King Ink
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds · Other Songs - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
sheet, and I'm pretty sure a few sections are out of
order compared with the recorded song.
King Ink strolls into town
he sniffs around
King Ink kicks off his stink-boot
sand and soot and dust and dirt and
he's much bigger than you think
King Ink
King Ink, wake up, get up
Wake up, up, up, up, up, up
A bug crawls up the wall
King Ink feels like a bug
and he hates his rotten shell
Cha-cha-{10 cha's)
King Ink, get up, go forth
wake up-what's in that room
wake up- what's in that house?
Express thyself say something loudly
AAAAHHHH! What's in that room?
Sand and soot and dust and dirt
dirt dirt dirt dirt dirt dirt
King Ink feels like a bug
swimming in a soup-bowl
Oh yer! Yer! What a wonderful life
Fats Domino on the radio
King Ink
King Ink stands as a compelling song in the expansive discography of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, showcasing the group's signature blend of gothic rock and dark storytelling. The track reflects Cave's enduring fascination with themes of mortality, power, and the macabre, delivered through his distinctive baritone and the band's dynamic instrumentation. While the song operates within the broader context of their English-language catalogue, it captures the atmospheric depth and lyrical intensity that have defined the group's work for decades. This recording exemplifies the artistic evolution of the ensemble, balancing raw energy with the melancholic textures that fans have come to expect. As part of a rich body of work, King Ink contributes to the ongoing narrative of one of rock music's most influential and introspective acts.