King Without A Crown
Matisyahu Lyrics


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You're all that I have and you're all that I need
Each and every day I pray to get to know you please
I want to be close to you, yes I'm so hungry
You're like water for my soul when it gets thirsty
Without you there's no me
You're the air that I breathe
Sometimes the world is dark and I just can't see
With these, demons surround all around to bring me down to negativity
But I believe, yes I believe, I said I believe
I'll stand on my own two feet
Won't be brought down on one knee
Fight with all of my might and get these demons to flee
Hashem's rays fire blaze burn bright and I believe
Out of darkness comes light, twilight unto the heights
Crown Heights burnin' up all through till midnight
Said, thank you to my God, now I finally got it right
And I'll fight with all of my heart, and all a' my soul, and all a' my might

What's this feeling?
My love will rip a hole in the ceiling
Givin' myself to you from the essence of my being
Sing to my god all these songs of love and healing
Want Moshiach now so it's time we start revealing

What's this feeling?
My love will rip a hole in the ceiling
Givin' myself to you from the essence of my being
Sing to my God all these songs of love and healing
Want Moshiach now

Strip away the layers and reveal your soul
Got to give yourself up and then you become whole
You're a slave to yourself and you don't even know
You want to live the fast life but your brain moves slow
If you're trying to stay high then you're bound to stay low
You want God but you can't deflate your ego
If you're already there then there's nowhere to go
If you're cup's already full then its bound to overflow
If you're drowning in the water's and you can't stay afloat
Ask Hashem for mercy and he'll throw you a rope
You're looking for help from God you say he couldn't be found
Looking up to the sky and searchin' beneath the ground
Like a King without his Crown
Yes, you keep fallin' down
You really want to live but can't get rid of your frown
Tried to reach unto the heights and wound bound down on the ground
Given up your pride and the you heard a sound
Out of night comes day and out of day comes light
Nullified to the One like sunlight in a ray,
Makin' room for his love and a fire gone blaze
Makin' room for his love and a fire gone blaze

What's this feeling?
My love will rip a hole in the ceiling
Givin' myself to you from the essence of my being
Sing to my God all these songs of love and healing
Want Moshiach now so it's time we start revealing

What's this feeling?
My love will rip a hole in the ceiling
Givin' myself to you from the essence of my being
Sing to my God all these songs of love and healing
Want Moshiach now

And see, I lift up my eyes where my help come from
And I seen it circling around from the mountain
Thunder!
You feel it in your chest
You keep my mind at ease and my soul at rest
You're not vexed

When I look to the sky where my help come from
And I've seen it circling around from the mountain
Thunder!
You feel it in your chest




You keep my mind at ease and my soul at rest
You're not vexed

Overall Meaning

In "King Without a Crown," Matisyahu expresses his devotion and longing for a deeper connection with God, who he refers to as Hashem. The lyrics are filled with powerful imagery and metaphors, drawing upon themes of struggle, surrender, and transcendence. He describes God as the source of his strength and inspiration, the water for his thirsty soul. Even in moments of darkness and negativity, he believes that God's light will shine through and that he will emerge victorious in the battle against his personal demons.


The lyrics also touch upon the idea of humility and surrender, acknowledging that one must strip away their ego and become like a "slave to yourself" in order to attain true spiritual freedom. Matisyahu urges listeners to let go of their pride and turn to God for help, in moments when they feel like they are drowning or searching for meaning.


Overall, "King Without a Crown" is a powerful ode to the journey of inner transformation and the quest for spiritual fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

You're all that I have and you're all that I need
I depend on you completely and I am grateful for your presence


Each and every day I pray to get to know you please
I seek a deeper connection with you through prayer and reflection


I want to be close to you, yes I'm so hungry
I am yearning for closeness with you, as you bring sustenance to my soul


You're like water for my soul when it gets thirsty
You refresh and rejuvenate me when I am feeling spiritually depleted


Without you there's no me
I recognize that my identity and existence are inseparable from you


You're the air that I breathe
You are essential to my life and complete my being


Sometimes the world is dark and I just can't see
At times, the world appears bleak and overwhelming, clouding my vision


With these, demons surround all around to bring me down to negativity
Negative forces conspire to bring me down and hinder my spiritual growth


But I believe, yes I believe, I said I believe
Despite these obstacles, I hold steadfast in my faith and trust in you


I'll stand on my own two feet
I will not be knocked down by these challenges, rather I will remain firm


Won't be brought down on one knee
I refuse to be defeated and will not back down


Fight with all of my might and get these demons to flee
I will fight with all my strength to overcome the negativity and obstacles


Hashem's rays fire blaze burn bright and I believe
I have faith in your divine presence and your light guides me through the darkness


Out of darkness comes light, twilight unto the heights
I trust that light will emerge from the darkness, leading me to spiritual heights


Crown Heights burnin' up all through till midnight
Your presence is powerful and inspiring, igniting a fire within me


Said, thank you to my God, now I finally got it right
I am grateful for your guidance and I feel that I am on the right path


And I'll fight with all of my heart, and all a' my soul, and all a' my might
I will continue to battle with all my being, unwavering in my determination


What's this feeling?
I am experiencing a strong sensation


My love will rip a hole in the ceiling
My love for you is so intense that it could break through barriers


Givin' myself to you from the essence of my being
I am committing myself to you completely, from the core of my being


Sing to my god all these songs of love and healing
I express my love and gratitude to you through prayer and music, seeking healing and wholeness


Want Moshiach now so it's time we start revealing
I long for the Messianic era and believe that it is time to work towards its realization


Strip away the layers and reveal your soul
I must remove the obstacles and distractions that prevent me from connecting with my innermost self


Got to give yourself up and then you become whole
I must surrender myself to you in order to experience fulfillment


You're a slave to yourself and you don't even know
I recognize that I am held captive by my own ego and unaware of it


You want to live the fast life but your brain moves slow
I desire a fast-paced lifestyle, but my mind is unable to keep up with the demands and distractions


If you're trying to stay high then you're bound to stay low
If I pursue temporary pleasures and materialism, I will remain spiritually empty


You want God but you can't deflate your ego
I crave a connection with you, but my ego is preventing me from experiencing true spirituality


If you're already there then there's nowhere to go
If I have reached my spiritual goal, there is no need to search elsewhere


If you're cup's already full then its bound to overflow
If I am fulfilled spiritually, I will naturally share and give to others around me


If you're drowning in the water's and you can't stay afloat
If I am struggling and overwhelmed, I must turn to you for support


Ask Hashem for mercy and he'll throw you a rope
I trust that you will guide me out of troubled waters and towards safety


You're looking for help from God you say he couldn't be found
I am searching for your help, yet I feel disconnected or far from you


Looking up to the sky and searchin' beneath the ground
I am seeking you everywhere and in everything, hoping to find you


Like a King without his Crown
I feel incomplete and searching for guidance, like a king without his crown


Yes, you keep fallin' down
I am struggling and experiencing setbacks in my spiritual journey


You really want to live but can't get rid of your frown
Despite my desire to live fully, I feel weighed down by my sadness or worries


Tried to reach unto the heights and wound bound down on the ground
I have endeavored to reach spiritual heights, but have found myself falling short


Given up your pride and the you heard a sound
When I let go of my ego and humbled myself, I heard a new message or inspiration


Out of night comes day and out of day comes light
I trust that even from the darkest moments, light and hope can emerge


Nullified to the One like sunlight in a ray,
I am surrendering myself to you, becoming unified with your divine presence


Makin' room for his love and a fire gone blaze
As I let go of my ego and surrender to your love, a fiery passion ignites within me


And see, I lift up my eyes where my help come from
I look upwards to you, knowing that my help comes from you alone


And I seen it circling around from the mountain
I sense your divine presence around me, like a mountain that encircles and protects


Thunder!
I am struck by the power and awe of your presence


You feel it in your chest
I sense your presence deeply, and it stirs my emotions and spirit


You keep my mind at ease and my soul at rest
You provide me with peace and tranquility, calming my mind and soul


You're not vexed
You are not disturbed or upset, but bring stability and strength to me




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joshua Werner, Matthew Miller

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@leidyjhoanaacunagutierrez2617

letra en español:

Eres todo lo que tengo y
todo lo que necesito
rezo cada dia para conocer tu paz
quiero estar cerca de ti, si estoy hambriento de ti
eres como el agua para mi alma cuando esta sedienta
sin ti yo no existiria ,eres el aire que yo respiro
digo a veces el mundo esta en tinieblas y apenas ni puedo ver
con esos demonios gritando alrededor para llevarme a la negatividad
pero yo creo , si yo creo , y dije que yo creo
me pondre de pie, no me pondre de rodillas
lucharé con todas mis fuerzas y haré que esos demonios desaparezcan
que los rayos de Hashem enciendan el fuego
yo creo que los rayos de Hashem encenderan el fuego , yo creo
fuera de la oscuridad viene la luz
desde crepusculos hasta las alturas
de la corona a las alturas quema a todos en la penumbra
le doy gracias a mi Dios, ahora finalmente tengo razón
y lucharé con todo mi corazón , con toda mi alma y con todas mis fuerzas
¿que es este sentimiento?
mi amor hará un agujero en el techo
entregando todo de mi hacia la esencia de mi ser
y le canto a mi dios estas canciones de amor y sanación
quiero a Moshiach ahora, es tiempo para empezar a revelarse

Quitate la capa y revela tu alma
tienes que entregarte y despues quedará completo
eres un esclavo de ti mismo y no te has dado cuenta
quieres vivir la vida rápido , pero tu cerebro es lento
si intentas elevarte estas condenado a quedarte abajo
quieres a Dios pero no puedes desinflar tu ego
si ya estas ahi , ya no hay donde ir
si la copa esta llena esta condenada a derramarse
si estas ahogado en el agua y no puedes mantenerte en flote
pidele a Dios piedad y el te tirará una cuerda
estas buscando ayuda de Dios y dices que no lo encontraste
buscando en lo alto del cielo y debajo del cielo
Como un Rey sin su corona, si sigues cayendo
puedes vivir en realidad pero no pudes deshacerte de tu ceño
Intentas alcanzar las alturas y teminas tirado en el suelo
renuncias a tu orgullo y escuchas un sonido
de la noche llega el dia y del dia la luz
anulando al Único que es como la luz del sol en el rayo
haciendo espacio para el amor y el resplandor del fuego
haciendo espacio para el amor y el resplandor del fuego



@scottr397

It's a man worshiping God with his music. "Sing to my God songs of love and healing"

"Thunder! You feel it in your chest! You put my mind at ease and my fears to rest"

This man is worshiping. He's having a religious experience as he comes close to the presence of God. Proselytizing, pouring out his faith to the room, hopefully illuminating the hearts of those in the room.

"Give myself to you from the essence of my being"

"Make room for His love and the fire gone blaze!"



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@GustavoLazaro

you save me in the days of depression friend, thank you for your divine work!

@gabrielbernardo5098

você por aqui

@zapvt8344

Até tu né bola gato !!!! Muito som esse ai !

@marusjarusja1528

and me✌

@marusjarusja1528

@Jason Hunt stupid people can not study to think properly

@Shushhhup

Yes let the good music be food for your soul !

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@jorgegarita271

Ok I'm gonna say it because some one has to: this is one of the best recorded live performances in history. It was nothing less than perfect.

@timothy3686

I literally came here to say the exact same thing and just saw this comment. Couldn’t agree more. The sound engineers and the artists pulled off what can only be described as a divine performance. It sounds like a CD quality recording. Insane.

@KA-te7xk

💯💯🙏🙏

@TheStoopkid21

Yes sir

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