Songs About Kings

Updated April 1, 2024

When it comes to Songs About Kings, there is no limit to the artists who have written about this feeling. We gathered 23 of our favorites.

Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon

From the album, Only By The Night, released on September 23, 2008

"Sex on Fire" is a song by Kings of Leon that was released in 2008 as the first single from their album Only by the Night. The song became an international hit, reaching number one in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, the song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Kings of Leon lead singer Caleb Followill, his brother Nathan Followill, and their cousin Matthew Followill. It was produced by Jacquire King. The song's instrumentation consists of guitars, bass, drums, and vocals. The song's lyrics are about sexual desire and passion.

Kings & Queens by Ava Max

From the album, Heaven & Hell, released on September 18, 2020

"Kings & Queens" is a song by American singer and songwriter Ava Max, released as the lead single from her debut studio album Heaven & Hell (2020) on March 18, 2020. The song was written by Max, Madison Love, Cirkut, and Henry Walter, and produced by Cirkut and Walter. "Kings & Queens" is a pop and dance-pop song with elements of trap, R&B, and EDM. The song contains a sample of "We Will Rock You" by Queen. The song's lyrics are about empowering women and girls. The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its empowering message and Max's vocal performance. "Kings & Queens" peaked at number one in Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and peaked at number two in Canada, Denmark, Finland, Malaysia, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, and Sweden. In the United States, the song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Max's first top-five single in the country. The song was certified multi-pl

Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston

From the album, Beautiful Girls, released on July 23, 2007

"Beautiful Girls" is a song by Sean Kingston, produced by J.R. Rotem. The song was released in 2007 as the second single from Kingston's self-titled debut album. The song samples Ben E. King's "Stand by Me" and reached number one in the United States, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Salió El Sol by Don Omar

From the album, King Of Kings, released on January 1, 2006

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. The man is trying to convince the woman to leave her current relationship and be with him instead. He tells her that she is the only one who can make him happy and that he will do anything for her. The production details are not available.

Kingston by Faye Webster

From the album, Atlanta Millionaires Club, released on May 24, 2019

"Kingston" is a song by Faye Webster that was released as a single on August 28, 2020. It was produced by Webster and her frequent collaborator Cole Johnson. The song is about Webster's hometown of Kingston, Georgia, and her love for its people and culture. She pays tribute to the city's history and its residents, who she says are some of the most genuine and kind-hearted people she has ever met. "Kingston" is a mellow, acoustic track that features Webster's soulful vocals and guitar playing. Johnson's production gives the song a warm and nostalgic feel, evoking the feeling of driving down a country road on a summer day.

Get Low by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz

From the album, Kings Of Crunk, released on October 29, 2002

"Get Low" is a song by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, produced by Lil Jon. The song was released on January 8, 2002, as the lead single from the group's third studio album Kings of Crunk (2002). It peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. The song features vocals from Lil Jon and rappers Ludacris and Busta Rhymes. The song is based on the bass line of the song "What You Won't Do for Love" by Bobby Caldwell. The song's lyrics are about sex and include various references to oral sex and anal sex. The song's music video was directed by Hype Williams and features Lil Jon, Ludacris, and Busta Rhymes in a nightclub. The video was nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Rap Video and Best Dance Video.

Kingslayer (feat. BABYMETAL) by Bring Me The Horizon

From the album, POST HUMAN: SURVIVAL HORROR, released on October 30, 2020

The song "Kingslayer (feat. BABYMETAL)" by Bring Me The Horizon is a metal song with elements of electronic music. The song features vocals from the Japanese pop group BABYMETAL. The song was produced by Jordan Fish and Matt Kean of the band Bring Me The Horizon.

King's Dead (with Kendrick Lamar, Future & James Blake) by Jay Rock

From the album, King's Dead (with Kendrick Lamar, Future & James Blake), released on January 12, 2018

"King's Dead" is a collaboration between hip hop artist Jay Rock, rappers Kendrick Lamar and Future, and producer James Blake. The song was produced by Mike WiLL Made-It, Teddy Walton, and Blake, and was released on January 11, 2018, as the lead single from Rock's third studio album, Redemption. The song features a sparse, atmospheric instrumental with heavy bass and a trap-influenced beat. The lyrics explore themes of fame and power, with each artist giving their own perspectives on the power struggles of the music industry. Lamar's verse at the end of the song serves to tie together the narrative, with the line "King's dead, long live the King" serving as a call to action.

Check Yes, Juliet by We The Kings

From the album, We The Kings, released on October 7, 2007

"Check Yes, Juliet" is a song by American pop punk band We The Kings. It was released as the lead single from their self-titled debut studio album on April 1, 2007. The song was written by Travis Clark, Hunter Thomsen, Charles Trippy, and Drew Thomsen and was produced by Sam Hollander and Dave Katz. The song is an upbeat and anthemic love song which talks about two people in love but they are separated. The two people in the song exchange letters and then, in the end, the guy tells the girl to "check yes, Juliet". The single peaked at number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number seven on the US Mainstream Top 40 and number 28 on the Pop 100 chart. It also charted in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. "Check Yes, Juliet" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over one million certified downloads. It was also certified Platinum in Australia for selling over 70,000 copies.