Kings And Queens
Aerosmith · Draw The Line
Long ago in days I'm told
Were ruled by Lords of greed
Maidens fared with gold they dared
To bare their wombs that bleed
Kings and queens and guillotines
Taking lives denied
Starch and parchment laid the laws
When bishops took the ride
Only to deceive
Oh I know I lived this life before
Somehow know now truths I must be sure
Tossin, turnin' nightmares burnin'
Dreams of swords in hand
Sailin' ships the Viking spits
The blood of father's land
Only to deceive
Living times of knights and mares
Raising swords for maidens fair
Sneer at death
Fear only loss of pride
Living other centuries
Deja vu or what you please
Follows true to all who do or die
Screams of no reply
They died
Screams of no reply
And died
Lordy Lordy they died
Lordy Lordy they died
Live and do or die
They died
Live and no reply
They died
Were ruled by Lords of greed
Maidens fared with gold they dared
To bare their wombs that bleed
Kings and queens and guillotines
Taking lives denied
Starch and parchment laid the laws
When bishops took the ride
Only to deceive
Oh I know I lived this life before
Somehow know now truths I must be sure
Tossin, turnin' nightmares burnin'
Dreams of swords in hand
Sailin' ships the Viking spits
The blood of father's land
Only to deceive
Living times of knights and mares
Raising swords for maidens fair
Sneer at death
Fear only loss of pride
Living other centuries
Deja vu or what you please
Follows true to all who do or die
Screams of no reply
They died
Screams of no reply
And died
Lordy Lordy they died
Lordy Lordy they died
Live and do or die
They died
Live and no reply
They died
Kings And Queens - Aerosmith
Released on the 1985 album Draw The Line, "Kings And Queens" stands as a defining rock anthem from Aerosmith's mid-career resurgence. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of hard-hitting riffs, melodic hooks, and frontman Steven Tyler's soaring vocals, solidifying their status as a cornerstone of 1980s hard rock. As a staple of their discography, the song captures the raw energy and theatrical flair that characterized their work during this pivotal era, resonating deeply with fans and critics alike. It remains a powerful representation of Aerosmith's ability to craft memorable, high-energy recordings that have endured for decades.