Discover the story of the song > The King Has Lost His Crown – Abba

The protagonist's romantic partner rejected them and is now treating them badly. It hurts their pride and they've been crying a lot. The protagonist used to have power and authority, but they had to give it up. Now they feel alone and shameful. They still want their partner even though their partner doesn't care about them. The protagonist is seen as a failure and everyone is talking about it. They feel clumsy and the world feels upside down. They have lost their power and their crown.