I Used To Be A King
Graham Nash · Other Songs - Graham Nash
and everything around me turned to gold
I thought I had everything
Now I'm left without a hand to hold
But it's all right I'm ok
How are you?
For what it's worth I must say
I love you
and in my bed late at night
I miss you
Someone is gonna take my heart
No one is gonna break my heart again
I used to be a King
and everything around me turned to rust
It's because I built my life on sand
and I watched it turn in the dust
But it's all right I'm ok
I want to know how you are
For what it's worth I must say
I loved you as you are
and in my bed
where are you?
Someone is gonna take my heart
No one is gonna break my heart again
break...
Someone is gonna take my heart
No one is gonna break my heart again!
I used to be a King
but everything around me turned around
but I know all I have to do is sing
and I lift myself way off the ground Yeah!
But it's all right I'm ok
How are you?
For what it's worth I must say
I love you
and in my bed late at night
God, how I miss you
Someone is gonna take my heart
but, No one is gonna break my heart again
No, no, no, no
I Used To Be A King
Graham Nash's 'I Used To Be A King' stands as a poignant reflection on the fragility of power and the passage of time. Recorded during the height of his fame following the success of 'Grace Sings,' the track captures a moment of introspection where the protagonist confronts the inevitable decline of status. The song's narrative arc mirrors Nash's own journey from the spotlight of the 1960s folk-rock movement to a more mature, reflective phase in his career. With its distinctive acoustic arrangement and Nash's characteristic vocal delivery, the recording serves as both a personal confession and a universal commentary on the human condition. It remains a significant piece in his discography, illustrating his ability to blend storytelling with emotional depth.