reminiscent of escape (the piña colada song) (c'mon, you KNOW you know what i'm talking about here), king of diamonds follows a person's search for something they think they need (and want), only to discover they already have it.
it's surprisingly sweet, considering the storyteller (lead singer daniel blue, whose warm voice is absolutely delightful) admits to nearly cheating on his significant other. and motopony, who hail from seattle, surrounds the lyrics with a smooth groove (including a xylophone! who doesn't love a good xylophone?!) that lends the story a positive ending, rather than the angst it could've inspired.
i've been looking for the king of diamonds
but i guess the queen will do
i've been looking for the king of diamonds
'till the dealer gave me you
you've got everything together
you've got everything i want
you've got sharp and sparkling pleasure
even from the middle of your card
i've been looking for the king of diamonds
you know i've got the other three
spades and clubs they just ain't shining
and my heart knows nothing's free
you've got everything i needed
that's why i'm loving you so much
i damn near just up and cheated
'till i felt your woman's touch
i've been looking for the king of diamonds
but the queen will work just fine
i've been looking for the king of diamonds
'till the dealer made you mine
(mp3) king of diamonds by motopony
while you're at it, check out their blissfully gorgeous wait for me:
Wait For Me - Motopony by tinyogre
want to see the band? check them out at one of the following summer dates:
June 9, 2011//Seattle, WA//Tractor Tavern
June 25, 2011//Pasadena, CA//One Colorado
August 5, 2011//Boise, ID//Neurolux with Those Darlins
August 6, 2011//Salt Lake City, UT//Urban Lounge with Those Darlins
August 8, 2011//Denver, CO//Hi Dive with Those Darlins
buy motopony's self-entitled album, on which you can find king of diamonds, HERE.
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