In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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 I'm 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
Don't 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
Favorite bands on the radio
And just want you to know
I could be king
I could be king
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 I'm 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
Don't 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
Favorite bands on the radio
And just want you to know
I could be king
I could be king
I could be king
Lyrics submitted by Stairway2407
King Lyrics as written by Patrick Brannan Francis Brannan
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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I always thought it said Blue skies gone now it's just a pouring