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Jake Aldridge – King of the World (2020)

If you are looking for a heartfelt country-pop song, you have come to the right place. ‘King of the World’ by Jake Aldridge might just be the single you have been searching for. Written for his fiancée, Aldridge shares their story with the world through the emotional lyrics and heartfelt music of this single.

The pair met on an online dating app and started sharing messaging in 2018. Two years later, they not only have the same birthdate but their own song too. Tapping into his poetic lyricism and love for country-pop, Aldridge fills you with the incredible emotions he feels and helps remind you that true love still exists.



‘King of the World’ draws you into Aldridge’s vocals from the first moment. His voice has a smooth flow as he leads you into the song. He infuses emotions into each world of the song from wonder to awe and a sense of wanting to do anything to keep someone in your life. The chorus is catchy and the choir section is an interesting addition. You could easily find yourself singing along to the chorus or having it stuck in your head for a long time to come.

The emotional wonder of the vocals is enhanced by the easy melody. There is a great flow to the melody that makes you think of the sun setting over the beach. The good vibes of the melody match the vocals and pick up for the chorus to push the emotions through.



The accompanying music video gives you a visual of the pair’s story. It is a fun and easy music video to watch as the pair have fun dating and getting to know each other. Through the music video, you are filled with the happy vibes of the track and the connection they have. The single and video showcase how proud Aldridge is of their story and the happiness that is achievable if you take the chance.

Jake Aldridge uses a personal experience in ‘King of the World’ to let us know that true love still exists. While the single was written for his fiancée, it is easy to connect with and will fill you with good vibes. The heartfelt lyrics and music video make you think that there is happiness out there for everyone.

Find out more about Jake Aldridge on his website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.