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Artist: Mew
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King Christian (alternative version)
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King Christian (alternative version)
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Self-deception, shadows are forming
Copenhagen, Saturday morning
1577, there was born a king of
Architectural passion, conqueror and artist
Placed in dire peril, he would soon be victor
By his hands the land was flourshing
All I do is run tonight
Even twice as sweet, but half as bright
I did not intend to impersonate a friend
If I didn't know my luck
Listen to the clock's las ticking tock
I shall ascend at last
Like a question never asked
Does he not see the calm foreboding sea reflecting?
She who he has forsaken, queen Anna
All I do is run tonight
Even twice as sweet but half as bright
I did not intend to impersonate a friend
I could not remain your friend
Lest it would have made a difference then
Could it possibly?
Well, no, thanks to you and me
In the water he could not see her
His disorder made their love splinter fast
All I do is run tonight
Even twice as sweet but half as bright
I did not intend to impersonate a friend
If I didn't know my luck
Listen to the clock's las ticking tock
I shall ascend at last
Like a question never asked
Far away, moving faster everyday
Though I did not lose myself
I was hurt and overwhelmed
Once again we're triumphant in the end
There'll be tears to from a lake
Even kings can make mistakes.
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