The Towers of London is a British punk rock group whose style is a mixture … Read Full Bio ↴The Towers of London is a British punk rock group whose style is a mixture of '77 punk a la The Sex Pistols and '80s sleaze reminiscent of Guns N' Roses. Towers of London have divided the opinions of the British music press since their emergence in early 2005. They are well known for their energetic live performances and outrageous antics, on stage and off.

Lead singer Donny Tourette was brought before Cambridge Magistrates' Court in June 2005 for criminal damage during a show at Cambridge Anglia Polytechnic University in February 2005. Donny was said to have been swinging from an overhead cable which happened to pull down a canopy and broke scaffolding. He was ordered to pay £775 in compensation, court costs and fines. They have also appeared on television in their own documentary, entitled, believe it or not, "The Towers of London".

The band signed to TVT Records in early 2005, on which they released a string of singles prior to their début album being released. The singles were "On A Noose", "Fuck It Up", "How Rude She Was," and "Air Guitar". They released their début album "Blood, Sweat and Towers" in June 2006. It was produced by Stacy Jones.

In January 2007, Donny Tourette made an explosive entrance to the reality UK TV show "Celebrity Big Brother". Although booed into the house, Towers of London fans have since come out in support of him. He escaped from the house by scaling the garden fence after refusing to be Jade Goody's servant, a task set by Big Brother, 3 days into the show.

King
Towers Of London Lyrics

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And I, I could be king
If you laid down on your knees
Get it on get it on
For Tomorrow

And when im down
I don't feel so tough
But im never gonna give up on you

Get it on get it on
Cause its never gonna be the same

I could be king
I could be king
For a day
I could be king

Dont doubt me I was just appalling
Blue skies gone and now its a pouring

You ask the questions now who's
working it out??

Shut that door think about what you say
I burnt my bridge and now i'll do it my way
Tomorrows gone but it wont be long

Till my hips start shakin' and im ready to go
Favourite bands on the radio
And just want you to know

I could be king

I could be king
I could be king

Overall Meaning

The song "King" by Towers Of London can be interpreted in different ways, but the main theme seems to be about the desire for power and recognition. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to do anything to become a king, even if it means stepping on others to get there. The first verse starts with the line "And I, I could be king if you laid down on your knees," suggesting that the singer believes that someone else's submission is necessary for him to become a king. The repetition of the phrase "get it on get it on" reinforces this idea of being forceful and aggressive in pursuit of power.

The second verse reveals a more vulnerable side of the singer, admitting that when he is down he doesn't feel as tough. However, he is determined to never give up on achieving his royalty. The line "Cause its never gonna be the same" suggests that once he becomes a king, things will change forever. The chorus repeats the phrase "I could be king" three times, emphasizing the desire for power and dominance. The bridge of the song has a more introspective tone, asking rhetorical questions about who is working out the problems and suggesting that the singer is taking matters into his own hands.

Overall, "King" by Towers Of London is a song that expresses the desire for power and control over others, even if it means stepping on people along the way. The repetition of certain phrases, such as "get it on" and "I could be king," reinforce this idea of being forceful and aggressive in pursuit of power.

Line by Line Meaning

And I, I could be king
I have the potential to be a powerful figure

If you laid down on your knees
If you submit to me and acknowledge my superiority

Get it on get it on
Let's make it happen

For Tomorrow
In the future

And when I'm down
When I'm feeling defeated

I don't feel so tough
I am not as resilient as I may appear

But I'm never gonna give up on you
I am committed to this cause and won't quit

Cause its never gonna be the same
Things are going to change

I could be king for a day
I could have a moment of glory

Dont doubt me I was just appalling
Don't underestimate me, I have potential

Blue skies gone and now its a pouring
The good times are over and things are tough now