Story Behind The Song
The Emperor of San Francisco was a tragic figure, a mand who earned his fortune in the gold rush, then lost his family and his mind. He rode around town on horse back wearing military garb and a sword. The poeple of San Francisco humored his madness and he became an American legend.
Song Description
It's a borderline psychotic's love song inspired by the man known as the Emperor of San Francisco.
| Song Length |
3:19 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Rock - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Exultant |
Subject |
General, Sanity/Insanity |
| Similar Artists |
The Beatles, The Jacksons |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I found you in the want ads of a jungle paradise
I flew across a galaxy with planets made of ice
I saw you in the corner of a seedy two bit bar
I won your hand and lost my heart in a game of cards
Would you believe I'm the king of the hill?
Would you believe I'm in love with you still?
I saw you from the picture window of my padded cell
I recognized you from the picture of the gates of hell
I fell into the wishing pool with my pajamas on
Touched the ring that brought me here and sang the travelling song
I sailed into the endless east and found the endless west
I put my hand upon your thigh, my head upon your breast