King of Pain
Sting
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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 springtime'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 huntsman'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 in the pouring rain With the world turning circles running 'round my brain I guess I always thought you could 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
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Written by: Gordon Sumner
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10 facts about this song
Band and Members"King of Pain" is a song by the British rock band "The Police". The group's members include Sting (real name Gordon Sumner) as vocalist and bassist, the drummer Stewart Copeland, and guitarist Andy Summers.
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Album and ReleaseThis song is a part of their fifth and final studio album, "Synchronicity", which was released in 1983. "King of Pain" was released as a single in 1983.
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Song Position"King of Pain" is the second track on the second side of the "Synchronicity" album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the number three spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and number one on the Billboard Top Tracks chart. In the U.K., it reached number 17.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Sting, who said that the song's inspiration came to him while he was looking at the sun.
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GenreThe song is generally classified as New Wave, Post-Punk and Reggae Rock music.
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Song Meaning"King of Pain" is known for its metaphor-laden lyrics regarding Sting's painful separation from his first wife, Frances Tomelty. It is a song about depression, alienation, and feeling pain.
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Music VideoThe music video for "King of Pain" features all three members of the group playing in an outdoor setting, with various shots of nature and animals interspersed throughout the video.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, various artists have covered "King of Pain," including Alanis Morissette, whose version appeared on her 2005 album "The Collection."
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Sting's Personal ViewSting has frequently referred to "King of Pain" as the song he is proudest of from his time with The Police.
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