Story Behind The Song
So often told that my songs were excellent but not 'commercial' or mainstream enough to warrant any backing or investment.
Song Description
As well as expressing anger and frustration the song also delights in the 'coming of age' of an artist who no longer wishes to compromise his music to receive the attention of the industry controllers. Prefers now to write material which reflects his view
| Song Length |
4:15 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Irritated, Glad |
Subject |
Power, Celebration |
| Similar Artists |
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Fleetwood Mac |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
KINGS OF THE WAVES ? Ron Lindsay E mail ron.lindsay@blueyonder.co.uk
Verse 1
Those who bathe in affluence are drowning in their rivers
They are the jury and the judge, the law enforcing officers
Self preservation, how they manipulate
Verse 2
Listen you who criticise, a minstrel and his music
Created with simplicity, I want to hear you use it
You may have the power, but you really mean nothing to me
I reserve the right to challenge the kings
Chorus 1
Self elected kings of the airwaves
I give my regards to you all
I have no more need to impress you, au revoir, au revoir
(repeat)
Bridge
I may not be influenced by fashion
I want to be myself and no one else
Lead Break
Chorus 2
Kings of the waves you don?t rule the ocean
I have a right to sail on the sea
Why should I beg to seek your permission
Why don?t you listen to me
(repeat)
Verse 3
While I sing this song for you my spirit is rejoicing
It?s good to be one with myself no more compromising
Self preservation, a lesson I learnt from you
I reserve the right to challenge the kings
Chorus 1 Self elected etc
Chorus 2 Kings of the waves etc
Choruses 1 & 2 Cross vocal choruses and harmonies
(repeat three times)