Lyrics
Do do do do
The repetition of "do do do do" suggests a musical intro or a rhythmic element without specific lyrical content.
Do do do do
-Do do do do
-Do do do do
-Once upon a time was a prince
Introduces a prince who attempted to save the world through funk rock music.
He tried to save the world with funk rock riffs
-Look at him now, oh
-Look at him now, oh
-On cobblestones
-He's the prince who wanted everything
Emphasizes the prince's desire for everything, suggesting ambition or greed.
He's the prince who wanted everything
-Do do do do
Similar to the first lines, possibly serving as a musical interlude.
Do do do do
-Ooh, his hair was very Joan Baez
Describes the prince's distinctive appearance with Joan Baez-like hair and mentions fans auctioning his autographs.
And fans would auction off his autographs
-Look at him now, oh
-Look at him now, oh
-His paisley bones
-He's the prince who wanted everything
Reiterates the prince's insatiable desire for everything.
He's the prince who wanted everything
-Do do do do
Introduces a female character ("she") and maintains a musical pattern.
She do do do
-Because life will make a beggar of rich men
Reflects on life's challenges, the vulnerability of the rich, and the metaphorical melting of wealth.
Bring the sovereign to his knees
-And all the gold and all of the platinum
-Melting like a chocolate sea
-The only way to escape
-Is to dance, dance, dance in the flames
-Do do do do
Repetition of "do do do do" likely serving as another musical segment.
Do do do do
-Do do do do
-All the courtiers would genuflect
Depicts courtiers genuflecting, kissing the ring, and seeking material rewards, possibly commenting on the pursuit of power and wealth.
Kiss the ring, secure a bonus check
-Where are they now? Oh
-Where are they now? Oh
-In red corvettes
-They left the prince who wanted everything
Notes the abandonment of the prince by the courtiers, emphasizing his unfulfilled desire for everything.
He's the prince who wanted everything
-Do do do do
Repetition of "do do do do," potentially concluding the song with a musical outro.
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