The band members (Travis Clark - Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar/Piano, Hunter Thomsen - Lead Guitar ,Coley O'Toole - Backing Vocals/Piano, Charles Trippy - Bass, Danny Duncan - Drums) first met at Martha B. King Middle School in Bradenton, and their name refers to the school mascot. The group began playing together while at Manatee High School in the early 2000s, and landed on the PureVolume Top 10 list after hiring a manager.
Tours:
Touring with bands such as Metro Station and Valencia, We the Kings is on the path to success.
They have toured with All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, and The Audition; as well as Mayday Parade, Madina Lake, and Powerspace. They have also toured with Cobra Starship, The Cab, and Metro Station, and were on the 2008 Warped Tour line-up. They have toured with The Academy Is..., Carolina Liar, and Hey Monday on the "Bill and Trav's Bogus Journey Tour."
I Gave Birth To The Twentieth Century
We the Kings Lyrics
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Call the constable white chapels stained with shame
Like a child you fell right into my game a sprig of grapes and chardonnay
Did you even know my name?
A gentleman with horse and carriage is 4 pounds for the taking
"I gave birth to the 20th century" they couldn't have done it without me
You fear my name but not my face is that where you went wrong
Escape from your lungs, awake Mary
There's a taste of laud numb on your lips
This feeling is numb the way you've pulled me in
So go ahead (go ahead) and kiss me goodnight comatose and 2 pints for the ride
No one can hear you cry.
Where did you go wrong you marched the streets of London never saying a word
It seems like heaven and hell are fighting there waiting for you
Did someone follow you there?
Is that where you went wrong
Did someone follow you there?
He was so clean like the knife was an extension of his body
Escape from your lungs, awake Mary
There's a taste of laud numb on your lips
This feeling is numb the way you've pulled me in
So go ahead (go ahead) and kiss me goodnight comatose and 2 pints for the ride
No one can hear you cry
So clever I never rushed I never said you meant this much
Where did you go wrong?
Call the constable there is blood in the streets
Call the constable white chapels stained with shame
The lyrics to We the Kings' "I Gave Birth To The Twentieth Century" tell a story that is open to interpretation upon first listen. It seems to be about a woman named Mary who is somehow involved with a man who may be a killer living in late 19th or early 20th century London. The line "Call the constable there is blood in the streets/Call the constable white chapels stained with shame" suggests that there has been violence in the area, and Mary may be in danger. The song continues with a series of images that paint a vivid picture of life in that time period. The line "A gentleman with horse and carriage is 4 pounds for the taking" suggests that women were often seen as commodities to be bought and sold by men. When the singer says "I gave birth to the 20th century," he may be referring to the idea that the world was changing rapidly at that time, and he is a part of that change.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that there is something dark and unsettling happening. The line "He was so clean like the knife was an extension of his body" suggests that Mary may be in trouble. The song ends with the chorus repeating the line "Where did you go wrong?" suggesting that Mary has made a mistake that has led to her predicament.
Overall, "I Gave Birth To The Twentieth Century" is a haunting and poetic song that paints a vivid picture of a time and place that is both beautiful and dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
Call the constable there is blood in the streets
Request the police to come to the streets as there is blood that can be seen
Call the constable white chapels stained with shame
Request the police to come to the white chapels that are marked with disgraceful acts
Like a child you fell right into my game a sprig of grapes and chardonnay
You were extremely gullible and effortlessly became a part of my scheme with the offer of some wine and grapes
Did you even know my name?
Were you even aware of my identity?
A gentleman with horse and carriage is 4 pounds for the taking
You could hire a man with a horse and carriage for just four pounds
"I gave birth to the 20th century" they couldn't have done it without me
The 20th century was born because of my contributions and it wouldn't have happened without my involvement
You fear my name but not my face is that where you went wrong
You might be scared of my name but you haven't recognized what I look like, is that where you made a mistake?
Escape from your lungs, awake Mary
Breathe deeply and come back to consciousness, Mary
There's a taste of laud numb on your lips
You have consumed laudanum, which has numbed your lips
This feeling is numb the way you've pulled me in
The sensation that I am experiencing is numbed because of the way you have captivated me
So go ahead (go ahead) and kiss me goodnight comatose and 2 pints for the ride
Proceed and kiss me goodnight while I am unconscious, and it will cost two pints of blood as the fare to ride with me
No one can hear you cry.
You cannot express your sorrow vocally as nobody can hear you
Where did you go wrong you marched the streets of London never saying a word
What was your mistake? You were walking through the streets of London without uttering a single word
It seems like heaven and hell are fighting there waiting for you
It appears as if the forces of good and evil are in conflict and anticipating your arrival
Did someone follow you there?
Was there someone who trailed you to that place?
Is that where you went wrong
Is that where you made a mistake?
He was so clean like the knife was an extension of his body
The man was impeccably clean, similar to the manner in which the knife seemed like an extension of his body
So clever I never rushed I never said you meant this much
I was so smart that I never hurried and never discovered how much you meant to me
Contributed by Ryan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tee Jay
Although i love We The Kings, im listening to their old stuff now (even some of their De Soto and Broken Image stuff) and its so good!!! Dont understand why they changed up their sound so much. Lets hope on their next album we hear some more stuff like this :D
L.V.
My face immediately lit up within the first five seconds of first hearing this song. Amazing. We The Kings/ Broken Image are so amazing! :)
WeTheAllTimeCab
wow thank you sooo much for putting all of these songs up, they make me so happy :) i can't believe i never knew about these EPs before D: does anyone know the download link for them?? i'd love you forever :]
Bekah Beal Allen
dude. this is really amazing! i love WTK!
Jessi Garrod
omg just chilling to we the kinds all day, man this music completes me!
The Real Flenuan
Another extremely underrated song.
Vicki Bitis
The intro is the best part in the entire song.
El Mundo
@WeTheAllTimeCab I know, I didn't know about this EP either and it's really good! I love WTK, someone please share a download link for the songs with me! pleease!
Sandra Bortky
I love how CTFxC for the win is written on like all of WTK's songs. Ohhh Charles Trippy, you have the best friend core =]
stephanie poop
the beginning sounds like the intro to the scientist by coldplay... but this song is amazing!!!