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that's probably the deepest lyrics for a power trip i've ever read

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its definately "king" because of the reference to world leaders bowing down and the pope and of course that it rhymes with "kiss my ring".

I've always thought this is about some kind of trojan horse. He wants to become powerful not just out of greed but this robin hood idea of giving something back where it has been taken. The line 'I want to write the magazines the housewifes read' is probably my favourite soundgarden lyric.

I like the start of this song where the voice and the lead guitar are playing the melody together and if you think about how loud and high it is its pretty amazing.

Very good driving song.

You stupid fucking bell ends. He's got an American accent and he's saying "KIIIIIING, KIIIIIIING" Yea? Get it? "I want to be kiiiiiiiiiiiiing" DUH. Talk about fucking blindingly obvious. You can distinctly hear the "Kcc" noise. I mean, you guys can see the lyrics where it clearly says "king" and you can't even make the fucking connection! The next person to comment saying "he says gay" is a stupid cunt.

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Let me start by saying that I know it's king, and I know it's obvious that it's king. But there's no need to be so rude. Homophobes like you make me sick.

@Supah Dude Holy crap, can't believe you came back to reply to another comment after 12 years.

I'm quite sure he says near the end of the second stanza "I want to be gay". Some of you may not agree but listen to it carefully and you'll see what I mean.

Best off the album! I also thought Chris was saying "I want to be gay" towards the end of the song. Aw well Chris owns regardless if he's hinting gayness or not.

Let me clear up this issue: The lyric sheet says king. It clearly sounds like he's saying gay. With king, the song is a passable rocker. With gay, it's also a very funny one that makes people like Supah Dude uncomfortable. Winner: "I want to be gay."

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@Maniac Cop Doesn't make me uncomfortable. It's just annoying because it's wrong. Dick head.

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Soundgarden Louder Than Love Power Trip I want to be A cowboy star upon the screen Oh hey I want to drive My cowboy car across the scene Oh hey I want to write The magazines the housewives read And I want to be In control of everything I want to be King I want to make the toys You buy for Christmas Eve Yeah and I want o be The father of the ethnic child Who stars on T.V. Oh yeah and I, I want to write The magazines the housewives read Oh hey and I want all the leaders Of the Thirld World To answer to me I want to be King I want to be King So maybe now the Pope Will bow and kiss my ring I wanna be King

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• Released 05 de September, 1989
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I want to be A cowboy star upon the screen Oh hey and I want to drive My cowboy car across the scene Oh hey and I want to write The magazines the housewives read And I want to be In control of everything I want to be king

I want to make the toys You buy for christmas eve Yeah and I want to be The father of the ethnic child Who stars on t.v Oh yeah and i, I want to write The magazine the housewives read Oh hey and I want all the leaders Of the third world To answer to me I want to be king I want to be king So maybe now the pope Will bow and kiss my ring I wanna be king

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Lyrics by Chris Cornell

Music by Hiro Yamamoto

I want to be

A cowboy star upon the screen

Oh hey and I want to drive

My cowboy car across the scene

Oh hey and I want to write

The magazines the housewives read

And I want to be

In control of everything

I want to be King

I want to make the toys

You buy for Christmas Eve

Yeah and I want to be

The father of the ethnic child

Who stars on T.V.

Oh yeah and I, I want to write

The magazine the housewives read

Oh hey and I want all the leaders

Of the Third World

To answer to me

So maybe now the Pope

Will bow and kiss my ring

I wanna be King

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The song "Power Trip" by Soundgarden explores themes of ambition, control, and the desire for dominance. The lyrics depict the singer's desire to be a prominent figure with control over various aspects of society.

In the verses, the singer expresses aspirations to be a cowboy star on-screen, driving a cowboy car, and writing magazines for housewives to read. These lines suggest a longing for fame and influence in the entertainment industry. Additionally, the desire to be "in control of everything" reflects a craving for power.

The chorus emphasizes the singer's longing to be a king, a symbol of ultimate authority and dominion. This desire extends to wanting to make popular toys, father an ethnically diverse child who stars on TV, and have leaders of the Third World answer to them. These ambitions appear to stem from a hunger for control and recognition from a position of superiority.

The repeated phrase "I want to be King" intensifies the singer's yearning and reinforces their desire for power. The reference to the Pope bowing and kissing their ring illustrates an aspiration for acknowledgement and submission from even the highest authority figures.

Overall, "Power Trip" is an exploration of the hunger for control, influence, and dominance, with the singer expressing a relentless desire to be the ultimate figure of power.

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I want to be A cowboy star upon the screen Oh hey and I want to drive My cowboy car across the scene Oh hey and I want to write The magazines the housewives read And I want to be In control of everything I want to be king

I want to make the toys You buy for christmas eve Yeah and I want to be The father of the ethnic child Who stars on T. V. Oh yeah and I, I want to write The magazine the housewives read Oh hey and I want all the leaders Of the third world To answer to me I want to be king I want to be king So maybe now the pope Will bow and kiss my ring I wanna be king

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Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Matt Cameron became the band's full-time drummer in 1986, while bassist Ben Shepherd became a permanent replacement for Yamamoto in 1990. more »

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