Rock band from London, UK. The name of the band was taken from a line in Ha… Read Full Bio ↴Rock band from London, UK. The name of the band was taken from a line in Hamlet. As Ralph Pellymounter pointed out :"I liked the idea of Claudius killing King Hamlet by pouring poison into his ear – and how that relates to music.”
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Love Is Not Control
To Kill a King Lyrics

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When you reach it, you gaze an age
Seldom place each word getting shape but
What remains like a holy grail
Joys embrace, parked on braiding
Feel it in and the fact it's saved
Torn and tide and the room contain
But the rules we set are the rules we break
So I don't know love no, I don't know love at all

But oh, if we've fallen together apart
If we've fallen together then

Then you land in your early 20's
Stood old drunken and leaning gently
To all aboard when the boat is saved
The world ain't safe when you're playing safely
Feeling now in your very next step
Walk your walk as you break your neck
And you're feeling proud, feeling down
So I don't know love no, I don't know love at all
If we've fallen together apart
If we've fallen together apart
If we've fallen together then

Love is not control and love's not control
Love is not control and love's not control
Love is not control and love's not control
So let go

Then you're stuck on your middle age
Your eyes on gold and your heart's on gold
And your mind's on poking is all control
In the little lives where the story ain't broken
You tripped her in, you clipped her wings
Forced her sing and the gage that brings
No love, no joy, no can, no soul
So I don't know love no, I don't know love at all
If we've fallen together apart
If we've fallen together apart
If we've fallen together then

Love is not control and love's not control
Love is not control and love's not control
Love is not control and love's not control
So let go

Who's hard, know it's hard, know it's hard, know it's hard
Who take, who take, who take, who take
Who's hard, know it's hard, know it's hard, know it's hard
Who take, who take, who take, who take
Who's hard, know it's hard, know it's hard, know it's hard
Who take, who take, who take, who take
Love is not control and love's not control
Love is not control and love's not control

Love is not control and love's not control
So let go

Overall Meaning

To Kill a King's song Love Is Not Control is a powerful commentary on the complexities of love and control, which are often intertwined. The song begins with a reflection on the search for love, which can often seem elusive and difficult to understand. The lyrics suggest that love is something that we cannot fully comprehend or control, and that it exists outside of our own preconceptions and rules. Joy is found in the embrace of love, which is beyond our grasp and something to be cherished.

As the song progresses, the lyrics speak to the different stages of life and how we experience love. In our early 20s, we are reckless and careless, taking risks and facing consequences. In middle age, we may become more focused on wealth and status, and our need for control may overpower our ability to love freely. The chorus repeats the message that "love is not control," urging the listener to let go of their need for control and embrace the uncertainty and messiness of love.

Overall, Love Is Not Control is a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the human experience of love and the need for control, and raises important questions about how we define and approach love in our own lives.

Line by Line Meaning

When you reach it, you gaze an age
When you finally find love, it feels like you've been searching forever

Seldom place each word getting shape but
It's hard to describe or explain love with words

What remains like a holy grail
Love is something to be cherished and held in high regard

Joys embrace, parked on braiding
Love brings happiness and comfort, like a warm embrace

Feel it in and the fact it's saved
When you experience true love, it's obvious and worth holding onto

Torn and tide and the room contain
Love can be unpredictable and uncontrollable, but it's still worth pursuing

But the rules we set are the rules we break
Love can't be confined to rules or expectations, it's something that grows and changes

So I don't know love no, I don't know love at all
Despite experiencing love, it's still hard to fully understand

But oh, if we've fallen together apart
Even if a relationship doesn't work out, there can still be shared memories and experiences

Then you land in your early 20's
Love often happens when we're young and still figuring things out

Stood old drunken and leaning gently
As we get older, we may still yearn for love, but it can be harder to find or hold onto

To all aboard when the boat is saved
Love is something to be shared and celebrated with others

The world ain't safe when you're playing safely
Love can be risky and vulnerable, but it's worth it to feel alive

Feeling now in your very next step
Love can bring feelings of excitement and anticipation

Walk your walk as you break your neck
Love can be challenging and require sacrifice, but it's worth it if it feels right

And you're feeling proud, feeling down
Love can bring a range of emotions, both positive and negative

Love is not control and love's not control
Love should be about mutual respect and equality, not control or power

So let go
To love fully, you have to let go of fear or the need to control the other person

Then you're stuck on your middle age
As we age, love can become more complicated and challenging

Your eyes on gold and your heart's on gold
We can become obsessed with material possessions or other things, forgetting what's truly important

And your mind's on poking is all control
Love can be distorted when someone is focused on power and control over their partner

In the little lives where the story ain't broken
Love can become stagnant or boring if we don't continue to grow and challenge each other

You tripped her in, you clipped her wings
Love can become abusive or destructive if someone is focused on controlling their partner

Forced her sing and the gage that brings
Love should never involve forcing someone to do something against their will or using love as a bargaining tool

No love, no joy, no can, no soul
When love is used to control or manipulate, it loses its value and meaning

Who's hard, know it's hard, know it's hard, know it's hard
Although love can be difficult, it's still worth pursuing and fighting for

Who take, who take, who take, who take
Love should involve giving, not just taking or using the other person for your own benefit

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