King for a Day
Thompson Twins
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I know you well And I can tell Something's on your mind 'cause in your dreams The demon screams And I know he's going to hurt you blind (bridge) You say you hunger for something you can't get at all And love is not enough anymore (chorus) IF I WAS KING FOR JUST ONE DAY I WOULD GIVE IT ALL AWAY I WOULD GIVE IT ALL AWAY TO BE WITH YOU IF I WAS KING FOR JUST ONE DAY I HAD JUST ONE THING TO SAY YOU KNOW THAT LOVE IS ALL WE NEED TO GET US THROUGH Diamond rings And all those things They never sparkle like your smile And as for fame It's just a name That only satisfies you for a while (REPEAT BRIDGE & CHORUS) I've heard it said Or maybe read Only money makes the world go 'round But all the gold Won't heal your soul If your world should tumble to the ground (REPEAT BRIDGE) So listen, Love is all, love is all, love is all we need Love is all, love is all, love is all we need yeah. Love is all, love is all, love is all we need Love is all, love is all, love is all we need yeah. (REPEAT CHORUS TWICE) If I was King For just one day For just one thing to say Love...
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Written by: TED FIORITO, SAM M. LEWIS, JOE YOUNG
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album ReleaseThe song "King for a Day" is from the Thompson Twins' sixth studio album called "Here's To Future Days".
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in March 1986, making it one of the most successful singles of the band.
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British DuoOften mistaken for a singular person, Thompson Twins were actually a British duo featuring members Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie.
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Song GenreThe song fits under the genre of new wave and synth-pop, which were very popular during the 1980s.
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Music VideoThe music video for "King for a Day" shares a storyline with two other songs on the album - "Don't Mess with Doctor Dream" and "Revolution."
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InspirationsThe song's lyrics have often been cited to draw inspirations from the tragedy of Shakespeare's 'King Lear'.
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Album Delay“King for a Day" was released amidst a troubled period for the band, as the album's initial release was delayed after Tom Bailey collapsed from exhaustion and the band's members started pursuing solo careers.
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Co-ProducerNotably, the song was co-produced by Nile Rodgers, a prominent music producer and member of the band Chic. He was brought in to improve the album after the initial mixed reviews.
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Lyrics and meaningThe song talks about the transient nature of success and power.
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Release Date"King for a Day" was released as a single in the United Kingdom on 13 January 1986.
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