Kings and Queens (Thirty Seconds to Mars song)
"Kings and Queens" is a song by American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, featured on their third studio album This Is War (2009). Written by lead vocalist Jared Leto across the United States and South Africa, the track was produced by Flood, Steve Lillywhite and Thirty Seconds to Mars. According to Leto, the lyrics of "Kings and Queens" explore the triumphant feeling of human possibilities. The melody of the song contains several qualities similar to that of 1980s adult contemporary musical works and is imbued with elements of progressive rock. The song was released as the lead single from This Is War on October 13, 2009.
Banksy's reference seen throughout the music video, which featured several allusions to different art forms.
Thirty Seconds to Mars performing "Kings and Queens" during the Into the Wild Tour in July 2011
Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1998. The band consists of brothers Jared Leto and Shannon Leto. During the course of its existence, it has undergone various line-up changes with the Leto brothers being the only consistent members.
Frontman Jared Leto and drummer Shannon Leto performing in Padua, Italy, in July 2013
Thirty Seconds to Mars live in Germany during the A Beautiful Lie tour
Performing in Orlando, Florida during their Into the Wild Tour
Thirty Seconds to Mars playing in Manchester, England in February 2010
