Kids
The Lionheads Lyrics
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Looking up to see the king
Want to see his strength and might
But he doesn't alright
All his power's gone
Sitting on an empty throne
Looking back when days gone by
And seems to wonder why
The kids started to sing
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Who will be our king
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The kids started to sing
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Who will be our king
*åå*
Now the king is gone
And the kids' all left alone
Looking out the sunset fall
Fading down behind the wall
All the kids are still
It's all gone to hope to thrill
And they turn to look back home
Still a long long way from rome
(In)
The kids started to sing
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Who will be our king
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The kids started to sing
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Who will be our king
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Kids started to sing
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Who will be our king?
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Who will be our king
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Who will be our king
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Who will be our king
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Who will be our king
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Who will be our king
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Who will be our king
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Who will be our king
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Who will be our king
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The Lionheads' song "Kids" portrays a group of children who are waiting to see their king, hoping to witness his strength and might. However, the king is nowhere to be found, and all of his power is gone. He sits on an empty throne, looking back at days gone by and seemingly questioning why. The children start to sing, asking who will be their king now that the previous one is gone.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the children are left alone and feeling lost without their king. They watch the sunset fall behind the wall as they contemplate their future. They turn to look back home, realizing that they have a long journey ahead of them. As they continue to sing, they hope to find a new king who can lead them and bring back the thrill and hope they once felt.
One possible interpretation of this song is that it may be a commentary on the current state of politics or the world. The king could represent a leader or system that has lost its power and influence, leaving the children (the next generation) to wonder who will take their place and guide them towards a better future. The song may be filled with a sense of longing for things to be better and a sense of uncertainty about what lies ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
All the kids waiting
The children are eagerly waiting for the arrival of the king.
Looking up to see the king
The kids anxiously gaze toward the throne to get a glimpse of the king.
Want to see his strength and might
They are curious to witness the king's power.
But he doesn't alright
However, the king is not doing well.
All his power's gone
The king has lost all his strength.
Sitting on an empty throne
The king is residing on an unoccupied seat of power.
Looking back when days gone by
The king recollects the times when he was in his prime.
And seems to wonder why
He ponders over the reasons for his downfall.
The kids started to sing
The children began to sing a tune.
*åååå*
The lyrics of the tune are replaced with a music note symbol.
Who will be our king
The song is about a new king who is expected to take the throne.
*åå*
The lyrics of the tune are replaced with a music note symbol.
Now the king is gone
The reigning king is no longer present.
And the kids' all left alone
The children are left stranded without a leader.
Looking out the sunset fall
They stare at the sunset as it goes down.
Fading down behind the wall
The sun fades away behind a wall in the distance.
All the kids are still
The children remain quiet and thoughtful.
It's all gone to hope to thrill
They yearn for something to excite them.
And they turn to look back home
The kids begin to look behind to where they came from.
Still a long long way from rome
They know that they are still far from reaching their desired destination.
Who will be our king
This rhetorical question is repeated throughout the song as the children ponder who will take the throne.
Kids started to sing
The children continue to sing the same tune until the end of the song.
Contributed by Matthew E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fredrik
bra cover! Hvilke chords bruker du? :)
Arild Aas
F - G på verset, men husker ikke reffe lenger :P