This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Coming back
Coming home
The queen of love enters the room
Silence ensues
To the king:
"What have you done to my life?
Did you take me for a fool or for a wife?"
And the king is in his court
Counting all his diamonds
One by one they do fall
Says the queen:
"Our pride, the prince of spades, is coming home.
It'd be nice if you could find some time alone,
After all he's in line for the throne"
And the king is in his court
Counting all his diamonds
One by one they do fall
"So now just get up off you ass and
Leave all your treasures behind
Your son is coming home with you to spend time
Show him how a good king should be
And don't ever forget the day
When you turned back on him and me
Still I stayed."
Coming home
The queen of love enters the room
Silence ensues
To the king:
"What have you done to my life?
Did you take me for a fool or for a wife?"
And the king is in his court
Counting all his diamonds
One by one they do fall
Says the queen:
"Our pride, the prince of spades, is coming home.
It'd be nice if you could find some time alone,
After all he's in line for the throne"
And the king is in his court
Counting all his diamonds
One by one they do fall
"So now just get up off you ass and
Leave all your treasures behind
Your son is coming home with you to spend time
Show him how a good king should be
And don't ever forget the day
When you turned back on him and me
Still I stayed."
Lyrics submitted by dragonflower44
Prince of Spades Lyrics as written by Chad Stokes Urmston Bradley Joseph Corrigan
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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I couldn't have pegged it better =)
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This is one of my favorites too anna118k pretty much said everything i would have, but i absoluptly love the music just as much as the lyrics, its amazing
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