King Herod
King Herod's Reign: A Power Struggle Unveiled
Lyrics
There’s one sov’reign, and that’s me.
Asserting sole authority and power, claiming to be the only ruler.
The rules are made by my decree.
Stating that all regulations are determined solely by the speaker's orders.
So what’s this rubbish I’ve heard today
Expressing disdain or disbelief towards information heard recently.
That a baby’s been born who will
Referring to rumors about a baby's birth that threatens the speaker's position.
take my crown away?
Concern that this newborn may challenge or usurp the speaker's authority.
None who cross him stay alive.
Implying a threat to anyone who opposes or confronts the newborn.
You change your tune, you might survive.
Suggesting survival by adapting one's attitude or actions to please the speaker.
He’s got a plan to do away
Planning to eliminate the newborn believed to pose a threat.
With the silly young brat who they say is born today.
Dismissing the baby as an insignificant annoyance needing removal.
All the first-borns face the chop
Threatening the first-borns in response to the spread of this rumor.
If you want this rumour to stop.
Offering a solution to stop the spread of the rumor.
The Jewish King must fight him first!
Declaring the necessity for a Jewish King to confront the newborn.
He’s in charge round here, so let the baby do his worst!
Challenging the newborn to prove his power since the speaker believes he is in control.
There’s one sov’reign, and that’s me.
Reiterating sole sovereignty, emphasizing the speaker's belief in their absolute power.
The rules are made by my decree.
Repeating that all regulations and laws are solely dictated by the speaker.
He is Herod, and he is king:
Identifying the speaker as Herod, asserting his kingship.
He’s ruler over everything!
Emphasizing Herod's authority over everything within his domain.
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