Written by Elf Power
On this song, the rather recondite lyrics seem to point at a Jesus-like figure that the narrator relies on. This mysterious, apparently omniscient, entity watches over the narrator and keeps him on the right path: "King of Earth has always known me / Always shown me all I've seen / Took my hand and lead me forward / Knowing what was meant to be." It's not clear whether this is about God or a malevolent cult leader who has somehow enthralled the narrator. Andrew Rieger's dry whispering vocals over layers of droning, lo-fi Middle Eastern rhythms, reeds and guitar, with a chanting background vocal all meld to make the song waver between an eerie, unsettling atmosphere and cosy, '60s-era raga vibes.
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