Crown
Diane Coffee Lyrics

Down with the shame
Rejecting feelings of guilt and disgrace.

Used to walk traps in the rain with cocaine
Previously, he would wander through dark and dangerous areas while high on drugs.

Used to write raps in the traps as I sat in the rain
He would occupy his mind by penning lyrics while sitting in drug dens.

And I prayed that God give me a lane
He begged God for guidance and opportunities in life.

Give me a lane
He pleads for a chance to make something of himself.

Give me the fame
He desires to achieve fame and notoriety through his art.

Give me the fame and I promise to change
He swears to change his destructive lifestyle if he attains fame.

Won't be the same
He pledges to improve himself and his actions.

Won't be the same type of man that puts cocaine in this lady's hand
He will no longer be the kind of person who encourages drug abuse in others.

Heard she was pregnant, I'm guilty I reckon
He admits to having contributed to the woman's drug use, even while pregnant.

'Cause I hear that good shit can hurt baby's brain
He knows that cocaine can be harmful to the development of a fetus's brain.

Heard he was normal 'til three and then he stopped talkin'
The woman's child was previously developing normally, but lost the ability to speak at age three.

Since then, ain't nothin been the same
The loss of her child's abilities has greatly affected the woman's life.

Seen her some years later out in Decatur told her that I'm sorry for causin' her pain
Years later, he encounters the woman again and apologizes for his role in her drug abuse.

"Causin' me pain?"
The woman is confused as to why he is apologizing.

"Causin' me pain?"
The woman repeats her question, shocked by his recognition of his wrongdoings.

She asked again and she grabbed my right hand
The woman is seeking clarification and emotional connection by physically holding his hand.

Asked "Am I crazy, said look here, baby
She asks if she is insane for feeling forgiveness towards him.

I release you from all of your sins and your shame
She forgives him and absolves him of his past mistakes.

'Cause I've been redeemed
She has been redeemed by her faith and wants to share that feeling with him.

I found in Christ
She has found peace and salvation through her religious beliefs.

Whatever it take I hope you find it, Mike
She wishes him the same redemption and salvation that she has found.

The look on her face shown that glory replaced all the shame
Her facial expression reveals the spiritual transformation she has undergone.

And the hate and that she wears a crown
She has transcended her feelings of anger and bitterness and now has the power of spiritual royalty.

My late grandma Bettie had prayed with her heavy
The woman's grandmother had been a source of comfort and faith for her.

And told her to tell me lay my burdens down
The woman's grandmother advised her to pass on her newfound wisdom and understanding to him.

Carried the flag in some other men's name
He fought for another's cause without considering the consequences.

Loaded my weapon and swore to them vengeance
He made a dangerous promise to seek revenge for others' sake.

And stepped with aggression right into the fray
He advanced into a dangerous situation with recklessness and hostility.

Into the haze
He walked into a confusing and disorienting environment.

Into the murk
He ventured into a dark and murky place, both literally and metaphorically.

Told me to prove to them what I was worth
He felt pressure to prove himself to those he was fighting for.

We'll teach you to move without mercy
He was trained to act without mercy or compassion.

And give you the tools to go after the causers of hurt
He was given the means to seek out and punish those who have hurt others.

You'll become death
He was trained to become a harbinger of death and destruction.

You will take breath
He was taught to kill without hesitation, taking away the breath of others.

This is for everything you've ever loved
He believes that his violent actions are justified by the love he has for his cause and his loved ones.

Use all the pain that you've felt in your life
His past traumas and hurts are being channeled into his violent actions.

As the currency go out and trade it for blood
His past pain and hurt are seen as a valuable currency for his cause, even if it means spilling blood.

You are not you
He is being transformed into something different, losing his sense of self.

You are now us
He is now part of a group mentality, losing his individuality.

We are the only ones that you can trust
He is no longer allowed to trust himself, only the group.

You'll become fear
He is meant to instill fear in his enemies and those who oppose his cause.

They'll become dust
His enemies will be defeated and destroyed, becoming dust in the wind.

Before this moment you didn't mean much
Before joining the cause, he didn't have much purpose or meaning in his life.

You are the smoldering vessel of punishment born to do nothing but justify us
He is only meant to serve as a tool for the group's cause and to punish their enemies.

Give us your empathy we'll give you lust
The group demand his loyalty and emotional connection, in return for satisfying his own desires.

Let yourself go my son time to grow up
He is being pushed to abandon his past self and embrace his new purpose.

Give up your childish obsession with questioning
He is being told to stop questioning the group and blindly follow their cause.

Anything we don't tell you is irrelevant
His opinions and thoughts are not important compared to the group's decisions.

Everything you've ever been is replaced
His past self and identity is being erased and replaced by his new affiliation with the group.

By the metal and fire of the weapon you clutch
The weapon he holds represents his newfound identity and purpose as a violent soldier for the group.

Can't pick up no crown
He cannot achieve true success or glory while being held back by his past actions and mistakes.

Holding what's holding you down
The weight of his past actions is holding him back from true success and redemption.

Can't pick up no crown
He cannot achieve glory and success while still being weighed down by his past actions.

Holding what's holding you down
He needs to confront and release the guilt and pain of his past in order to truly move forward.

Can't pick up no crown, can't pick up no crown
He cannot achieve true success and greatness while still burdened by his past mistakes and traumas.