Jamiroquai - King For A Day

Music video by Jamiroquai performing King For A Day. (C) 2006 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK) Limited

[@LGuiilhermee]

Is this the place where ppl who love underrated songs find each other?!

[@nannybebe74]

Yes! Hello.

[@lynharris1053]

Yes it is my friend.x

[@santiagoelsantos645]

Yes, Nice to meet you, and welcome to the club.

[@xzitdan]

Yes, it is.

[@Leamick]

Hope so, modern life is sooo boring 🍻

[@lbella369]

2024 I still listen to it, it's my favorite

[@nannybebe74]

This song is seriously stunning. So underrated.

[@francemary1863]

it is, he is magnificent. A voice, a melodic line, a lyrics to cry of emotion

[@loupneige]

Indeed, and like actually many songs from late nineties and early 2000s. An era where romance was particularly sharp and stylish. We are still not ready for this again yet.

[@Brimstoneandfire]

The first time I heard it, I was watching this video. Absolutely fantastic!

[@Pipistrello4ever]

Explain me HOW is this song underrated???? It's top on my heart's list!!

[@badulli]

Can not agree more! amazing song

[@nonamenoname1942]

Every genius has his masterpiece. This song is obviously Jamiroquai's masterpiece.

[@karoshi464]

With "blow your mind."

[@owenhunt]

@@karoshi464 That song is comfortably their masterpiece. I honestly think that 'Summer Girl' and 'Carla' are all time great tracks too.

[@robinsalario4372]

almos all songs are masterpieces.

[@MrMcBrainiac]

With these guys though, many masterpieces...

[@hristoskase6606]

I honestly prefer four other songs by Jamiroquai, Just Another Story, Too Young To Die, When You Gonna Learn and Scam. TROTSC is even my all-time favourite album.

[@tanathos0414]

Jay Kay is not only king for a day but for all time.

[@EnriqueAviles]

One of the best Jamiroquai’s songs!

[@adiyeet9872]

One of my favorites!

[@RasT108]

Just a revenge song when Zender left.

[@barbarakimballwalker3053]

@@RasT108 "Just"?

[@RasT108]

@@barbarakimballwalker3053 yeah it's not on my top 10 JK tunes.

[@mr.amadeuscrisantemus6267]

Jamiroquai deserves to have all their songs in a museum as artworks

[@kevinsephiroth]

This song is so good and underrated.

[@Epiales3]

First time ive heard it years. Sounds more catchier now for some reason. Good song.

[@reynacardenasandazabal8477]

Pensé que era la única que lo creía!

[@TheDailyMemesShow]

DAMN RIGHT!

[@delireent.3960]

@¡GOHAN FOREVER!. the first Time i listened the album, it was the song i liked the most

[@NIKODERISSO]

Nice song. I love the piano part

[@escaryromano]

Toby Smith's last appearance in a Jamiroquai video... Toby was a talented musician & a genius... Rest In Peace, Toby Smith (1970-2017)

[@funnyratsmod8268]

Mais ele ainda está vivo

[@nobrearknjo]

@@funnyratsmod8268 O Jay sim, o Toby não

[@steelydan123456789]

absolutely rip Toby! musical genius

[@californyaeh]

Jamiroquai Lyrics "King For A Day" There's no way I'm coming back to you I've just got to say That everything we did is through You tried to undermine The better ranges of my nature But soon your going to find You should have started talking straighter Now don't you worry I won't put you down I'm in no hurry, baby To see you go to ground Because it's true what they say You know it's true what they say Your only king for a day I guess your happy that way Well there's no hope For peace and reconciliation You're quick to play your hand But what you haven't learnt is patience So look before you leap To tell the world your coloured story It's clear your talk is cheap You'd do anything to get your glory So spread your wings and fly There is no doubt You're so sorry inside you've got something to shout about Because it's true what they say You know it's true what they say You're only king for a day I guess you're happy that way And there's no love Ever to be lost between us I guess this is because The damage that you've done is so grievous So I hang my head To dwell on what might have been But what you left instead Is pieces of a broken dream Now don't you worry I won't put you down I'm in no hurry To see you go to ground Because it's true what they say You know it's true what they say You're only king for a day I guess you're happy that way So spread your wings and fly There is no doubt You're so sorry inside you've Got something to shout about Because it's true what they say You know it's true what they say Your only king for a day I guess you're happy that way Don't you see that your only king for a day You must believe that..

[@LaPetiteLulu]

I've just stop to say? (I'm French)

[@AAdy-jf4wj]

Merci pour les paroles 🤛🤜🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️🧙‍♀️🧙‍♂️🦄bonne idée

[@black76561]

Dedicated to a narcissist ex of mine!!

[@Jerzeejaylive]

@@black76561Did the same, eons ago! Damn, it was so fitting! All I did was hit play but it was my magnum opus!

[@autumnhomer9786]

🎀Thank you🎀

[@inkpaper9134]

20 years later... This album (Synkronized) is still great! What's an artist :)

[@adiyeet9872]

I'm still here listening to it every day!

[@DrumsTheWord]

The drumming is superb...and then the tune. The use of traditional instruments. Brits STILL making the best music.

[@stanleyvlad9930]

One of the best songs of Jamiroquai...

[@thosexblackxroses]

Piano is everything in this song!!!

[@vendimia_3360]

toda la instrumentacion de musica clasica es exelente

[@LadyBloodyWrists]

R.I.P. Toby Smith, an extremely giften keyboardist

[@Haryel1987]

Toby is the key in this song

[@vamoaabrazarno1502]

Keys yes

[@vamoaabrazarno1502]

And strings

[@marianamendoza7263]

The empty space that Stuart lefts on Jamiro was very hard,i hope that Jay and Stuart still continues talks each other,after all they share so much moments together.

[@NobodyNadie1111]

Doubt it. When Automaton came out, Zender posted something like “look how dirty they did me”, but Zender had mood/social issues which affected his interactions with the band, according to Jay & Derrick

[@marianamendoza7263]

​​​@@NobodyNadie1111 So sad to heard that :(.Stuart is gonna be a esencial part of jamiro,one the best bassist of the band.

[@spacecowboy2483]

Rumor has it this was dedicated to Stuart Zender for leaving the band hastily and in bad terms. We'll probably never get to know the whole truth, but if that is so, man, this is song is a strong "I don't ever want to see you again" message to end the relationship. No hope of a reunion anytime soon!

[@monicaduncan7109]

Oh to be a fly on the wall! With what truly happened 🥲

[@Thinker1985]

I don't know but it sure inspired an amazing song!

[@Blueskies2513]

British Diss tracks

[@bexsonelixabeth7816]

I had this album on cassette and I thrashed it as a teenager. This of course was back when people didn't know what I was talking about when I said Jamiroquai!

[@theoneandonlykyle9800]

I miss the 90s that decade was awesome this song is 🔥🔥🔥

[@amjh4lah809]

Possibly my favourite Jamiroquai song. And I love alot of em!❤

[@snofi69]

Masterpiece. I think the Lyrics is about the Stuart situation. Also, this song would be perfect for a James Bond movie.

[@denise947]

In my opinion, Jamiroquai doesnt have any bad song. I just love all of their songs :( I want to watch them live but they won't have any tour or concert here at my country so... yeah.

[@markprivett5723]

Denise 陈美丽 I agree

[@danielarellano4595]

maybe on their new tour you can see them, they're comming to Mexico in April, so excite to see my favourite group live!!!

[@1lekhine]

Denise 陈美丽 I was there yesterday infront of his show. The Man is amazing. The same voice and sound and dance. What a style. Nobody is even close to this Master! Viña del Mar , Chile.

[@pegeorgieva]

It's worth travelling abroad for them! Did this already 3 times :)

[@KosTis]

RDLS joined the chat

[@olgaswarovski]

Мой любимый певец. Его голос и стиль не перепутать ни с кем. От его музыки мурашки по коже. Была на его живом концерте с симфоническим оркестром на сцене. Джами выступал больше двух часов. Он великолепен!!!

[@scra2et6]

Где и когда?

[@YaroslavPetrov.]

Да, было бы интересно узнать, на каком именно концерте Вы были. С симфоническим оркестром, пожалуй, только припомню Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2010.

[@GeekyGryffindorGirl]

I forgot how much I loved this video/song. Feels more relevant than ever today, the lyrics and visuals are a perfect metaphor for the corrupt elite. I love the way they've dressed them in French Revolution garb - symbolising that their days are numbered...

[@ProudJewishQueen1979]

Best song I have ever heard in my life.

[@helenavazquez954]

♡♡♡ its true ... the best

[@vladisbad659]

it's good but not the best

[@joeyspider]

THIS AND VIRTUAL INSTANITY WOOOW BLOW THE MIND

[@TiberiusStorm]

Almost all their songs are the best!

[@user-ii4pt4ku7n]

Miki Marble

[@robertadrian2634]

A perfect classic breakup song.

[@musicbyimpulse]

but it's actually about the band's bassist who left, Stuart Zender

[@rachelsnape]

Wow I've just read up on the supposed inspiration for this song. Makes it even more haunting and full of suppressed emotion. We try to make out that we''re glad somebody has left and that we're better off without them, but in reality loosing a close friend is almost as painful ( sometimes more) than losing a great love. "The damage that you've done is so grievous"...says it all. I adore this track from the lyrics to the instrumental twist and Jay does look good as a scruffy gentleman ;)

[@soundscapesMPLS]

@@adamjona98 history has shown the bassist was not that replaceable because no album after Synkronized compares to the 4 first albums. Funk odyssey is the only one that comes close.

[@biecostring5930]

@@soundscapesMPLS Dynamite bassists are great and the album is good. I think early works supremeism is simply nostarsia or favor for old members.

[@shaunpowelluk]

Yeah, it's crazy that this masterpiece was essentially a diss track for the leaving members. Out of respect, I won't mention their names, but it's quite an intentional move that there are no bassists in this period production.

[@blas_de_lezo7375]

@@biecostring5930 disagree but its a matter of taste. I got into jamiroquai with travelling without moving and have listened to all the albums. The first two feel the most timeless. As far as i know stuart was involved in the songwriting of the first 3. Later albums still have great songs but are not so consistenly good.

[@youtubinganonymous2]

"replaceable"??? Stuart Zender was an intergral part of the funky soulfulness of the first three albums. That's why the sound "changed" when he left. The sound further transformed when Toby left after the following album. Space Cowboy, Cosmic Girl, Travelling Without Moving, Mr Moon, Manifest Destiny, and many more all have Zender's signature rebellious, eclectic imprint on them. Nick Fyffe was good, Turner is competent, but Stu definitely had that bass magic.

[@jannuyens6781]

Pure gold here, even after all these years

[@magdalenadabrowska-sala4013]

2019 !!!

[@nannybebe74]

2021.

[@agatheferrer3322]

2024

[@irfanahmad9856]

I loved this one from the moment I heard it!

[@valentinencia]

2022 y aún escuchándola. Increíble esta banda y su sonido que trasciende cada vez más

[@yoshilelama]

One of my favorites songs, so great.

[@chainyrabbit]

There's no way I'm coming back to you I've just got to say That everything we did is through You tried to undermine The better ranges of my nature But soon you're going to find You should have started talking straighter Now don't you worry I won't put you down I'm in no hurry, baby To see you go to ground Because it's true what they say You know it's true what they say You're only king for a day I guess you're happy that way Well there's no hope For peace and reconciliation You're quick to play your hand But what you haven't learnt is patience So look before you leap To tell the world your colored story It's clear your talk is cheap You'd do anything to get your glory So spread your wings and fly There is no doubt You're so sorry inside you've got something to shout about Because it's true what they say You know it's true what they say You're only king for a day I guess you're happy that way And there's no love Ever to be lost between us I guess this is because The damage that you've done is so grievous So I hang my head To dwell on what might have been But what you left instead Is pieces of a broken dream Now don't you worry I won't put you down I'm in no hurry To see you go to ground Because it's true what they say You know it's true what they say You're only king for a day I guess you're happy that way So spread your wings and fly There is no doubt You're so sorry inside you've Got something to shout about Because it's true what they say You know it's true what they say You're only king for a day I guess you're happy that way Don't you see that you're only king for a day You must believe that

[@Colquhoun2676]

My favourite Jamiroquai song.I love all their songs but this is just beautiful but bitter💖..the strings and harpsichord are stunning This video is awesome too. Like the meaning of it too🖒

[@santiagoelsantos645]

And what about the video? A masterpiece

[@spencerbowditch8601]

This song will still sound good in 2050

[@melaniediaz1276]

Quand je l'ai écouté pour la première fois, ce fut le coup de foudre musical. C'était dans ma voiture,j'avais prit la chanson en court de route... je n'avais pas entendu qui était le chanteur. Et je voulais absolument la réécouter encore et encore. C'est une merveille tant au niveau de la musique, des instruments, sans parler de la divine voix de jamiroquai. C'est un artiste incontournable pour moi.

[@francemary1863]

Oui ! ; en fait Jamiroquai est le nom du groupe. Le leader fondateur du groupe est Jason(Jay) Kay. Il a effectivement une voix divine. Dans le genre mélodie de J. Kay, j'adore aussi "Spend a Lifetime", et "Smile". ces 2 chansons donnent le frisson. Ce clip "king for a day" me fait penser aussi , dans une autre style, à celui du chanteur autrichien Falco (mort en 1998), qui s'appelle "Rock me Amadeus"(1985). Dîtes moi ce que vous en pensez.

[@saiyafunk]

Love the kick drum on this song, it kicks me right in the chest and makes me wanna move! Such a masterpiece.

[@jule77]

He IS actually the king, forever

[@katerina4227]

Спасибо за эту песню! Для меня она стала классикой !!!!!

[@michaeltonny]

So spread your wings and fly..this song is so well written

[@josemarina572]

most unique band in universe

[@helenhello2375]

Just found this masterpiece and can't stop enjoying it, I'm obsessed.

[@Borboleta1212]

omg this song is addictive, I only discovered it the other day

[@darrenremington6422]

So true !!!!!!!!

[@sara8117]

Stuart Zender must have felt really bad when he heard this song...such a great song! ♥

[@c.sousecstasy6133]

One of the best music video ; the decor is just breathtaking.

[@Leamick]

Still a excellent song in 2019!!

[@collieuganei5749]

Buon compleanno Jamiroquai ❤️🌺

[@stingersplash]

Definitely an underrated song from this incredible album!

[@thiscorneroftheearth3988]

Love Jays acting here. Wonderful song too!

[@marcosricardosantos4631]

If I Will be a king for a day I Will call the Jamiroquai to have a drink and talk about everything!!! Thank you Mr Jay Kay. God bless you and you talent.

[@peterward2650]

A truly great song my favourite from jamiroquai sounds as great now as when I heard it first time

[@utterutternutter]

I've just rediscovered this song after many years, wow, it's now one of my favourites.

[@cyberpunk7764]

Sonido alucinante. Aguante Jamiroquai siempre!

[@mfernandaap]

'Don't you see that you're only king for a day You must believe that ' ♫♪ I love it! AWESOME SONG, GREAT VIDEO!

[@pe4enuwa]

Лет 15 назад, мож и больше,я искала аудио кассету с этой песней и многими другими ...и еле нашла пиратскую переписанную кассету,даже без обложки! Заслушала .... Боже,как эта музыка вечна! Обожаю...

[@ziggy31337]

Yana Ptah Я вас не знаю но хочу поцеловать )

[@eugenes9087]

.... аналогично... спасал рынок на Горбушке)))

[@yuris6125]

Странно, 15 лет назад уже кассеты были непопулярны, и у меня диски Jamiroquai с тех времён сохранились, легально изданные в РФ.

[@nikolay6373]

Красава! Обнял крепко! 👏😘☑️.

[@bbarzasi]

A masterpiece. Un chef d’oeuvre.

[@jessicacolonna1994]

One of my favorite songs of Jamiroquai

[@zackrox4347]

Probably one of the best songs ever made. Definetly on my top 3.

[@darrenremington6422]

Zack Rox totally agree with you!

[@OgropitbullTV]

The drums base and the strings make an amazing combination. The best song of the record by far.

[@toshakartosha001]

Masterpiece!

[@Catsingingvocalpiano]

Amazing lyrics,power,music....His music helping to understand difficult situations in life .

[@susannevisser5054]

Amazing simply amazing. Summer of 1999 for me, and eventually this song became an eternal classic

[@argumentchannel]

My fav Jamiroquai track

[@TBrl8]

This is about his ex bass player Stuart Zender.

[@CocoIoco]

King for a day, fool for a lifetime.

[@Petar_Nikolov]

Faith No More...

[@uri0606]

Donald Trump approves.

[@marcellapozzo4086]

Such a capricorn song!!! Love it

[@tvolabogusi5693]

Check out Black Capricorn Day

[@sholaebofin6090]

people who enjoy this song are true music lovers!

[@pavelmazovify]

I mean... for me that's a timeless song!

[@Julwiki]

one of the 10 most beautiful songs EVER!!

[@almannordie6675]

A masterpiece in the Jamiroquai discography

[@GodIsSaviorMusic]

2022 - King for a Day 👑

[@solomongaming.]

An incredible song as always with jamiroquai

[@John008ification]

this and ''Canned Heat'' are my favorites on "Syncronized". Althought the incident with Stuart, a great album.

[@luzzezzita1]

Can't stop listening it! Song and video are so perfect!!!

[@dr.grimm.]

wonderful string partitions... well done jay kay, well done!

[@charlaspice8807]

Bring back Jamiroquai! I miss hearing real music

[@TarotTAROTINA]

LAV U JAY ! nunca me cansaré de escuchar ésta canción del pequeño Mozart del siglo XXI

[@joeyspider]

sacado desde el fondo de su corazon ante el forro de su bajista incumplidor jaja

[@jule77]

hermoso tema

[@TarotTAROTINA]

@@joeyspider 😂😂😂🤪💋

[@TarotTAROTINA]

ES UNA PARODIA DEL PEQUEÑO MOZART A QUIEN INTENTARON METER EN LA LOGIA MASÓNICA REAL PARA ROBARLE SUS MILLONES Y EXPLOTAR SU TALENTO - ES UN MENSAJE PARA LA FAMILIA REAL UK

[@andreuribe4167]

One of my favorites with Automaton, wonderfull artist

[@cgabrielac]

He is the king but for EVER not just for a day :-)

[@francemary1863]

Yes! pure talent

[@shinryumajin1669]

Ogni volta che mi vesto da nobile per andare al carnevale di Venezia inizio la giornata ascoltando questa fantastica canzone!

[@GGmamaboys]

Fantastic Jamiroquai. Super artist Jay kay ! Yesterday and tomorrow. Keep on creating great music and singing

[@Eva-yu1pm]

This song and band is my favourite. It says everything my heart is screaming out. This is for you, Thomas

[@LoryTheCableGuy]

I'm so happy for you guys, I've probably dedicated countless Jamiroquai songs to my crush already 🤣

[@rocketmaster3p]

la mejor canción de la historia de jamiroquai

[@TheDavelister30]

Jay Kay - Super talented guy

[@volkerfunke7705]

Evergreen ♥ Listening since years and I´m believing this song never will pass away. ♥

[@paulalwayslearning8573]

Brilliant song....amazing video.....iconic performance......this is one of the greats and for many years to come people will stumble on this and be blown away like I have been.

[@linexi]

this man is absolutely stunning

[@simonshek8701]

One night listen to a song by jamiroquai… then Its all jamiroquai for a while hahaha…. So many favourites … hmm black capricorn day has been a while

[@patrickbateman80]

End of the 90's.. JK was already too advanced to be understood. Masterpiece the song and the video.

[@zaxarakoroleva5765]

Обожаю его! !! И все вещи которые он исполняет! !!😘❤❤❤❤

[@Sans.nom.T]

2019 est toujours un plaisir !

[@user-sw9po3rw7p]

Ребята! Эта музыка на века! Привет лучшим годам студенчества!

[@cristalmaluenda]

Stuart Zender fue siempre el alma de la banda...un geniaso

[@leveaubariole2477]

love it . love jamiroquai since i'm a child! thanks for all this amazing music! it always moves me.

[@leveaubariole2477]

..and it's one of my favorite videos by them

[@lukeroberts5663]

Wow, a music video from the 00's thats actually about what the song is about. This should go down in history

[@alejofornaroli7587]

Luke Roberts 1999*

[@adambetts856]

Loved this song from the first playthrough of the album and still love it now in 2024

[@jule77]

My king, and always will be

[@Group51]

Masterpiece. Funk with bass guitar replaced with double bass.

[@bunzrobertbobby4991]

Because it's true what they say You know it's true what they say Your only king for a day I guess your happy that way

[@storingjazzinmycheeksforth5319]

I thought this was the first time i'd heard this song, but then the "because its true what they say" hit and i had a full on nostalgia wave.

[@AmunSun3]

First time seeing the music video since i first heard it when it came out. The piano made this song feel so different from the other jamiroquai songs. Always imagined this would be like a soundtrack to a movie.