King for a Day
Royal Reflections: A Monarch's Dilemma Unveiled in Brass Camel's 'King for a Day'
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If I was king for a day
If I were granted the position of king for a day
Think what the people would say
Consider the public's reaction to my rule
If they heard it from me that by royal decree
Announcing, through official proclamation, a reduction in taxes for all social classes
"We're lowering taxes, for all of the classes"
Expressing a commitment to listen and respond to the needs of the people
I'd listen and I'd take heed
Show willingness to heed advice and opinions
Try to be what I think the people need
Striving to fulfill what I perceive as the people's requirements
Be it a benevolent leader or a mean mistreater
Whether adopting a benevolent or strict leadership style
If I was king for a day
If I were temporarily in control of the monarchy
I would let all the little children play
Allowing children to engage in recreational activities
And I'd be sure to make haste
Making decisions promptly due to limited time
Cause I can't afford to waste
Acknowledging the need to utilize time efficiently
Even one single
Even a single moment
Hour to consolidate my power
Dedicated to consolidating and securing my authority
If I was king for a day
If I held the royal position for a day
I would gather leaders from the west and east
Summoning leaders from both the western and eastern regions
To convene for a spectacular feast
Gathering for an impressive and grand feast
With a spread so pleasant
Featuring a delightful variety of dishes
I'd serve quails' eggs and pheasant
Such as quails' eggs and pheasant
To be enjoyed while we ponder ploys
To be enjoyed while contemplating strategies
To subjugate the peasants
To dominate or control the common people
Temptation of control it never changes
The allure of authority remains constant
It's a story that's been told throughout the ages
An age-old narrative repeated over time
By those who lived and died by the sword
By those who faced life and death in battle
Marched into the mire by kings and lords
Guided into conflict by kings and nobles
A legacy of spite and subjugation
A historical legacy marked by malice and oppression
Of wretched acts far beyond redemption
Acts of cruelty beyond redemption
Was never in the plan when it all began
Not part of the original plan of governance
But the road to hell is paved with good intention
However, good intentions may lead to unintended consequences
They say that power corrupts
Reflecting on the saying that power tends to corrupt
Is it true, as it seems
Questioning the validity of the statement
That absolute power corrupts absolutely
Considering whether absolute power corrupts absolutely
Would it all go to my head?
Contemplating the impact on my mindset
Would it all go to my head?
Pondering the potential effects on my judgment and behavior
If I was king for a day
If I found myself in the role of king for a brief period
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