I'd Rather Be a Fool Than a King
Embracing Folly: A Poetic Rebellion Against Power
Lyrics
I'd rather be a fool than a king
I prefer being a fool over being a king.
I'd rather be a fool than a king
Reiteration of the preference for being a fool rather than a king.
for the hearts of kings are foul inside
Explains that the hearts of kings are corrupt or morally impure.
I'd rather be a fool than a king
Repeats the preference for being a fool over a king.
I'd rather be a drunk than a prince
Expresses a preference for being a drunk rather than a prince.
I'd rather be a drunk than a prince
Reiterates the preference for being a drunk rather than a prince.
for the story of the prince is already known
Suggests that the story of the prince is already known, possibly implying negative connotations.
I'd rather be a drunk than a prince
Repeats the preference for being a drunk rather than a prince.
There's nothing to lose
States that there's nothing to lose when one is a fool.
when you are a Fool
Highlights the freedom or lack of consequences associated with being a fool.
as kings and queens must fall
Suggests that kings and queens, despite their status, are destined to fall.
I'd rather be a sinner than a priest
Expresses a preference for being a sinner over being a priest.
I'd rather be a sinner than a priest
Reiterates the preference for being a sinner rather than a priest.
for life is here and now, no heaven for me
Emphasizes the importance of living in the present, rejecting the idea of an afterlife (heaven).
I'd rather be a sinner than a priest
Repeats the preference for being a sinner rather than a priest.
I'd rather be a fool than a king
Reiterates the preference for being a fool over being a king.
I'd rather be thrown to the lions
Expresses a willingness to face challenges (being thrown to the lions) rather than being blindly driven by the thirst for power and blood.
than be blindly led by thirst of power and blood
Rejects the idea of being led by a desire for power and blood, indicating a preference for being a fool.
I'd rather be a fool than a king
Repeats the preference for being a fool over being a king.
There's nothing to lose
Reiterates that there's nothing to lose when one is a fool.
when you are a Fool
Restates the freedom or lack of consequences associated with being a fool.
as kings and queens must fall
Reaffirms that kings and queens are destined to fall, emphasizing the transience of their power.
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