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- Wheat Kings Lyrics

Sundown in the Paris of the prairie
Wheat kings have all treasures buried
And all you hear are the rusty breezes
Pushing around the weather vane Jesus

In his Zippo lighter, he sees the killer's face
Maybe it's someone standing in a killer's place
Twenty years for nothing, well that's nothing new
Besides, no one's interested in something you didn't do

Wheat kings and pretty things
Let's just see what the morning brings

There's a dream he dreams where the high school is dead and stark
It's a museum and we're all locked up in it after dark
Where the walls are lined all yellow, gray and sinister
Hung with pictures of our parents' prime ministers

Wheat kings and pretty things
Wait and see what tomorrow brings

Late breaking story on the CBC
A nation whispers, "We always knew that he'd go free"
They add, "You can't be fond of living in the past
'Cause if you are then there's no way that you're gonna last"

Wheat kings and pretty things
Let's just see what tomorrow brings
Wheat kings and pretty things
Oh, that's what tomorrow brings

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Who wrote Wheat Kings lyrics?


Wheat Kings is written by Gordon Downie, Robert Baker, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, Gordon Sinclair.
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When was Wheat Kings released?


It is first released on October 01, 1992 as part of Tragically Hip's album "Fully Completely" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Wheat Kings lyrics?


When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the Tragically Hip's song 'Wheat Kings' offers a vivid depiction of a tiny community where secrets are interred like gems, and the main character thinks about a wrong conviction that is still bothering them. The use of symbols such as 'Wheat kings' and 'pretty things' in the lyrics represents not only the outward beauty and success that might be concealing the darker truths but also the exploration of the themes of injustice, nostalgia, and the past's impact on the present. The lyrics of Wheat kings are primarily focused on social commentary, reflection, nostalgia, angst, and loneliness. However, through the simple means of nostalgia and memory, the song also highlights injustices and social issues as well as the hope and uncertainty surrounding the future. Although the lyrics have certain themes that might require parental discretion like crime references and existential meditations, they do not contain explicit language, violence, or adult content that would necessitate a higher rating.
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Which genre is Wheat Kings?


Wheat Kings falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Wheat Kings?


Wheat Kings song length is 4 minutes and 19 seconds.
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these lyrics are last corrected by Mark Whaling
Songwriter(s): Gordon Downie, Robert Baker, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, Gordon Sinclair
Record Label(s): 1992 UMG Recordings, Inc
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