King of Sorrow
August Burns Red * Track #1 On Phantom Anthem
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- #12Laniakea
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King of Sorrow by August Burns Red
Release Date
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August Burns RedProduced by
Grant McFarland & Carson SlovakWrited by
JB Brubaker & Brent RamblerAbout
“King of Sorrow” is the first track on Phantom Anthem. Its guitar introduction was used in teasers to help promote the release of the album.
King of Sorrow Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'm the angel of the dead
Take a good look at me (Take a good look at me)
Grief is my guilty pleasure
I'm taking comfort in your pain
[Verse 2]
My happiness is your defeat
Your heartache makes me feel so complete
The compliments roll in and remind me I'm a good friend
I'm here for you until the end
[Pre-Chorus]
Open the door, let me in
I need you, you need me too
Open the door, let me in
Let me in
[Chorus]
I am the king, king of sorrow
I am the king, king of sorrow
Bow to me now, give me your tears
I am the king, king of sorrow
[Bridge]
Rest assured that everything will be okay
It's all going according to plan
Let me speak for you in these times of dread
I'll be your guide, now please just rest your head
[Verse 3]
I am the dead ringer
If it bleeds then it leads
Misery loves company and you've just met your match
[Pre-Chorus]
Open the door, I'll leave you be
Thank you for your sympathy
Open the door, I'll leave you be
I am the saint of empathy
[Outro]
Farewell (Farewell)
Farewell (Farewell)
Farewell (Farewell), I've consumed all that I need
Farewell (Farewell), I am the saint of empathy
King of Sorrow Q&A
Who wrote King of Sorrow's ?
King of Sorrow was written by JB Brubaker & Brent Rambler.
Who produced King of Sorrow's ?
King of Sorrow was produced by Grant McFarland & Carson Slovak.
When did August Burns Red release King of Sorrow?
August Burns Red released King of Sorrow on Fri Oct 06 2017.
Is there a music video?
Yes! It was released on May 9th and is directed by Dan Fusselman who also directed “The Frost.”
What did August Burns Red say about "King of Sorrow"?
On the Spotify Audio Commentary track, Brent Rambler describes the song’s message behind the lyrics:
The song is about the rise of social media and posting everything you see in your lives. One thing I’ve been seeing is a lot of people take advantage of people’s greed, getting involved in the passi...