The Frog Prince
Keane
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An old fairytale told me The simple heart will be prized again A toad will be our king And ugly ogres are heroes Then you'll shake Your fist at the sky "Oh why did I rely On fashions and small fry?" All promises broken Feed your people or lose your throne And forfeit your whole kingdom I'd sooner lose it than still live in it alone You were our golden child But the gentle and the mild Inherit the earth, while Your prince's crown Cracks and falls down Your castle hollow and cold You've wandered so far From the person you are Let go brother, let go Cause now we all know Soon, someone will put a spell on you Perfume, treasure, sorcery, every trick they know You will lie in a deep sleep That's when Your prince's crown Cracks and falls down Your castle hollow and cold You've wandered so far From the person you are Let go brother, let go Cause now we all know
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Written by: RICHARD DAVID HUGHES, TIMOTHY JAMES RICE-OXLEY, TOM CHAPLIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Song Title"The Frog Prince" is a song by an English alternative rock band, Keane.
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Album InclusionIt is included in Keane's second studio album "Under the Iron Sea" which was released on 12 June 2006.
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RankingsAlthough it was not released as a single, the track did receive some radio airplay and was ranked 101st in the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique ConceptThe Frog Prince is a metaphorical approach to show how some people fail to keep their promises and change after achieving success.
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InspirationThe song uses the fairy tale of 'The Frog Prince'. In Keane’s version, the princess leaves the frog after he has turned into a prince. This could be a reference to the band's own rise to fame and the changes this brought to their lives.
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Lead Vocalist Lyrics ContributionTom Chaplin, Keane's lead vocalist, contributed to the lyrics of this song, making it one of the few Keane songs where regardless of Chaplin's contribution, he shares the songwriting credits with the band's primary songwriter, Tim Rice-Oxley.
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Melodious CompositionThe Frog Prince has pleasantly melodic verses contrasted with explosive choruses reflecting the band's strong beat and lyrical storytelling.
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Unique SoundThe song is popular for its extensive use of the piano in its composition, which is a trademark of Keane’s music.
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Closing TrackIt is the closing track on the UK version of "Under the Iron Sea," but in the US version, it is followed by a bonus track, "Let It Slide."
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Allegedly BiographicalThe song allegedly recounts an encounter with a celebrity who had "expressed a desire to record with them, but left them disappointed," however, the band members refrain from identifying who the song is about.
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