Paper Crown King
Paper Crown King: A Tale of Friendship, Loss, and Childhood Heroes
Lyrics
First Time we met we were only first graders
First encounter in first grade.
And by lunch time you can bet we boys were like brothers
Quickly became close friends like brothers.
It wouldn't be long, something was wrong
Sensed something was wrong.
His hair fell in December, miss D made him a crown
Lost his hair in December, teacher made him a crown.
With scotch tape and paper, we acted like clowns
Playfully wore a crown made of scotch tape and paper.
No it didn't take long that he was gone
His departure happened unexpectedly.
I remember your time
Reflecting on shared moments.
I remember the moment
Treasuring a particular memory.
When you bravely became the strongest
Commending friend's strength in a challenging moment.
I'll remember you friend
Fondly remembering the friend.
You're the paper crown king
Referring to the departed friend as the "Paper Crown King."
The paper crown king
Reiteration of the friend's title.
All he wanted was to be, be a big strong fireman
Friend's childhood aspiration to be a firefighter.
To drive that red truck and save people like Superman
Imagining the friend as a hero saving people.
He became my hero at seven years old
Expressing admiration for the friend since childhood.
Those beautiful memories that you left behind
Recalling cherished memories left by the friend.
Are few but vast like the sea
Comparing memories to the vastness of the sea.
Your time, cut short, life can be so unkind
Reflecting on the friend's shortened life.
Merci pour nous avoir u dans ta vie
Thanking the friend for being part of their life (in French).
I remember your time
Revisiting a specific time in memory.
I remember the moment
Recalling a significant moment with the friend.
When you bravely became the strongest
Commending the friend's strength in that moment.
I'll remember you friend
Fondly remembering the departed friend.
You're the paper crown king
Reiteration of the friend's title.
The Paper crown king
Repeating the title for emphasis.
It was Valentines day, there was an empty desk in class
Describing a Valentine's Day with an empty desk in class.
Our teacher made us pray, she said he won't be coming back
Teacher announces the friend won't return, leading to prayers.
No it didn't take long that he was gone
Reiterating the sudden departure of the friend.
I remember your time
Reflecting on a specific time in memory.
I remember the moment
Treasuring a particular moment with the friend.
When you bravely became the strongest
Commending the friend's strength in that moment.
I'll Remember you friend
Fondly remembering the departed friend.
You're the Paper Crown King
Reiteration of the friend's title.
The Paper crown king
Final repetition of the title for emphasis.
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