Gift for bradcpu by dragonchic (The Natural)

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Title of vid: Knight of Sunset
Recipient: bradcpu
Vidder: dragonchic
Fandom: The Natural
Music: Viva La Vida by Boyce Avenue
Summary: “If people reach perfection they vanish, you know.” - T.H. White
Content notes: I prefer not to give content notes (viewer proceeds at their own risk: could be anything)
Signed length: 03:39
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Password: wonderboy


Lyrics
I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own

I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing
"Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!"

One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can't explain
Once you go there was never
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world

It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn't believe what I'd become

Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh, who would ever wanna be king?

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can't explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror, my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can't explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

Comments

[yourlibrarian]

Lovely retrospective of the film.

[aris_tgd]

Ahhh, this is terrific, a great song and the best movie about baseball-as-magic ever. Great work!

[arduinna]

Oh, this was lovely! Now I want to go find the movie and watch it again. <3

[cupidsbow]

Gorgeous. I love this movie, and you've captured it really well.

[sasha_feather]

Very pretty!

[valoise]

Lovely to watch.

[echan]

I've never seen the film, don't watch or play baseball, and yet I was completely caught up by the story and emotions in this vid. Perfect song, great structure and flow, and a brilliant ending.

[laurashapiro]

Wonderful!

[jetpack_monkey]

This was moving and gorgeous.

[isagel]

Aww, so great to see a The Natural vid! Lovely.

[franzeska]

Beautiful song choice; it sets the perfect tone.