: Co-written by legendary songwriter Desmond Child , the track interpolates the melody from Bonnie Tyler's "If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man)".
The song envisions a world where women hold positions of power, with Max famously declaring that while "kings are great," "queens are better". Ava Max - Kings & Queens
: It features a direct nod to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with the line "Disobey me, then baby, it's off with your head". Musical Production : Co-written by legendary songwriter Desmond Child ,
: The lyrics utilize clever chess metaphors , noting that while the king can only move one space, the "queens are free to go wherever they like". Musical Production : The lyrics utilize clever chess
: Critics often highlight the glam rock guitar solo , which has been compared to the theatrical sound of the band Queen. Chart Impact & Legacy
Despite launching just as global lockdowns began, the song became a massive commercial success: