[Intro – whispered, ambient guitars]
Every crown turns to rust…
And so did us.
[Verse 1 – Screamed, raw]
You promised me kingdoms built on gold
But the walls you raised were fucking cold
Every vow you made was just decay
Now the ashes won’t wash away
You left me bleeding in your wake
But I won’t break, no, I won’t break
Your halo cracked, your lies exposed
Now I’m the storm you can’t control
[Pre-Chorus – clean vocals, gritty]
You tried to bury me alive
But I’ll burn your throne tonight
[Chorus – clean with backing screams]
This crown of rust won’t hold me down
I’ll tear apart your stolen crown
I bled in silence, I broke in trust
Now I rise wearing a crown of rust
This crown of rust, a curse I own
But it reminds me I’m not alone
[Verse 2 – Screamed, heavier]
You built an empire out of pain
Carved my name into your chains
But I found freedom in the fire
Turned your kingdom into a pyre
You thought my soul was yours to claim
Now I’ll drown you in your shame
Every scar is a battle cry
I’ll watch your false kingdom die
[Breakdown – guttural screams + brutal chugs]
(CROWN OF RUST!)
Your throne is dust beneath my feet
(FALL APART!)
Your lies are ashes I won’t repeat
[Final Chorus – clean/screamed fusion, epic]
This crown of rust won’t hold me down
I’ll tear apart your stolen crown
I bled in silence, I broke in trust
Now I rise wearing a crown of rust
This crown of rust, a curse I own
But it reminds me I’m not alone
[Outro – whispered with reverb]
Every king falls…
And you’re next.
SHVDOW
