Discover the story of the song > King for a Day – Thompson Twins

The song is about a person who knows their partner is unhappy and feels like something is missing in their life. The protagonist believes that love is the only thing they need to be happy, and that material possessions like money and fame won't make a difference. If the protagonist was king for just one day, they would give everything away to be with their partner and show them that love is enough to get them through anything. The song emphasizes the idea that love is all we need to be fulfilled and happy in life.