The Key
Keys to Truth: Roger Taylor's Musical Mirror on Power and Religion
Lyrics
There once was a king of Paris
Introduction of a historical figure, the king of Paris.
There once was an emperor of Brazil
Introduction of another historical figure, the emperor of Brazil.
There was maybe a Loch ness monster
Suggestive mention of the Loch Ness monster, possibly as a mythical or mysterious element.
There once was a buffalo bill
Reference to Buffalo Bill, a famous figure, implying diverse characters in the narrative.
Now you can search the whole wide planet
Encouraging a broad search across the world.
Scratching in the mud and worms
Metaphorical description of an extensive search, possibly for meaning or truth.
But an honest politician
Cynical view of politicians, suggesting dishonesty as inherent.
Is just a contradiction in terms
Stating that an honest politician is a contradiction, challenging the concept of honesty in politics.
And if I had the keys to the kingdom
Expressing a willingness to give authority or power to someone deserving.
I'd hand them straight to you
Emphasizing the willingness to entrust authority to a specific person.
In another time another place
Suggesting a contemplation of alternative scenarios or realities.
Another life another waste
Reflecting on past choices and experiences, acknowledging potential waste.
Sometimes the last thing you wanna know is the truth
Highlighting the discomfort or aversion to the truth in certain situations.
With your bishops priests and mullahs
Mentioning religious figures and their associated rituals or practices.
And all the mumbo jumbo clans
Criticizing religious institutions and their ceremonies.
When you're not accepting women
Critique of gender discrimination within religious practices.
How can you love your fellow man?
Pondering the paradox of claiming love for fellow humans while excluding certain groups.
Well you can search the whole wide planet
Encouraging a comprehensive search, possibly for understanding or enlightenment.
Down to viruses and germs
Extending the search to the microscopic level, exploring the essence of life.
A 'sensible' religion
Labeling a 'sensible' religion as a contradiction, challenging the concept of rational religious beliefs.
Is just a contradiction in terms
Reiteration of the contradictory nature of what is considered a sensible religion.
And if I had the keys to the kingdom
Repeating the willingness to entrust authority to a deserving individual.
I'd hand them straight to you
Reemphasizing the desire to give authority to a specific person.
In another time another place
Revisiting the contemplation of alternative scenarios or realities.
Another life another waste
Reiterating the reflection on past choices and experiences, acknowledging potential waste.
Another love another lie
Introducing the theme of love and lies, hinting at the complexity of relationships.
Another small way to die
Suggesting the existence of small, subtle ways that lead to demise or failure.
Sometimes the last thing you wanna know is the truth
Reiterating the aversion to the truth in certain situations.
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