Hrone in Ruins

I climbed every rung on a ladder of pain. Traded nights in the gutter for a seat in The rain. Spotlight burns, but it don't bring heat. Just shows every scar that they came to see. They clap for the victories, turn blind to the Cost. Never saw the brothers and the sisters I Lost. Every cheer's just an echo in an empty Hall. And the crown on my head feels two Sizes too small. Hollow crown. Heavy head can't lay it down. Every smile in the crowd still feels like a Frown. If this is the throne, then the seat's too Cold. Hollow crown made of silver and gold. Oh. I've seen love turn to greed with a single Deal. Seen a handshake hide a blade they conceal. Every trophy's just a gravestone in disguise. Every promise breaks when the money's the prize. Now I'm drinking to the ghost at the banquet Table. Laughing at the lies like a worn-out fable. They think I'm rich 'cause I'm dripping in gold. But the richer I get, the more empty I Hold. Hollow crown. Heavy head can't lay it down. Every smile in the crowd still feels like a Frown. If this is the throne, then the seat's too Cold. Hollow crown made of silver and gold. Oh. You can't buy trust in a store downtown. Can't trade peace for a jewel in the crown. When the lights go dark, I'm still alone. King of nothing in a kingdom of stone. Hollow crown. Heavy head can't lay it down. Every smile in the crowd still feels like a Frown. If this is the throne, then the seat's too Cold. Hollow crown made of silver and gold. Oh. I traded all for the life I knew. Before the crown turned my blood to Blue. Oh.