides our more famous piece...!