King of My Castle

Wamdue Project

About King of My Castle

"King of My Castle" is a song by American electronic music producer Chris Brann under his Wamdue Project alias, with vocals by Gaelle Adisson. It was originally released in 1997 as a downtempo song, but became a worldwide club hit in 1999 when it was remixed by house producer Roy Malone and featured on the 1998 album Program Yourself. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs. Outside the United States, the song topped the UK Singles Chart and peaked within the top 10 on the charts of at least 12 other countries, including France, Germany, the Netherlands and Norway. The song's title and lyrics reference Sigmund Freud's theory of the unconscious which holds that the human ego is not free and is instead controlled by its own unconscious Id (see Id, ego and super-ego); in Freud's own words, "das Ich ist nicht Herr im eigenen Hause" ("the ego is not king of its own castle"). Hence, one of the song's two music videos consists of footage from the 1995 anime film Ghost in the Shell, where people with cyborg implants have their actions controlled against their will by a hacker criminal known in the film as "puppetmaster." 


Year:
2011
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Must be the reason why I'm king of my castle
Must be the reason why I'm free in my threshole
Must be the reason why I'm king of my castle
Must be reason why I'm making examples to you

Must be, the reason, why I'm king of 
Must be, the reason, why I'm king of 

Must be the reason why I'm king of my castle
Must be the reason why I'm free in my threshole
Must be the reason why I'm king of my castle
Must be reason why I'm making examples to you

Must be the reason why I'm king of my castle
Must be the reason why I'm free in my threshole
Must be the reason why I'm king of my castle
Must be reason why I'm making examples to you

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Wamdue Project

Chris Brann (born March 25, 1972) is an American electronic music producer and remixer. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Brann is known for his work under the monikers Wamdue Project and Ananda Project. more »

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Written by: Chris Brann, Gaelle Addison

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"King of My Castle" was released on November 9, 1998, by the American production trio Wamdue Project.
Popularity
The song topped the charts in at least 13 countries, including the UK, where it went on to become the third-best selling single of 1999.
Different Genres
"King of My Castle" is classified as a house and trance song, showcasing vibrant electronic elements and synth patterns.
Music Video Innovation
The music video for this single features pioneering advances in CGI graphics for its time, including both computer-generated landscapes and characters.
Re-release
The song experienced a resurgence in popularity after being re-released in 2004 and 2008.
Sample
The track uses a sample from the song "One Step Ahead" by American R&B singer Aretha Franklin.
Unexpected Success
Originally, "King of My Castle" was an album-only song that gained popularity when it was used in the TV show 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', leading to its single release.
Lyrics Meaning
Despite its upbeat tempo, the lyrics express a sense of disillusionment, suggesting a narrative about feeling trapped in one's own life and needing an escape.
Formation
Wamdue Project was founded by Chris Brann in Atlanta, Georgia in 1996.
Recognition
"King of My Castle" received a Nomination for Best Selling British Single at the 2000 Brit Awards.

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