Current members:
Jesse Barnett – lead vocals, programming, guitars (since 2003)
Josh James – guitars, backing vocals (since 2012)
Chris Rawson – guitars, backing vocals (since 2009)
Andrew Rose – bass, backing vocals (since 2003)
George Schmitz – drums, percussion (since 2008)
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The Crown
Stick to Your Guns Lyrics
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I'm grateful for the good intentions
You hung me on
Still there's a feeling like all the thing we left undone
Because the things I'm running from
We can't escape the voices in our heads that break us down
But heavy lies the crown
(And don't forget about me)
Just don't forget about me
(Don't forget about me)
Heavy lies the crown
Heavy lies the crown
You need to know
That I don't hold a thing against you
That much is true
You did what you could
Sometimes we get the best of ourselves
Break it down so we can rebuild
We can rebuild
We can't escape the voices in our heads that break us down
But heavy lies the crown
(And don't you forget about me)
Maybe you need some time to walk it off and let it bleed
Just don't forget about me
I understand the feeling of thinking you failed me
I understand the blaming and the pain that it brings
Just let it go
The pain that it brings
We can't escape the voices in our heads that break us down
Heavy lies the crown
(Don't forget about me)
Maybe you need some time to walk it off and let it bleed
Just don't forget about me
(Just don't forget about me)
Just let it go
The regret and the pain that it brings
Heavy lies the crown
Heavy lies the crown
The song "The Crown" by Stick to Your Guns deals with the theme of the burden of responsibility that comes with leadership. The lyrics convey the frustration that arises when someone who is looked up to and relied upon falls short of expectations. However, the song takes a compassionate approach, recognizing that everyone has limitations and making mistakes is a part of being human. The chorus's repetition of "Heavy lies the crown" emphasizes the weight that comes with responsibility, even when one acts with good intentions.
The first verse talks about feeling grateful for the support and good intentions of others but still feeling a sense of unfinished business. The line "because the things I'm running from" implies that the weight of responsibility is inescapable and can be overwhelming. The second verse acknowledges the limitations of the individuals involved and the importance of breaking things down to rebuild. The line "we get the best of ourselves" recognizes that sometimes we hold ourselves to impossibly high standards.
The bridge encourages letting go of regret and blame, accepting that things don't always go as planned, and moving forward. The song ultimately conveys that it's essential to make peace with our fallibility and remember that we're all in this together.
Line by Line Meaning
Don’t get me wrong
There's something that needs to be clarified
I’m grateful for the good intentions
Thankful for the pure motives
You hung me on
You made me suffer
Still there’s a feeling like all the thing we left undone
Incomplete work is weighing down
Because the things I’m running from
Personal demons that need to be confronted
We can’t escape the voices in our heads that break us down
Insecurities are hard to silence
But heavy lies the crown
There's a heavy burden to carry
(And don’t forget about me)
There's a fear of being forgotten
Maybe you need some time to walk it off and let it bleed
Maybe some space and time will help heal
Just don’t forget about me
Please don't forget me
(Don’t forget about me)
The fear of being forgotten is still present
You need to know
This is important information
That I don’t hold a thing against you
I am not angry with you
That much is true
There's no doubt about it
You did what you could
You did your best
Sometimes we get the best of ourselves
Sometimes we sabotage our efforts
Break it down so we can rebuild
Dismantle it to make it better
We can’t escape the voices in our heads that break us down
Insecurities are tough to ignore
But heavy lies the crown
Feeling weighed down by a big responsibility
(And don’t you forget about me)
The fear of being forgotten is still present
I understand the feeling of thinking you failed me
I empathize with believing you let me down
I understand the blaming and the pain that it brings
I know how accusatory remarks can cause hurt
Just let it go
Release the negative emotions
The pain that it brings
The hurt that is felt
(Just don’t forget about me)
The fear of being forgotten is still present
Heavy lies the crown
A heavy burden to bear
Heavy lies the crown
The burden is heavy indeed
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CHRIS RAWSON, GEORGE E SCHMITZ, JOSHUA SMITH JAMES, JESSE D BARNETT, ANDREW MICHAEL ROSE, JOHN WILLIAM FELDMANN
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Dillon Taton
I have to say I've been to a lot of metal/hardcore shows, and Jesse has to be one of the best frontmen in the genre. He puts so much emotion and emphasis behind his lyrics, and talks/connects to the crowd on a new level. That is so hard to find in metal now a days.. Keep it up STYG!!!
syndicalise HxC
"metal"
Dickey7861
I love that the majority of Sumerian bands have completely evolved this year! It's awesome! So excited on music this year!!
Garret Flipper
Dickeyfighter7861 Your vocals are amazing.
Chris Box
Was thinking the same thing, basically every band on Sumerian is kicking ass right now In my opinion.
Robert Campbell
i love when bands mature and really find their sound when you gnna come to ohio so i can see you kick ass live?
Eric Sawada
technically now they're a pure noise band
Viciousdrums
A truly great band. Gives me faith in good music
SoCal Xl
same here bro
GREAT band
Pablo Barrera Martinez
This song deserves more than 4 million views..The chorus sounds like 90's vocals, pretty homesick. cheers for this!!