Lyrics

When We Were Kings

On a southbound bus, rolling down the road
We went to New Orleans, via Juarez, Mexico
Well we made some friends, you found yourself a wife
Somehow we all got stuck, stuck with you for life

I’m thinking ‘bout all those good times
Cause there’s so many things
Allow me to refresh your mind
About back when we were kings

Do you remember, all them good old days
We stayed up all night long, i guess we all got crazed
Dancing and drinking, and carryin’ on
Well everything’s all right, when nothing is wrong

Some days now I get lonely
Sometimes when the telephone rings
Thinking that might be somebody
From back when we were kings

We caught the big parade, on Mardi Gras day
Mighty kootie fiyo, laissez le bon temps roulez
And we sat by the river, and we jumped right in it
I guess we owned the world, for a nice long minute

Now look at us two old timers
Wishing we still had wings
Let me tell you a story
From back when we were kings

I’m thinking ‘bout all those good times
Cause there’s so many things
Allow me to refresh your mind
About back when we were kings