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Brooks & Dunn When We Were Kings Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.32/10 [19 votes]Album: Red Dirt Road / Original Release Date: 2003-07-15Genre: CountrySong Duration: 4 min 11 sec
BROOKS & DUNN
- When We Were Kings Lyrics / with translationsTommy got off at the Texaco
Came bustin' in to Norma's Cafe
Said come on man we gotta go
You know how those party girls hate to wait
Filled up his daddy's trunk with ice and beer
Yeah he was always stealin' the old man's car
Radio never came in too clear
So I'd hang out one on my piece of junk guitar
[Chorus]
Yeah we ruled from the blacktop
To the levee where the party never stopped
Yeah there was power in the night
The spirit was alive
When we would sing
Sha na na na na na na na
When we were kings
When we were kings
Sittin' around the fire one night Tommy called my name
I turned around, he said what do ya think
Had his arm around the prettiest girl I'd ever seen
He kissed her hard and took another drink
I say you must be an angel puttin' up with this guy
She laughed and said play me some Rolling Stones
I couldn't let that chance go by
Yeah I sang her "You Can't Always Get What you Want"
[Repeat Chorus]
That was the fall of '69
I guess Uncle Sam was hedging his bet
Tommy's number came up he said "Hey, I'll be Fine"
"I'll teach 'em a lesson they'll never forget"
Angel and I went to wave goodbye
I guess we'd always thought we'd see him again
You know I took her out after that a couple of times
We always just wound up talkin' 'bout him
[Repeat Chorus]
Shan na na na na na na na
When we were kings
Shan na na na na na na na
Shan na na na na na na na
Came bustin' in to Norma's Cafe
Said come on man we gotta go
You know how those party girls hate to wait
Filled up his daddy's trunk with ice and beer
Yeah he was always stealin' the old man's car
Radio never came in too clear
So I'd hang out one on my piece of junk guitar
[Chorus]
Yeah we ruled from the blacktop
To the levee where the party never stopped
Yeah there was power in the night
The spirit was alive
When we would sing
Sha na na na na na na na
When we were kings
When we were kings
Sittin' around the fire one night Tommy called my name
I turned around, he said what do ya think
Had his arm around the prettiest girl I'd ever seen
He kissed her hard and took another drink
She laughed and said play me some Rolling Stones
I couldn't let that chance go by
Yeah I sang her "You Can't Always Get What you Want"
[Repeat Chorus]
That was the fall of '69
I guess Uncle Sam was hedging his bet
Tommy's number came up he said "Hey, I'll be Fine"
"I'll teach 'em a lesson they'll never forget"
Angel and I went to wave goodbye
I guess we'd always thought we'd see him again
You know I took her out after that a couple of times
We always just wound up talkin' 'bout him
[Repeat Chorus]
Shan na na na na na na na
When we were kings
Shan na na na na na na na
Shan na na na na na na na
Facts about When We Were Kings
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When We Were Kings is written by Gary Nicholson, Kix Brooks.
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It is first released on July 15, 2003 as part of Brooks & Dunn's album "Red Dirt Road" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the song "When We Were Kings" by Brooks and Dunn reflects on their past experiences of living unrestrained during their youth when they participated in rebellious activities and attended perpetual social gatherings. The song reflects on the nostalgia of past friendships, youthful love, and the invincibility felt during that time, symbolized by the metaphor of being kings ruling the night. The lyrics of the song from When We Were Kings focus on five main themes which include party elements and nostalgic elements and joyful elements and celebratory elements and empowerment elements. The song establishes two main themes because it uses nostalgia to show the significance of youth and friendship and the experience of losing someone. The lyrics contain themes of youthful rebellion and drinking, which may not be suitable for very young children. The content remains suitable for older children who require parental guidance because it contains no explicit language or violent content or sexual material.
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When We Were Kings falls under the genre Country.
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When We Were Kings song length is 4 minutes and 11 seconds.
Who wrote When We Were Kings lyrics?
When We Were Kings is written by Gary Nicholson, Kix Brooks.
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When was When We Were Kings released?
It is first released on July 15, 2003 as part of Brooks & Dunn's album "Red Dirt Road" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind When We Were Kings lyrics?
When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the song "When We Were Kings" by Brooks and Dunn reflects on their past experiences of living unrestrained during their youth when they participated in rebellious activities and attended perpetual social gatherings. The song reflects on the nostalgia of past friendships, youthful love, and the invincibility felt during that time, symbolized by the metaphor of being kings ruling the night. The lyrics of the song from When We Were Kings focus on five main themes which include party elements and nostalgic elements and joyful elements and celebratory elements and empowerment elements. The song establishes two main themes because it uses nostalgia to show the significance of youth and friendship and the experience of losing someone. The lyrics contain themes of youthful rebellion and drinking, which may not be suitable for very young children. The content remains suitable for older children who require parental guidance because it contains no explicit language or violent content or sexual material.
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Which genre is When We Were Kings?
When We Were Kings falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song When We Were Kings?
When We Were Kings song length is 4 minutes and 11 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 2003 Sony Music Entertainment
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