I think it helps to switch the lyrics a bit. If you think of it as "There must be A reason why I'm making examples of you" and it's the same reason "I'm king of my castle" and "why I'm freeing my trapped soul", then the very fact that she DOESN'T tell us that reason gives you the theme of the song: to ask what that reason could be.
I agree that the lyrics are quite simple and repetitive, but I don't think that detracts from the song. Some of the best music I've ever heard had no lyrics at all, and some of the best poetry I've ever read was only a handful of lines in length. Powerful messages can come in small phrases. For example, contemplate the phrase "I am." It can be a statement, a declaration, a question, an identification, or it can lead to countless possible combinations of descriptors. All from three letters and two words.
I think the central idea of this song is to express the loneliness that can come from certain levels of self-awareness and self-control, in terms of being able and willing to take control of, and accept responsibility for, one's life and circumstances. This woman is "King" of her castle. That's a position of power, authority, and control, and it seems an easy leap to suggest that "castle" is a euphemism for life. So this is a woman who has found freedom in taking control of her life.
The element of loneliness comes from the line "must be a reason why I'm making examples of you." If you're making an example of someone, it's unlikely you share a deep connection to them, it's unlikely to endear you to them, and you're probably going to experience feelings of alienation and alone-ness as a result. Consider that making an example of someone isn't always a conscious, direct, or intentional event. For example, the stereotypical "smart kid" that was always ahead, and always on top, in your High School likely felt alienated and apart, but s/he probably didn't cultivate that intelligence specifically for that purpose. In simply being who they are they alter the landscape of personal interaction.
In short, I think this is a song about realizing a sense of apart-ness, identifying why that is, and wondering why, when, and how that change occurred. Also, in spite of the slight undertone of sadness or loneliness that I get from the song, I find I'm left with an overall feeling of empowerment.
I think the video for the song helps to clarify its meaning. It can be found on Youtube as "Wamdue Project - King Of My Castle 2009 (Official Music Video)", at the address: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owlY4ZDfodk&NR=1
I think it helps to switch the lyrics a bit. If you think of it as "There must be A reason why I'm making examples of you" and it's the same reason "I'm king of my castle" and "why I'm freeing my trapped soul", then the very fact that she DOESN'T tell us that reason gives you the theme of the song: to ask what that reason could be. I agree that the lyrics are quite simple and repetitive, but I don't think that detracts from the song. Some of the best music I've ever heard had no lyrics at all, and some of the best poetry I've ever read was only a handful of lines in length. Powerful messages can come in small phrases. For example, contemplate the phrase "I am." It can be a statement, a declaration, a question, an identification, or it can lead to countless possible combinations of descriptors. All from three letters and two words.
I think the central idea of this song is to express the loneliness that can come from certain levels of self-awareness and self-control, in terms of being able and willing to take control of, and accept responsibility for, one's life and circumstances. This woman is "King" of her castle. That's a position of power, authority, and control, and it seems an easy leap to suggest that "castle" is a euphemism for life. So this is a woman who has found freedom in taking control of her life. The element of loneliness comes from the line "must be a reason why I'm making examples of you." If you're making an example of someone, it's unlikely you share a deep connection to them, it's unlikely to endear you to them, and you're probably going to experience feelings of alienation and alone-ness as a result. Consider that making an example of someone isn't always a conscious, direct, or intentional event. For example, the stereotypical "smart kid" that was always ahead, and always on top, in your High School likely felt alienated and apart, but s/he probably didn't cultivate that intelligence specifically for that purpose. In simply being who they are they alter the landscape of personal interaction.
In short, I think this is a song about realizing a sense of apart-ness, identifying why that is, and wondering why, when, and how that change occurred. Also, in spite of the slight undertone of sadness or loneliness that I get from the song, I find I'm left with an overall feeling of empowerment.
I think the video for the song helps to clarify its meaning. It can be found on Youtube as "Wamdue Project - King Of My Castle 2009 (Official Music Video)", at the address: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owlY4ZDfodk&NR=1
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