Lyrics
It's good to be king, if just for a while
Expresses the satisfaction and pleasure of being in a position of power or control, even if only temporarily.
To be there in velvet, yeah, to give 'em a smile
Describes the luxury and opulence associated with being in a powerful position, symbolized by the reference to velvet, and the act of making others happy with a smile.
It's good to get high and never come down
Suggests the enjoyment of being in an elevated state, possibly a metaphor for a carefree or liberated mindset.
It's good to be king of your own little town
Highlights the satisfaction of having control over one's own domain or community.
Yeah, the world would swing, oh, if I were king
Imagines a scenario where the entire world would be influenced positively if the speaker were in a position of authority.
Can I help it if I still dream time to time
Acknowledges that, despite being in a position of power, the speaker still dreams occasionally, suggesting a longing for something more.
It's good to be king and have your own way
Emphasizes the pleasure of having control and the freedom to do things one's own way.
Get a feeling of peace at the end of the day
Describes the contentment and tranquility that comes at the end of the day when one is in charge.
And when your bulldog barks and your canary sings
Uses metaphors of a barking bulldog and a singing canary to symbolize success and positivity, indicating that being in a position of power attracts positive things.
You're out there with winners, it's good to be king
Reiterates the idea that being around successful people is a positive aspect of being in charge.
Yeah I'll be king when dogs get wings
Humorously suggests that the speaker will become king when impossible things, like dogs getting wings, happen.
Can I help it if I still dream time to time
Repeats the acknowledgment that, despite being in control, the speaker still has dreams and aspirations.
It's good to be king and have your own world
Reaffirms the benefits of being in a powerful position, emphasizing the creation of one's own world.
It helps to make friends, it's good to meet girls
Highlights the social advantages of power, such as making friends and meeting romantic partners.
A sweet little queen who can't run away
Describes an idealized relationship with a loyal and affectionate partner, symbolized by a "sweet little queen."
It's good to be king, whatever it pays
Asserts that being in charge is worthwhile, regardless of the material rewards.
Excuse me if I have some place in my mind
Apologizes for occasionally being mentally absent, possibly due to daydreaming or contemplating the advantages of being in power.
Where I go time to time
Suggests that the speaker occasionally retreats to a mental space where they can contemplate or daydream.
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