King of Pain
King of Pain

The Police - King of Pain Lyrics

Rock
Mar 4, 2003
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King of Pain Lyrics

There's a little black spot on the sun today
It's the same old thing as yesterday
There's a black hat caught in a high tree top
There's a flag pole rag and the wind won't stop
I have stood here before inside the pouring rain
With the world turning circles running 'round my brain
I guess I'm always hoping that you'll end this reign
But it's my destiny to be the king of pain

There's a little black spot on the sun today, that's my soul up there
It's the same old thing as yesterday, that's my soul up there
There's a black hat caught in a high tree top, that's my soul up there
There's a flag pole rag and the wind won't stop, that's my soul up there
I have stood here before inside the pouring rain
With the world turning circles running 'round my brain
I guess I'm always hoping that you'll end this reign
But it's my destiny to be the king of pain

There's a fossil that's trapped in a high cliff wall, that's my soul up there
There's a dead salmon frozen in a waterfall, that's my soul up there
There's a blue whale beached by a springtide's ebb, that's my soul up there
There's a butterfly trapped in a spider's web, that's my soul up there
I have stood here before inside the pouring rain
With the world turning circles running 'round my brain
I guess I'm always hoping that you'll end this reign
But it's my destiny to be the king of pain

There's a king on a throne with his eyes torn out
There's a blind man looking for a shadow of doubt
There's a rich man sleeping on a golden bed
There's a skeleton choking on a crust of bread

King of pain

There's a red fox torn by a huntmen's pack, that's my soul up there
There's a black winged gull with a broken back, that's my soul up there
There's a little black spot on the sun today
It's the same old thing as yesterday
I have stood here before inside the pouring rain
With the world turning circles running 'round my brain
I guess I'm always hoping that you'll end this reign
But it's my destiny to be the king of pain
King of pain
King of pain, king of pain
I'll always be king of pain
I'll always be king of pain
I'll always be king of pain
I'll always be king of pain

Writer(s): Gordon Sumner
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote 'King of Pain'?

    'King of Pain' was written by Sting, also known as Gordon Sumner. He was the lead singer and bassist for The Police.

  2. What inspired Sting to write 'King of Pain'?

    Sting wrote 'King of Pain' following his separation from his first wife, Frances Tomelty. The song expresses his personal anguish during that time, using symbolic imagery to project his emotional state.

  3. What is the significance of the 'little black spot on the sun' in the lyrics?

    The 'little black spot on the sun' is a metaphor for Sting's soul in pain. It reflects his feelings of despair and emotional turmoil following his marriage breakdown.

  4. How was the production of 'King of Pain' unique?

    'King of Pain' underwent significant changes during mixing, with the multitrack recording differing greatly from the final mix. Producer Hugh Padgham and Sting made the decision to strip down the song to emphasize its core elements, creating a more understated and evocative final version.

  5. How did critics react to 'King of Pain' upon its release?

    Critics generally praised 'King of Pain' for its evocative power and emotional depth. Stephen Thomas Erlewine from Allmusic highlighted it as a standout track, while Mike Duquette from Ultimate Classic Rock ranked it the fifth-best song by The Police. The song's poetic symbolism and memorable melodies were widely lauded.

  6. Did 'King of Pain' perform well on music charts?

    'King of Pain' saw moderate chart success. It reached No. 17 in the UK and performed better in Ireland, peaking at No. 7. However, it was one of the lower-charting singles for The Police, especially in countries like Belgium and Germany.

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