BOB DYLAN
- Early Roman Kings Lyrics / with translationsAll the early Roman kings
In their shark skin suits
Bow ties and buttons
High top boots
Drivin' the spikes in *
Blazin' the rails
Nailed in their coffins
Top hats and tails
Fly away over
Fly away flap your wings
Fly by night
Like the early Roman kings
They're peddlers and they're meddlers
They buy and they sell
They destroyed your city
They'll destroy you as well
They're lecherous and treacherous
A-Hell bent for leather *
Each of 'em bigger
Than all men put together
Sluggers and muggers
Wearin fancy gold rings
All the women going crazy
For the early Roman kings
In their shark skin suits
Bow ties and buttons
High top boots
Drivin' the spikes in *
Blazin' the rails
Nailed in their coffins
Top hats and tails
Fly away over
Fly away flap your wings
Fly by night
Like the early Roman kings
They're peddlers and they're meddlers
They destroyed your city
They'll destroy you as well
They're lecherous and treacherous
A-Hell bent for leather *
Each of 'em bigger
Than all men put together
Sluggers and muggers
Wearin fancy gold rings
All the women going crazy
For the early Roman kings
Facts about Early Roman Kings
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Early Roman Kings is written and performed by Bob Dylan.
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It is first released on September 07, 2012 as part of Bob Dylan's album "Tempest" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we analyze the meaning behind the words, Bob Dylan’s 'Early Roman Kings' is a metaphorical song that talks about the early Roman kings as if they were powerful and corrupt figures at the same time and by this means, the singer's image of the kings is those who, for their own sake, pull the strings. The text of the song makes it obvious that lying, killing, and resistance are among the main themes and that the singer possesses a strong feeling of triumph and even rebellion against the ruler's tyranny. Early roman kings lyrics mostly emphasizes anger, despair, social commentary, angst and empowerment. At the same time, the song stresses the importance of power and corruption, inevitability of fate and resilience and defiance. The lyrics contain some mature themes and language that may not be suitable for children under 13, including references to violence and adult situations. Phrases like 'I can dress up your wounds with a blood clotted rag' and 'I ain't afraid to make love to a bitch or a hag' suggest a level of adult content that warrants a PG-13 rating.
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Early Roman Kings falls under the genre Rock.
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Early Roman Kings song length is 5 minutes and 14 seconds.
Who wrote Early Roman Kings lyrics?
Early Roman Kings is written and performed by Bob Dylan.
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When was Early Roman Kings released?
It is first released on September 07, 2012 as part of Bob Dylan's album "Tempest" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Early Roman Kings lyrics?
When we analyze the meaning behind the words, Bob Dylan’s 'Early Roman Kings' is a metaphorical song that talks about the early Roman kings as if they were powerful and corrupt figures at the same time and by this means, the singer's image of the kings is those who, for their own sake, pull the strings. The text of the song makes it obvious that lying, killing, and resistance are among the main themes and that the singer possesses a strong feeling of triumph and even rebellion against the ruler's tyranny. Early roman kings lyrics mostly emphasizes anger, despair, social commentary, angst and empowerment. At the same time, the song stresses the importance of power and corruption, inevitability of fate and resilience and defiance. The lyrics contain some mature themes and language that may not be suitable for children under 13, including references to violence and adult situations. Phrases like 'I can dress up your wounds with a blood clotted rag' and 'I ain't afraid to make love to a bitch or a hag' suggest a level of adult content that warrants a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is Early Roman Kings?
Early Roman Kings falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Early Roman Kings?
Early Roman Kings song length is 5 minutes and 14 seconds.
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Early Roman Kings
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Bob Dylan
Kwame, you're not fooling anybody. Strawberry's dead and you and your posse still live like Roman kings.