We Three Kings
The Lowdown Drifters Lyrics
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The freedom of the road
Fly like the wind, and back again
Before the street lights get turned on
We were old Duke Wayne, out across the plains
Cap guns and old camo
Though it was small, we thought it was all
The kingdom we'd ever need
Hand me down cleats, and playing in the streets
And Friday night football
Learn how to drive, in a bench seat ride
The world gets a little less small
It was cowboy boots, and Sadie Hawkins suits
Pictures in a frame
Times they change, and hearts they break
But some things never will
Because we three kings, you know we had
Our moment in the sun
Could have been outlaws, still standing tall
Boys born on the run
It was small town lights, and Friday night fights
Sneaking in a back window
In a town this small, you're bound to fall
But we'll always be
We three kings
We three kings
Graduation came, and that night we sang
Back where I come from
Swore we'd never stay gone, but some moved on
To bright lights that never turn off
We drank our booze, like the fountain of youth
Held on maybe a little too long
But we couldn't stay away, from God's country
Where they welcome a sinner home
Because we three kings, you know we had
Our moment in the sun
Could have been outlaws, still standing tall
Boys born on the run
It was small town lights, and Friday night fights
Sneaking in a back window
In a town this small, you're bound to fall
But we'll always be
We three kings
We three kings
Someday there'll be three queens
And babies filling up small town dreams
But until that day we'll always be
Because we three kings, you know we had
Our moment in the sun
Could have been outlaws, still standing tall
Boys born on the run
It was small town lights, and Friday night fights
Sneaking in a back window
In a town this small, you're bound to fall
But we'll always be
We three kings
We three kings
The song "We Three Kings" by The Lowdown Drifters is a nostalgic look back at the childhood memories of three friends who grew up together in a small town. The song celebrates the bond of friendship that they share and the adventures they had while growing up in a tight-knit community. The first verse describes the carefree childhood days of the three friends, riding bikes and playing outdoors until the street lights came on. They also played at being cowboys and imagined that their small town was their kingdom.
The second verse talks about their teenage years, getting hand-me-down cleats for sports and learning to drive in a bench seat ride. They dressed up for Sadie Hawkins dances and took pictures that they put in frames. As they grew up, they realized that things change and hearts get broken, but their friendship remains a constant. The chorus repeats the refrain "We Three Kings," emphasizing their friendship and the adventures they had together.
As the song progresses, the three friends grow up and move on with their lives, but they always remember their small town roots. The bridge introduces the idea that someday there will be "three queens" and babies filling up small town dreams, but until then, they will always be the "We Three Kings" who had their moment in the sun.
Overall, "We Three Kings" is a celebration of small town life and the lifelong friendships that form in communities like that. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of holding onto our roots and never forgetting the people who shaped us into who we are today.
Line by Line Meaning
Three white knights, on huffy bikes
Three childhood friends riding bikes with the freedom of youth
The freedom of the road
Feeling the excitement of the open road and all it has to offer
Fly like the wind, and back again
Exploring the world around them before heading back home
Before the street lights get turned on
Making the most of every moment before the day comes to an end
We were old Duke Wayne, out across the plains
Playing cowboy and imagining adventures in the great outdoors
Cap guns and old camo
Using toy guns and camouflage to make the game feel more real
Though it was small, we thought it was all
Even though their world was small, it felt like everything they could ever need
The kingdom we'd ever need
Their close friendship was all they needed to feel happy and fulfilled
Hand me down cleats, and playing in the streets
Making the most of what they had, playing sports in the neighborhood
And Friday night football
Looking forward to Friday nights when they could see their favorite team play
Learn how to drive, in a bench seat ride
Growing up and learning to drive, likely in an older car with bench seats
The world gets a little less small
As they grew older, the world seemed bigger and more full of possibilities
It was cowboy boots, and Sadie Hawkins suits
Wearing Western-style clothes and dressing up for popular school dances
Pictures in a frame
Remembering good times through photos displayed in frames
Times they change, and hearts they break
Life changes, people grow apart, and relationships end
But some things never will
Despite changes, some things will always stay the same
Because we three kings, you know we had
Despite it all, their friendship has meant everything to them
Our moment in the sun
Savoring the glory days and cherishing the memories they've made together
Could have been outlaws, still standing tall
Even if they had chosen different paths in life, they would still support each other
Boys born on the run
Growing up with a sense of adventure and a desire to explore
It was small town lights, and Friday night fights
Enjoying the simple pleasures of living in a small town and attending local events
Sneaking in a back window
Having some harmless fun by finding a way into a party or event
In a town this small, you're bound to fall
In a small town, everyone's business is everyone else's, and it can be hard to keep secrets
But we'll always be
No matter what happens, they will always have each other's backs
Someday there'll be three queens
Looking forward to a future where they all settle down and start families
And babies filling up small town dreams
Enjoying the simple pleasures of family life in a small town
But until that day we'll always be
Until they start new chapters in their lives, they'll continue to treasure their friendship
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ryan Klein
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