I am a king of honor
Gold and glory
But every king must also die
Have I been just and righteousWhat is glory
I know I've torn and taken life
And here I stand
A small and simple manWho will trade his karma for my kingdom
A sacrificial right to render truth
The fire in my soul rejects my wisdom
'Cause all you do in life comes back to youI am a king in crisis
Counting minutes
There is an ending to my reign
My sins have come to face meI can feel it
That I have lived my life in vain
And now I know I'll reap
The seeds I've sownWho will trade his karma for my kingdom
A sacrificial right to render truth
The fire in my soul rejects my wisdom
'Cause all you do in life comes back to youAm I mad
I feel so void and cold
Who can tell
Who holds the stories untoldTired and trembling
I am descending
Will I have to stay here
And live this life again
Songwriters
BROTHERS, JR., KERRY/AUGELLO-COOK, ALICIA J/SMITH, TANEISHAPublished by
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