Marillion have released a new song! Hooray!
"We are the new Kings
Sailing our seas of diamonds and gold
We are the new Kings
Seldom seen, elsewhere and unknown
We are the new Kings
Buying up London from Monaco
We do as we please
While you do as you're told"
And it's wonderful. It's sixteen minutes long!
It's about the financial crash of 2008, the 1% who have all the money and power, the erosion of trust in our institutions, the downtrodden and vulnerable who are despised from on high by those who value only wealth, the heartbreaking way notions of patriotism have been hijacked by fascists - in outright rejection of the decency and welcomeness that we once stood for.
I think. It's all very clever and powerful, moving from section to section like a mini opera. The bit near the end when a spitfire comes in, in full quadraphonic surround sound, is sublime.
"The New Kings" is a song from Marillion's forthcoming new album "F*E*A*R* (F*** Everyone and Run)", released in late September. The first six minutes of "The New Kings" have been uploaded to Marillion's official YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xiwtl-ljUI0
I love it to bits and am Dad dancing around my home, singing very loudly (and badly). I'm even wearing a Marillion t-shirt.
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