Aerosmith - Kings And Queens Lyrics
Lyrics Translation
Lyrically, "Kings and Queens" explores themes of fantasy, romanticism, and power dynamics, with references to regal imagery like "kings," "queens," and "princes" to symbolize love, control, and the ups and downs of relationships. The song has a grand, almost cinematic feel, with its soaring strings, dramatic transitions, and Tyler's emotive vocal delivery. Musically, it showcases the band's versatility, with intricate instrumentation and a lush arrangement that set it apart from some of their more straightforward rock songs. "Kings and Queens" stands as one of Aerosmith's more experimental tracks, highlighting their ability to blend rock with other musical influences while still maintaining their powerful sound.
Song lyrics
Long ago in days untold
Were ruled by Lords of greed
Maidens fared with gold
They dared to bare their wombs that bleed
Kings and queens and guillotines
Taking lives denied
Starch and parchment laid the laws
When bishops took the ride
Only to deceive
Oh I know I lived this life afore
Somehow know now truths I must be sure
Tossing turning nightmares burning dreams of swords in hand
Sailing ships the Viking spits the blood of father's land
Only to deceive
Living times of knights and mares
Raising swords for maidens fair
Sneer at death fear only loss of pride
Living other centuries
Deja vu or what you please
Follows true to all who do or die
Screams of no reply they died
Screams of no reply and died
Lordy Lordy and then then they died
Lordy no then they died
Live and do or die
Long ago were days I told...Lord they died
Kings and queens and guillotines
Live and no reply they died
Long ago were days I told
Kings and queens and guillotines