The band are independent, self-produced and self-funded. Their music encompasses a wide variety of musical styles (metal, alternative rock, funk, jazz, latin, dub and reggae). They are also well known for their visually striking and comedic music videos.
Twelve Foot Ninja currently consists of Nik "Kin" Etik (vocals), Steve "Stevic" Mackay (guitar, production), Rohan Hayes (guitar, backing vocals) and Shane "Russ" Russell (drums).
Kingdom
Twelve Foot Ninja Lyrics
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You are the designated driver,
The captain and the crew,
The I, I see in you,
This is your world,
And you,
It's master
This is your dominion,
When will you embrace,
And love your kingdom,
Your kingdom!
You are the self-made liberator,
You are the heart-wave generator,
From death into the new,
The I, I see in you,
You are the light accelerator.
Brother,
This is your dominion,
When will you embrace,
And love your kingdom,
Your kingdom!
I am the self-made liberator,
I am the alpha and omega.
Brother,
This is your dominion,
When will you embrace,
And love your kingdom,
Your kingdom!
The song "Kingdom" by Twelve Foot Ninja is a powerful anthem about embracing one's own power and potential. The lyrics describe the listener as the owner and operator of their own life, the captain and crew of their own destiny. They are urged to embrace their role as the self-made liberator and generator of positive change, channeling their inner light to accelerate progress and transformation.
The repeated refrain "Brother, this is your dominion, when will you embrace, and love your kingdom, your kingdom!" suggests that the song is directed at a male listener, encouraging him to take ownership of his life and surroundings. The use of the word "kingdom" reinforces the idea of a personal sovereignty, a space that the listener has the power to shape and control.
The lyrics go on to describe the listener as the alpha and omega, the beginning and end of their own story. The message is clear: it is up to each individual to seize their own power and shape their own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the owner/operator,
You are in control of your life and responsible for your actions.
You are the designated driver,
You are the one leading the way and making sure you and others stay on track.
The captain and the crew,
You lead your own ship, but you also have support and help from others.
The I, I see in you,
I see the potential and power within you.
This is your world,
You have the ability to shape and create your own reality.
And you,
You are the one in charge.
It's master
You have complete control over your own domain.
Brother,
Addressing and speaking to someone as a friend and ally.
This is your dominion,
This is your realm of influence and control.
When will you embrace,
When will you fully accept and take ownership of your power and abilities.
And love your kingdom,
When will you appreciate and cherish what you have created for yourself.
Your kingdom!
Your domain, your world, your reality.
You are the self-made liberator,
You have broken free from anything holding you back and are creating your own liberation.
You are the heart-wave generator,
You generate your own energy and can influence your own emotional state.
From death into the new,
From a state of stagnation or negativity, you have created and grown into something fresh and new.
I am the self-made liberator,
I have also broken free from anything holding me back and am creating my own liberation.
I am the alpha and omega.
I am the beginning and the end, the creator of my own destiny.
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eliesiegal
My guitar teacher recommended this band to me today. I can't thank him enough.
@Krimson5pride
try necrophagist
@Nursesaids
@@Krimson5pride
Ironic answer, considering TFN is "you dont have to play a million notes to make a compelling song" personified.
@richardjames1751
@@Krimson5pride I wish they would put out a new friggin album
@Krimson5pride
@@Nursesaids not sure why did I mention them (the comment is over a year old), but i believe it must have been due to their complicated writing and how much classical music influenced them.
@kooskansloos4834
Dear god,
Today I discovered this great band Twelve Foot Ninja.
Thank you for letting them cross my path.
Yours sincerely,
Perry.
@markwaring3638
I remeber the day that heppened to me, It was a good day
@purerizzo
This is literally me. Today.
@zuckerpapa4971
i am glad existing in the same universe as this band
@sirmikeylikesit6362
This is literally me, today.