King of Spain
Moxy Früvous
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(Dave as The King) (Mike & Jian) Once I was the King of Spain now I eat humble pie Oh... my unspeakable wife, Queen Lisa now I eat humble pie I'm telling you I was the King of Spain now I eat humble pie And now I work at the Pizza Pizza (Jian yelling) 1 2 3 4! (Dave) Royalty, lord it looked good on me Buried in silk in the royal boudoir or going nuclear free Or playing Crokinole with the Princess of Monaco Telling my jokes to the OPEC leaders, getting it all on video (Dave) (rest) Once I was the King of Spain now I eat humble pie A palatial palace, that was my home now I eat humble pie I'm telling you I was the King of Spain now I eat humble pie And now I vacuum the turf at SkyDome (rest) Once he was the King of Spain (Dave) I can't wait, I'm lowering interest rates, my people say: (Jian speaking in a funny voice) "King, how are you such a genius? (Murray speaking) There's a roof overhead (Mike speaking in a funny voice) and food on our plates!" (Dave) It's laissez-faire, I don't even give a care Let's make Friday part of the weekend And give every new baby a chocolate eclair (Dave) (rest) Once I was the King of Spain now I eat humble pie Hey Clinton! Hey Yeltsin! Got problems? You phone me now I eat humble pie I'm telling you I was the King of Spain now I eat humble pie Now the Leafs call me up to drive the Zamboni (rest) Once he was the King of Spain (Dave speaking) Ladies and Gentlemen, I introduce to you the international orchestra! (rest do vocal solos) (Dave speaking) Now some of you might be wondering how I came to be living in Canada after being royalty in Spain. Should I tell them, guys? (everyone yelling but Dave) Tell us, King! (Dave) You see late one night when the palace was asleep Out of my royal chambers and into the garden I creep And I wait till the appointed time, when the moon is lighting the pitch At which point my peasant friend, who looks just like me Arrives and we make switch! (rest gasp) (Dave) Prince and pauper, junior and whopper World made up of silver and copper Under my own volition, I took a change of position So next time you drool in the pizza line Remember, slower pizza's more luscious (All) The King of Spain never rushes!!! (Dave) (rest) Once I was the King of Spain now I eat humble pie I was lookin' for off-handed ways to improve us now I eat humble pie I'm telling you I was the King of Spain now I eat humble pie And now I'm jamming with Moxy Fruvous! (rest) Once he was the King of Spain
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Written by: DAVID MATHESON, JIAN GHOMESHI, MICHAEL FORD, MURRAY FOSTER
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"King of Spain" is a song from "...And the Teens Shall Inherit the Earth," an album released in 1992 by the Canadian band Moxy Früvous.
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Band FormationMoxy Früvous was formed in 1990 in Thornhill, which is situated just outside of Toronto, Canada. The band consists of four members: Jian Ghomeshi, Mike Ford, Murray Foster, and Dave Matheson.
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GenreThe song "King of Spain" plays within Moxy Früvous' signature style, a mixture of folk, pop, and alternative rock, with elements of comedy and political satire woven into their lyrics.
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Song Popularity"King of Spain" is one of Moxy Früvous' most popular songs and showcases their distinctive sound and storytelling technique.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics of "King of Spain" narrate a humorous tale of the Spanish king who has been displaced and is now living incognito as a road sweeper in Canada. The song includes a monologue that allows for improvisation during live performances.
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Album ArtworkThe album cover for "...And the Teens Shall Inherit the Earth" interestingly featured a caricature of the band members as four different animals: a fox, a gorilla, a lion, and an eagle.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances of "King of Spain," band member Murray Foster often dons a royalty-styled costume, adding to the theatrical and comedic elements of the song.
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Music VideoA music video was produced for "King of Spain," which saw significant play on MuchMusic, a Canadian music video and entertainment channel, further boosting the song's popularity.
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DisbandmentDespite the popularity of songs like "King of Spain," Moxy Früvous unfortunately decided to disband in 2001. However, their music, including "King of Spain," continues to be enjoyed by a cult following.
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Multifaceted Band MembersThe band members, after the disintegration of Moxy Fruvous, went on to have successful careers individually. Jian Ghomeshi became a well-known broadcaster on CBC, Mike Ford released albums as a solo artist, Murray Foster founded Choir!Choir!Choir!, a community-singing initiative in Toronto, and Dave Matheson pursued a career in music education.
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