King of Anything Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ZebrasLikeLinguini 

Cover art for King of Anything lyrics by Sara Bareilles

I semi-agree with digikari. I think it's about a (verbally) abusive relationship, like

"You sound so innocent All full of good intent You swear you knew best But you expect me to Jump up on board with you Right off into your delusional sunset"

The male just expects her to bend to his every wish, and claims that everything he tells her to do is for the best.

"So many things I'd say if only I were able" and "All my life I've tried to make everybody happy while I just hurt and hide Waiting for someone to tell me it's my turn to decide"

She's also saying that she's been pretty passive, taken a backseat.

And then blah blah, she's breaking free from this cycle and yayy. I really really really like this song. It's so catchy! And the message is simple and one that a lot of people go through in relationships.