Years & Years - King -

The central refrain, "I was a king under your control / I wanna feel like you've let me go," highlights the irony of holding a title of power while being utterly powerless. Legacy and Impact Years & Years - King (Official Video)

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The track's infectious sound was a deliberate shift toward 1980s dance-pop after the band initially struggled with a "lame" early demo. The central refrain, "I was a king under

Control, loss of autonomy, and the struggle to "let go". let go let go let go of everything

He has noted the song is about the realization that "it feels good to be treated badly by someone" when you are under their control.

King - song and lyrics by Olly Alexander (Years & Years) - Spotify

Much of the backing track features frontman Olly Alexander's voice, which was heavily processed and sampled to create unique textures.