[Verse]
The crown is heavy but my feet don’t move
I’ve got gold for a pillow and nothing to prove
Let the peasants cry
Let the skies turn grey
I’ll be right here
Wasting another day
[Chorus]
The throne tilts slow but I sit so tall
If the kingdom crumbles
I’ll watch it fall
Bring me wine
Bring me praise
Bring me endless ease
Rebellion whispers
But I do as I please
[Verse 2]
The fields are bare but my feast is grand
I hold the scepter in my lazy hand
The fires rise
The bells don’t ring
I’m too busy polishing my diamond ring
[Prechorus]
Let them murmur
Let them scheme
It’s a shadow of a dream
[Chorus]
The throne tilts slow but I sit so tall
If the kingdom crumbles
I’ll watch it fall
Bring me wine
Bring me praise
Bring me endless ease
Rebellion whispers
But I do as I please
[Bridge]
They sharpen their blades
I sharpen my wit
They’re digging trenches
I don’t give a bit
The air grows tense
But I stay serene
The fool on the throne
The blind-eyed king