The King Has Lost His Crown is a song by Swedish group ABBA, released on their 1979 album Voulez-Vous.
Synopsis
The song is a “vengeful ballad” whose lyrics are an allegory to describe the end of a relationship.[1]
Critical reception
On his book Abba – Uncensored on the Record, John Tobler said t...
[Verse 1]
I believe your new girl turned you down
And they say she's pushing you around
How does it feel? I guess it hurts your pride
Tell me my friend, how many nights you cried
[Chorus]
Disaster and disgrace - the king has lost his crown
Suddenly he's clumsy like a clown
The world is upside down
The king has lost his crown
[Verse 2]
Was it hard to step down from your throne
And to know tonight you're all alone?
Oh, what a shame, you really want that girl
She doesn't care, still, you just dream of her
[Chorus]
Disaster and disgrace - the king has lost his crown
Suddenly he's clumsy like a clown
The world is upside down
The king has lost his crown
Disaster and disgrace - the word is all around
Suddenly he's clumsy like a clown
The world is upside down
The king has lost his crown
[Outro]
Disaster and disgrace - the word is all around
Suddenly he's clumsy like a clown
The King Has Lost His Crown was written by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus.
The King Has Lost His Crown was produced by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus.
ABBA released The King Has Lost His Crown on Mon Apr 23 1979.