Annotated Song Lyrics

These are the lyrics to 'Kings' by Samuel Ford; our choice of music video song. Knowing the lyrics is important because it will allow us to more accurately draw links between the visuals in our video and the music and lyrics of the song.

Kings

Hold your tongue,

don’t let your fear become

a call for your pardon,

a call for your sins.

From this first verse, the lyrics tell us that the subject of the song has done something to hurt the narrator, and so we can convey from the song is about a broken relationship.

Take your time,

there’s no need to hide your crimes

from all that surrounds you.

So live like we ought to,

live like we’re born to,

live like we're all of us kings,

together we'll learn,

to grow when we're broken,

grow as we’re open,

grow with the age of defeat,

together we’ll learn.

Together we’ll learn to lose,

and we’ll love.

The chorus mentions learning and breaking, which implies that the relationship can be repaired. The chorus' music is also more upbeat, a contrast to the slow and quite melancholy verses.

Break your glass,

it's too soon to cloud the path,

of hope it is waiting.

So live like we ought to,

live like we’re born to,

live like we're all of us kings,

together we'll learn,

to grow when we’re broken,

grow as we’re open,

grow with the age of defeat,

together we’ll learn.

Together we’ll learn to lose

and we’ll love.

(Instrumental)

Hold your tongue,

don’t let your fear become

a call for your pardon,

a call for your pardon.

The first verse repeats, this time more monophonic, representing a resolution to the song. The change in tone also represents the change in the meaning of the lyrics. Whereas previously they portrayed mistakes and regret in a relationship, now they represent forgiveness.

After analysing the lyrics, we decided to opt for a plot about a broken relationship, and the lengths the affected parties go to to rebuild it.