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We Used To Protest Gamble
To Kill a King Lyrics
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Resounding voice down our estate
It's only when she's asked of you, finds herself come unglued
Oh my singer missing screws
I never knew him as this man, just a boy cap in hand
Take me out in borrowed shoes
If we'd grown old together
Eyes might age and places fade
Skin gets thicker but I hope, I hope, I hope we'll feel the same
Gambling
She sings songs 60 years old 40 years too late
Resounding voice down our estate
They would stand side by side, placards pinched in their fists
Staring dead across the picket lines
And how he'd cup a cigarette, saying "I know we'll get there yet"
And I know we would stood with you
If we'd grown old together
If we'd grown old together
Eyes might age and places fade
Skin gets thicker but I hope, I hope, I hope we'll feel the same
Gambling
She sings songs 60 years old 40 years too late
You could see it in her face
So I put you on a train going Sheffield to Boston
You'll find work, I'll work right here
Never knew you as this man, just a boy cap in hand
And your kisses were free
If we'd grown old together
If we'd grown old together
Eyes might age and places fade
Skin gets thicker but I hope, I hope, I hope we'll feel the same
If we'd grown old together
If we'd grown old together
Eyes might age and places fade
Skin gets thicker as our bodies wrinkle
Hair fall out as our ideals falter
Kingdoms crumble but I hope, I hope, I hope we'll feel the same
Gambling
Gambling
The lyrics of To Kill a King's song "We Used to Protest/Gamble" portray a sense of nostalgia and longing for a bygone era of idealism and activism. The singer reflects on a woman who sings old songs, but feels out of place in the current world. Her resounding voice echoes through their estate, but it's only when she is asked about her past that her vulnerability is revealed. The singer realizes that he never truly knew her as she is now, and he longs to be taken back to a time when they were young and full of hope, even if it means experiencing it through someone else's perspective.
The song then shifts to the memories of the singer's youth, where he and others would protest and gamble together. They stood alongside each other with placards, united in fighting for their beliefs. The imagery of cups and cigarettes captures a moment of determination, where the singer's companion expresses his unwavering faith that they will achieve their goals. The singer affirms their allegiance, stating that they would have stood with them no matter what.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the passage of time and the changes that come with it. The eyes might show signs of aging, places may fade, and even the skin may become thicker, but the longing for that shared feeling of youth remains. The repeated phrase "if we'd grown old together" emphasizes the regret of not being able to maintain that idealized connection and the desire to preserve that youthful spirit.
Ultimately, the song acknowledges the inevitable decay and loss that life brings. Kingdoms crumble, bodies wrinkle, and ideals may falter, but the hope remains that they will still feel the same deep connection they once had. The act of gambling is a metaphor for taking risks and embracing uncertainty, despite the passage of time and the changes it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
She sings songs 60 years old 40 years too late
She sings outdated songs that she should have sung earlier
Resounding voice down our estate
Her powerful voice echoes through our neighborhood
It's only when she's asked of you, finds herself come unglued
She becomes vulnerable and falls apart when asked about you
Oh my singer missing screws
Oh my singer, mentally unstable
I never knew him as this man, just a boy cap in hand
I only knew him as a young, humble boy
Take me out in borrowed shoes
Let's go out, pretending to be someone we're not
If we'd grown old together
If we had spent our lives together
Eyes might age and places fade
Our physical appearance may change, and the places we know may disappear
Skin gets thicker but I hope, I hope, I hope we'll feel the same
While our skin may become tougher, I hope our emotional connection will remain
Gambling
Taking a risk
They would stand side by side, placards pinched in their fists
They would unite, holding protest signs tight in their hands
Staring dead across the picket lines
Gazing intently at the opposing side during protests
And how he'd cup a cigarette, saying 'I know we'll get there yet'
He used to hold a cigarette and express his confidence in achieving their goals
And I know we would stood with you
I know we would have stood together with you
You could see it in her face
Her emotions were evident on her face
So I put you on a train going Sheffield to Boston
I sent you on a journey from Sheffield to Boston
You'll find work, I'll work right here
You'll find employment there, while I'll continue working here
And your kisses were free
Your kisses were given without reservation or expectation
Skin gets thicker as our bodies wrinkle
As our bodies age and develop wrinkles, our resilience strengthens
Hair fall out as our ideals falter
As our beliefs weaken, our hair falls out
Kingdoms crumble but I hope, I hope, I hope we'll feel the same
Even though empires may collapse, I hope our love remains unchanged
Gambling
Taking a risk
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Benjamin James Jackson, Ian Edward Dudfield, Jonathan Peter Willoughby, Joshua Louis Platman, Ralph David Pelleymounter
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