DON BROCO explore their philosophical side in “One True Prince”—listen
DON BROCO put their lives into perspective in their latest single “One True Prince,” ahead of their upcoming album Amazing Things, out Sept. 17 via SharpTone Records. The band explore a slower, more emotional side of themselves while grappling with the realization that everything is temporary. Read more: 11 thrilling Netflix shows to watch until the […]
DON BROCO put their lives into perspective in their latest single “One True Prince,” ahead of their upcoming album Amazing Things, out Sept. 17 via SharpTone Records.
The band explore a slower, more emotional side of themselves while grappling with the realization that everything is temporary.
“‘One True Prince’ is about finding comfort in the fact that whatever you’re going through and however bad it may feel, nothing lasts forever,” lead singer Rob Damiani says in a press release. “In these moments, I try to remind myself how insignificant I am. Just one person amongst billions, on a rock orbiting a dying star, in a universe that will eventually implode on itself.”
Damiani’s sentiment of understanding your purpose in the grand scheme of the universe is reflected in the song. The chorus is made up of lyrics saying, “It’s OK that we’re not enough/Spinning ’round a dying sun.”
DON BROCO also shared a visual for “One True Prince,” which follows the video’s protagonist through an unfamiliar environment as they search for something. Both the cinematic visual and the song are a strong reminder to never take your life for granted.
“When my problems are put in perspective,” Damiani says, “it’s about celebrating that despite the little time we have in this world, we are still capable of creating so much beauty and happiness. We’re about to do amazing things.”
The band posted a teaser of the video on social media this week. It includes many references to space and our world, such as an astronaut helmet and a voice-over talking about space travel and the loneliness of it all.
“One True Prince” follows the band’s previous single “Gumshield,” which is the album’s opening song. It centers around the toxicity of social media and the “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” mentality of taking a position on various issues online.
You can check out the visual for the song and find the band’s upcoming tour dates below.
DON BROCO tour dates:
08/24 – Bedford, UK @ Bedford Esquires – Music Venue 08/31 – Oxford, UK @ O2 Academy Oxford 09/01 – Bristol, UK @ O2 Academy Bristol 09/03 – Bournemouth, UK @ O2 Academy Bournemouth 09/04 – Leeds, UK @ Slam Dunk Festival – North 2021 09/05 – Hatfield, UK @ Slam Dunk Festival – South 2021 10/25 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK @ O2 Academy Newcastle 10/27 – Glasgow, UK @ Barrowlands 10/28 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Academy 10/29 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Academy 10/31 – Portsmouth, UK @ Portsmouth Guildhall 11/01 – Nottingham, UK @ Rock City 11/02 – Nottingham, UK @ Rock City 11/04 – Norwich, UK @ UEA 11/05 – London, UK @ O2 Academy Brixton 11/06 – London, UK @ O2 Academy Brixton 6/03/2022 – Nürburg, GM @ Rock am Ring
“One True Prince” lyrics
We’ve been men possessed You’re not, you’re no one true prince Regal ego, heaven-sent Just stardust blowing in the wind But we’re about to do amazing things
It’s OK that we’re not in love It’s OK that we’re not enough Spinning ’round a dying sun Just like everyone It’s OK that we’re not in love It’s OK that we’re not enough Spinning ’round a dying sun Just like anyone
We’ve seen supermen Good or bad all transient And we’re about to do amazing things
It’s OK that we’re not in love It’s OK that we’re not enough Spinning ’round a dying sun Just like everyone It’s OK that we’re not in love It’s OK that I’m not enough Spinning ’round a dying sun
Ten to one I like those odds Yeah 10 to one ‘Cause when I win I win big What have I become Ten to one I like those odds Yeah 10 to one And when I win I win so big It rains it pours
It’s OK Spinning ’round a dying sun Just like everyone It’s OK that we’re not in love It’s OK that we’re not enough Spinning ’round a dying sun Just like anyone