Who's the King
Rebel Anthems: Unveiling the Depths of Who's the King
Lyrics
Who's The King?
Questioning the identity of the king.
You're the King if you can sing like the king of Rock & Roll
If you can sing like the king of Rock & Roll, you're considered the king.
Filled with soul and all fucked up on Demerol
Being filled with soul and influenced by substances like Demerol.
Like the King you're only headed for the ground
Similar to the fate of Elvis Presley, heading towards a downfall.
Your own Graceland, your body never found
Reference to Elvis Presley's estate, Graceland, and the mysterious circumstances of his death.
I smell a rat up the back but not a former champion
Suspecting dishonesty or betrayal but not from a former champion.
The hardest man alive is in an Indiana prison
Reference to a tough individual in an Indiana prison.
What does Donnie do about that?
Questioning what someone named Donnie does about the situation.
He lets his main man rot
Donnie neglects or abandons his main man in prison.
As his pockets grow fat
Donnie profits while his associate suffers.
Don't snooze,ya gotta make your moves
Emphasizing the need for vigilance and action.
Nobody move, nobody gets hurt
Encouraging inaction to avoid harm.
Nobody move, nobody gets hurt
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.
But still Rodney King got treated like dirt
Reference to the mistreatment of Rodney King despite efforts for peace.
And why can't we all get along?
Questioning why people can't coexist peacefully.
Why get along with the cops they beat ya like a dog
Questioning the need to get along with oppressive figures like the police.
Jumpin' high with pride
Expressing pride, possibly in a patriotic context.
In the red, white & blue
Reference to the colors of the American flag.
Was it the thrills, the spills
Unclear reference to the excitement or risks associated with a Rocket cycle.
Of the Rocket cycle dude
Referring to the daring feats of the Rocket cycle daredevil.
The King dare devil
Evil Knievel is mentioned, a well-known daredevil and stunt performer.
Took it to another level,
Acknowledging Evil Knievel's elevated level of risk-taking.
Evil Knievel, a well paid rebel
Evil Knievel being a well-paid rebel for his daring stunts.
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