For We Are the King of the Boudoir
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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Should time allow us to describe our prowess
It would be quite hard to overrate
For we are the king of the boudoir old thing and the king doesn't like to wait.
One tryst with me and you'll be spinning like a gyroscope
One tryst with me and you'll be Pope

Should modesty allow us to describe our prowess less-ness-less-ness
'Twould be hard to overstate,
For we are the king of the boudoir it's true and the king doesn't like to wait.
One kiss from me and you'll be overjoyed and overawed.




One kiss from me and you'll see God.
For we are the king of the boudoir we are and the king doesn't like to wait.

Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Fields's song For We Are the King of the Boudoir is a satirical and humorous take on the theme of male sexual prowess. The lyrics explore the idea that if given the chance, the male protagonist would boast about his sexual ability, which he claims is unmatched by anyone else. He addresses his lover, who is referred to as "old thing", and states that if time allowed, he would describe his prowess, but it would be hard to overrate it. The use of the word "old thing" is significant because it speaks to the idea that the lover is an object, and the male protagonist is the one with the power and control in the situation.


The male protagonist continues to reinforce this idea throughout the song, stating that he is the king of the boudoir and doesn't like to wait for anyone. He promises that one tryst with him would make his lover "spinning like a gyroscope" and even make her "Pope". The exaggerated claims are meant to be taken tongue-in-cheek as they poke fun at the very idea of male sexual prowess.


The use of the word "we" in the song's title also carries significance since it speaks to the idea that the male protagonist believes he represents all men who have sexual prowess. However, the song can also be interpreted as a critique of toxic masculinity and the idea that men must prove their worth through their sexual abilities.


Line by Line Meaning

Should time allow us to describe our prowess
If we were given enough time to boast about our skills in the bedroom


It would be quite hard to overrate
It would be difficult to exaggerate the extent of our abilities


For we are the king of the boudoir old thing and the king doesn't like to wait.
We are masters of lovemaking and we don't like to waste any time


One tryst with me and you'll be spinning like a gyroscope
Just one sexual encounter with me will leave you feeling dizzy with pleasure


One tryst with me and you'll be Pope
One intimate moment with me will make you feel elevated to a position of power and authority


Should modesty allow us to describe our prowess less-ness-less-ness
If we were to be more humble in our description of our sexual skills


'Twould be hard to overstate,
It would still be difficult to fully convey the extent of our abilities


For we are the king of the boudoir it's true and the king doesn't like to wait.
As stated before, we are the true rulers of the bedroom and we don't like to waste any time


One kiss from me and you'll be overjoyed and overawed.
A single kiss from me will leave you feeling ecstatic and overwhelmed with pleasure


One kiss from me and you'll see God.
A passionate kiss from me will make you feel as if you are experiencing a divine, otherworldly sensation


For we are the king of the boudoir we are and the king doesn't like to wait.
Once again, we are the rulers of the bedroom and we don't like to waste any time




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