King Midas
Army of Lovers
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There was a king with magic hands There was a crown and a touch of gold The crown was up in the game of chance Welcome King Midas King Midas oh the secret of your touch King Midas oh I like your smile so much King Midas oh the way you spin me round I'm going down down down to Vegas There was a heart of broken dreams There was a town where the dreams came true The golden touch of the disco beat Welcome King Midas We are the stars and we like the fame We're the gamblers of Nevada You know the rules and you know the game The winner takes it all King Midas I love your heart of gold King Midas one look and I was sold King Midas the way you spin me round I'm going down down down to Vegas King Midas oh King Midas oh King Midas oh King Midas the way you spin me round I'm going down down down to Vegas There was a King with magic hands There was a crown and a touch of gold The crown was up in the game of chance Welcome King Midas We are the stars and we like the fame We're the gamblers of Nevada You know the rules and you know the game The winner takes it all King Midas oh the secret of your touch King Midas oh I like your smile so much King midas oh the way you spin me round I'm going down down down to Vegas The midas touch come hold me in your arms Las Vegas night my dream will come true The midas touch, the sparkle of your charm Las Vegas nights I'm longing for you You and all your money King Midas Oh king Midas Oh king Midas Oh king Midas Oh king Midas
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Written by: JONAS BERGGREN, ALEXANDER BENGT BARD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Army of Lovers" is a Swedish band that originated in the late 1980s. They are known for their flamboyant, eccentric style and catchy pop tunes. "King Midas" is one of the popular songs of this group.
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Song ReleaseThe song "King Midas" was released in the year 1991, featuring on their album "Massive Luxury Overdose".
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of Pop music, more specifically, Synthpop and Eurodance.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "King Midas" reference the legendary character from Greek mythology, King Midas, who had the ability to turn everything he touched into gold.
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Chart Performance"King Midas" performed well in Sweden, ranking within the top 25 on the music charts.
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Music VideoThe music video of "King Midas" is as eccentric as the band itself, featuring lavish, over-the-top costumes and sets that provide a nod to the 'Midas' theme.
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Band MembersArmy of Lovers has had a rotating cast of members throughout their career, but during the recording of "King Midas," the lineup consisted of Alexander Bard, Jean-Pierre Barda, and Camilla Henemark.
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Album SuccessThe album "Massive Luxury Overdose," which features "King Midas," is the band's most successful album, selling over 500,000 copies in Sweden alone.
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Unique StyleArmy of Lovers, including their song "King Midas," is known for their unique approach to music, often mixing elements of different styles and cultures in a way that made them stand out in the music industry.
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LegacySince its release, "King Midas" remains one of the most memorable songs by Army of Lovers, reflecting the band's trademark combination of flamboyant style and catchy pop tunes.
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