Not Even the King
Alicia Keys
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Money Some people so poor, all that they've got is money Oh, and diamonds Some people waste their life counting their thousands I don't care what they're offering How much gold they bring They can't afford what we've had Not even the king They can't afford what we've got Not even the king Oh, castles Some people so lonely, what good is a castle Surrounded by people? But ain't got a friend that's not on the payroll Oh, and I don't care what they bring They can have everything They can't afford what we've got Not even the king They can't afford what we've got Not even the king All the king's horses and all the king's men Came charging to get what we got They offered the crown and the offered the throne I already got what I want All the king's horses and all the king's men They came marching through They offered the world just to have what we got But I found the world in you I found the world in you So darling, listen Your arms around me worth more than a kingdom Yeah, believe that The trust that we feel the kings never felt that Yeah, this is the song that we sing We don't need anything They can't afford this This is priceless Can't afford what we've got Not even the king Can't afford what we've got Not even the king
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Written by: ALICIA AUGELLO-COOK, EMELI SANDE
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12 facts about this song
SONGWRITER CREDITS"Not Even the King" was co-written by Alicia Keys and Scottish singer-songwriter, Emeli Sandé.
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ALBUM PLACEMENTThe song is part of Alicia Key's fifth studio album, "Girl on Fire", which was released in 2012.
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SONG MEANINGThe lyrics of "Not Even the King" emphasize the inestimable value of love, which cannot be bought with all the riches in the world, hence the phrase "not even the king".
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LIVE PERFORMANCEAlicia Keys performed "Not Even the King" live at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, alongside other songs from the "Girl on Fire" album.
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MUSIC STYLEThe song is known for its simplicity and minimalistic production, featuring only Alicia Key's vocals and a piano.
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CRITICAL RECEPTION"Not Even the King" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its lyrical depth and Alicia Key's powerful vocal performance.
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INSPIRATIONBoth Alicia Keys and Emeli Sandé have cited their shared admiration for Nina Simone and Billy Holiday as inspirations for the songwriting in "Not Even the King”.
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COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCEDespite not being released as a single, "Not Even the King" contributed to the overall success of the "Girl on Fire" album, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
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PERSONAL SIGNIFICANCEIn an interview, Alicia Keys expressed that "Not Even the King" is a very personal song for her and reflects her own perceptions of love and value.
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NOTABLE COVERSThe song has been covered by several artists and contestants on singing competition shows, further testament to its popularity.
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SONG DURATIONThe song lasts 3 minutes and 7 seconds, standing as one of the shorter tracks on the "Girl on Fire" album.
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GENRE CLASSIFICATION"Not Even the King" falls under the genre of soul and R&B.
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