KING OF MEN
Do you always look for me
When you get home from school
Is my silence any defence
Am I just your online fool

They ask me stupid questions
And I always say I’m fine
Then they turn back to their TV
As my mother drinks more wine

I weighed myself this morning
And I need to check my skin
Is it any wonder they hate me 
Have you seen the mess I’m in

But I will be the king of men
And they will know their place
Everyone will then kneel down
When they see my face

I will have a thousand friends
And we will meet and then
They’ll include me in their plans
When I’m the king of men

I was never popular
But they can’t deny I’ve tried
Sometimes the more I’ve given
The more it seems I’ve cried


I’m sick of being told
That it’s just their jealousy
Just because I’m doing well
There’s no need to punish me

As I see another moon
Give way to another sun
Is there any point in fighting
Any need to carry on

For I will be the king of men
And they will know their place
Everyone will then kneel down
When they see my face

I will have a thousand friends
And we will meet and then
They’ll include me in their plans
When I’m the king of men

King of Men

All songs written by Paul Ariss. Vocals by Paul Ariss except Blinded (Not Anymore), vocal by Joe McBride and Is Never Me by Chloe Pownall. Most tracks also available on Spotify and all major streaming platforms.   'Salt and Vinegar' performed by actor/director Kwame Kwei-Armah