It's Good to Be King
Tom Petty
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It's good to be king, if just for a while To be there in velvet, yeah, to give 'em a smile It's good to get high and never come down It's good to be king of your own little town Yeah, the world would swing if I were king Can I help it if I still dream time to time It's good to be king and have your own way Get a feeling of peace at the end of the day And when your bulldog barks and your canary sings You're out there with winners, it's good to be king Yeah I'll be king when dogs get wings Can I help it if I still dream time to time It's good to be king and have your own world It helps to make friends, it's good to meet girls A sweet little queen who can't run away It's good to be king, whatever it pays Excuse me if I have some place in my mind Where I go time to time
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"It's Good to Be King" is a song by American musician Tom Petty, from his second solo studio album, "Wildflowers," released in 1994.
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Album Success"Wildflowers," the album featuring "It's Good to Be King," reached triple platinum in the United States, with over three million copies sold.
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Song LengthWith a running time of five minutes and ten seconds, "It's Good to Be King" is one of the longer tracks on the "Wildflowers" album.
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Genre and StyleThis song is often categorized in the genres of Heartland rock and stoner rock, showcasing Petty's signature style of straightforward, heartfelt lyrics combined with catchy rock music.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "It's Good to Be King" wasn't released as a single, it gained substantial airplay and has become a fan favorite, contributing to the overall success of the "Wildflowers" album.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "It's Good to Be King" provide a narrative about the fantasy of absolute power and the consequences that can come from unchecked authority.
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Live performancesTom Petty and The Heartbreakers included "It's Good to Be King" in their live performances, complete with extended musical improvisations to spotlight each band member's musical prowess.
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Music VideoInterestingly, "It's Good to Be King" never had an official music video, differing from many other popular songs of the time.
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Song CollaborationThe song showcases well the collaboration between Tom Petty and Rick Rubin, the producer of the "Wildflowers" album.
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LegacyDespite Tom Petty's passing in 2017, "It's Good to Be King" continues to enjoy regular airplay and maintain its popularity among rock music fans worldwide.
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