King of Emotion

Big Country

About King of Emotion

"King of Emotion" is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country, released in 1988 as the lead single from their fourth studio album Peace in Our Time. It was written by Stuart Adamson and produced by Peter Wolf. "King of Emotion" reached No. 16 in the UK, No. 11 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks and No. 20 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks. A music video was filmed to promote the single, directed by Richard Lowenstein. It received breakout rotation on MTV. Recalling the song in the early 1990s, Adamson commented of the song being influenced by the Rolling Stones' "Honky Tonk Women": "There was a groove that suited us, so I thought why not go the whole hog and write our own song?" In 2002, the song was performed by British singer-songwriter Steve Harley (of Cockney Rebel) at the Stuart Adamson Tribute Concert.  


Year:
1996
4:10
63 
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I know where all that time has gone
Blown and drifted listening to an August night
I see where I was wrong
But how could I know that you were right
When you said I would need something wild
Something crazy to carry me
I would see you naked and weary
But with pride in your eyes that put shame in me
I wait to find the things I need but I know 
I want that love
King of Emotion
Stronger than you and so much deeper than me
I know that love is King of Emotion
King of Emotion take a walk with me
I know that love is King of Emotion
King of Emotion take a walk with me
You know where all that time has gone
Grown up and left
Washed out like an April day
See all those pretty little things you knew
Worn and faded they lie cast away
You said you would need something wild
Something special to carry you
You would see me naked and weary
But with pride in my eyes that put shame in you
Until you find the things you need I know
I want that love
King of Emotion
Stronger than you and so much deeper than me
I know that love is King of Emotion
King of Emotion take a walk with me
I know that love is King of Emotion
King of Emotion take a walk with me
Until we find the things we need I know
I want that love
King of Emotion
Stronger than you and so much deeper than me
I know that love is King of Emotion
King of Emotion take a walk with me
I want that love
King of Emotion
Stronger than you and so much deeper than me
I know that love is King of Emotion
King of Emotion take a walk with me

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Big Country

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Written by: STUART ADAMSON

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10 facts about this song

Background Info
"King of Emotion" is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country.
Release Date
The song was released in 1988 as the lead single from their fourth studio album, "Peace in Our Time".
Charting
It reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, making it a relatively successful single for the band.
Music Video
The music video for the song featured the band performing on a stage made to look like a chess board, with the members of the band being the chess pieces.
Songwriting
Stuart Adamson, the lead singer and guitarist of the band, is credited with writing the song.
Genre
The song is an example of the new wave/alternative rock sound that Big Country became famous for in the 1980s.
Alternate Version
An alternate version of the song, called the "No Bad Thing" mix, was included as a extra track on the 12’’ and CD single releases.
Legacy
Despite not reaching the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart, "King of Emotion" has remained one of Big Country's most popular songs over the years. It is often played on classic rock radio stations.
Live Performances
"King of Emotion" is frequently performed live by Big Country and is typically well-received by audiences. The song’s stirring lyrics and catchy melody make it a fan favorite.
Symbolism
The song's lyrics, like many of Big Country's songs, exhibit patriotic and nationalistic themes, with references to Scottish heritage and rugged landscapes.

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