The Crown
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For thine, is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever...

[Chorus:]
The king's a ruler, the ruler rules
The king's a ruler, the ruler rules
The king-the king's a ruler, the ruler rules
The king's a ruler, the ruler rules
I'm the epitome of royalty, you versus me is a joke
I'm a rage and major blaze, you cigarette smoke
Your video's number one and that was part of our plan
Went from "Rock Box" to a whole countdown jam
Took rock music, switched it and flipped it and made it raw
Anywhere you played, we played it before in eighty-four
Every show, a hundred thousand people or more
Fame'll still give us tours and we be tryin' not to take 'em all
I bake 'em all, quicker than Sara Lee, come battle me
Imagine that, what a site that'll be
Front page of the Times, I can read the headlines now
Rev. Run beat clown down for tryin' to take his crown

[Chorus;]

I'm the reason you started rhymin'
I'm the reason rap sales started climbin'
that's why I'm still headlinin'
I'm the king and before I stop why'all cats gon' learn
Yeah why'all niggaz want to burn wait your turn
Run I'm a living legend, my suggestion is learn your lesson
I leave you stressin' confessin' (?) and strivin' for blessing
And whatever your impression it better be, that we the top pedigree
Bringin' why'all energy since eighty-three
I run this here since way back when
I pick up a pair of shells and make why'all wear 'em again
If you thought it I done did it
Heard it I done spit it
New cats want to pay their respects then son I'm with it
But if not, I'ma reclaim the top of the charts
Doin' shows for dough flows rip 'em apart
Other than that, I'll just be holdin' my own
Crown Royalty, up on the throne, f'real

[Chorus: Repeat 2X]

Our father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, forever...





[Chorus:]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of S.P.E.C.T.R.E's "The Crown" are an ode to power and authority, both in the spiritual and earthly realms. The opening lines are a reference to the Lord's Prayer ("Our father, who art in heaven..."), and the subsequent lines ("For thine, is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever...") reinforce that concept, emphasizing that ultimate power belongs to a divine entity.


However, the song then shifts its focus to earthly authority, with the repetition of the phrase "The king's a ruler, the ruler rules." The chorus emphasizes the power of the king, and the idea that those who rule hold a dominant position in society.


The verses of the song are rapped by the members of the group, with each boasting about their own accomplishments and asserting their own dominance in the rap game. The lyrics emphasize themes of legacy and respect, with the artists insisting that they are the ones who pioneered and popularized rap music. They assert that they are the true kings of the game, and that anyone who challenges their authority will be easily defeated.


In summary, "The Crown" is a song that celebrates power and authority, both divine and earthly. It asserts the dominance of the artists in the rap game, emphasizing their contributions to the genre and their superiority over anyone who challenges them.


Line by Line Meaning

For thine, is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever...
We acknowledge that ultimate power lies with you, and we will serve and be loyal to you forever.


The king's a ruler, the ruler rules
I am the king and control everything, my authority is absolute.


I'm the epitome of royalty, you versus me is a joke
I am the perfect symbol of royalty and you don't stand a chance against me.


Your video's number one and that was part of our plan
We arranged for your success because we control everything to advance our own interests.


Took rock music, switched it and flipped it and made it raw
We took something that wasn't ours and made it our own by altering it drastically.


Every show, a hundred thousand people or more
We have a massive following, and our power and influence is demonstrated by the number of people who attend our shows.


I'm the reason you started rhymin'
I am responsible for the entire rap genre's success and popularity.


I'm the king and before I stop why'all cats gon' learn
I am the king and will continue to reign supreme until others learn respect and submit to my authority.


I leave you stressin' confessin' (?) and strivin' for blessing
I cause stress and force others to acknowledge my superiority, making them desire my approval and blessings.


I pick up a pair of shells and make why'all wear 'em again
I am violent and will hurt anyone who threatens my power or status.


Crown Royalty, up on the throne, f'real
I am the true ruler with the crown of royalty, and no one can challenge my power.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERNEST GOLD, LAWRENCE SMITH, JOSEPH SIMMONS, DARRYL MCDANIELS, RANDY ALLEN, CHRIS DAVIS

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