The Frog Prince

Keane

About The Frog Prince

"The Frog Prince" is a song performed and composed by English alternative rock band Keane, released as the closing track on their second album, Under the Iron Sea. The song was composed in 2004 and first mentioned by Tim Rice-Oxley on the Strangers DVD. A demo version also features Rice-Oxley singing on the lead vocals.


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2006
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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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Keane

Keane are an English alternative rock band from Battle, East Sussex, formed in 1997. The group currently comprises Tim Rice-Oxley (piano, synthesisers, backing vocals), Richard Hughes (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Jesse Quin (bass guitar, electric guitar, backing vocals) and Tom Chaplin (lead vocals, acoustic guitar). Their original line-up included founder and guitarist Dominic Scott, who left in 2001. more »

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Written by: RICHARD DAVID HUGHES, TIMOTHY JAMES RICE-OXLEY, TOM CHAPLIN

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10 facts about this song

Song Title
"The Frog Prince" is a song by an English alternative rock band, Keane.
Album Inclusion
It is included in Keane's second studio album "Under the Iron Sea" which was released on 12 June 2006.
Rankings
Although it was not released as a single, the track did receive some radio airplay and was ranked 101st in the UK Singles Chart.
Unique Concept
The Frog Prince is a metaphorical approach to show how some people fail to keep their promises and change after achieving success.
Inspiration
The 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.
Lead Vocalist Lyrics Contribution
Tom 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.
Melodious Composition
The Frog Prince has pleasantly melodic verses contrasted with explosive choruses reflecting the band's strong beat and lyrical storytelling.
Unique Sound
The song is popular for its extensive use of the piano in its composition, which is a trademark of Keane’s music.
Closing Track
It 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."
Allegedly Biographical
The 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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