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Kings of the World | Mississippi Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Kings of the World
Mississippi Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Women in the court yard,
Children on their knees,
Everybody knows them,
No-one is looking for me,
Robbers on the highway,
Beggars in the street,
Everyone is lonely,
No-one is trying to leave, Make way for the Kings of the world,
Make way for the Kings,
If they still are here
It's only a game,
We'll call back again,
To this time and the Kings of the World
Poppa's in the wheat field,
Loosers everywhere,
Makes you want a haver
Makes it easy to care,
Singers in the choir,
People in the trees,
Nature's filled with music,
Put there to make you believe,
Make way for the Kings of the world,
Make way for the Kings,
If they still are here
It's only a game,

We'll call back again,
To this time and the Kings of the World


Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mississippi's song "Kings of the World" paint a vivid picture of a society where everyone is struggling to survive - from the robbers on the highway to the beggars in the street. The imagery of women in the courtyard and children on their knees suggests a sense of servitude and vulnerability, while the mention of lonely people who aren't trying to leave creates a feeling of stagnation or hopelessness. In contrast to this bleak picture, the song speaks of the "Kings of the World" - a group of people who seem to reign unchallenged over this society. The repeated call to "make way" for them suggests a degree of reverence, but also hints at their power to displace or harm those who stand in their way.


The second verse brings in new imagery, depicting Poppa in the wheat field and "losers everywhere". The mention of a "haver" - meaning a person who helps collect and pack harvested grain - implies a sense of community and cooperation, as does the idea that it "makes it easy to care". The line "nature's filled with music, put there to make you believe" creates a sense of wonder and possibility, implying that there is beauty and meaning to be found even in the midst of struggle. The repetition of the chorus, with its mention of the "Kings of the World", reinforces the idea that these people hold a great deal of power or influence, but leaves the listener to wonder whether they are benevolent rulers or oppressors.


Overall, the lyrics of "Kings of the World" suggest a society that is fraught with tension and conflict, but also holds the possibility of hope and beauty. The repeated references to the Kings create a sense of intrigue and mystery, leaving the listener to contemplate their role in this world and what it means to be a ruler or a subject.


Line by Line Meaning

Women in the court yard,
Females in the open space,


Children on their knees,
Kids sitting on their knees,


Everybody knows them,
Everyone is familiar with them,


No-one is looking for me,
No one is searching for me,


Robbers on the highway,
Thieves on the road,


Beggars in the street,
Poor individuals in the road,


Everyone is lonely,
Everyone is in isolation,


No-one is trying to leave,
No one is attempting to depart,


Make way for the Kings of the world,
Clear the path for the rulers of the planet,


Make way for the Kings,
Allow the kings to pass,


If they still are here
If they are still existing,


It's only a game,
Life is merely a play,


We'll call back again,
We will remember this time,


To this time and the Kings of the World
To this era and the mighty leaders of the globe


Poppa's in the wheat field,
Father is in the wheat farm,


Loosers everywhere,
Unsuccessful individuals everywhere,


Makes you want a haver
Makes you want to have,


Makes it easy to care,
Makes it simpler to care,


Singers in the choir,
Vocalists in the group,


People in the trees,
People on the trees,


Nature's filled with music,
The world is filled with melodies,


Put there to make you believe,
Installed there to make you have faith,


Writer(s): Graham Goble

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Update: 2024-05-19