Lyrics
In the dark of night the secret vote was cast
In the secrecy of night, a hidden vote was taken
We drove the union down at last
We successfully defeated the union
My evil deeds have ruined the land
My immoral actions have harmed the nation
A house divided cannot stand
A nation divided cannot endure
I want my crown, well I want my crown
Expressing a desire for power and authority
The working man has been cast down
The working class has been overthrown
And I want my crown
Reiteration of the desire for power and authority
And then the day dawned bright and hard
Referring to a pivotal moment when the speaker took control
When I stole away the court of nine
Claiming to have manipulated a group of nine individuals
The Judas men served the cause
Individuals considered traitors served the speaker's cause
And the sacred church of law is mine
The speaker now controls the revered institution of law
I want my crown, I want my crown
Reiteration of the desire for power and authority
Justice has been cast down
Justice has been undermined or eliminated
I want my crown, I want my crown
Reiteration of the desire for power and authority
You love the gleaming war machine
Expressing criticism for the fascination with militarism
Your hearts beat fast, your eyes on the prize
Describing the enthusiasm for war and the pursuit of rewards
War without end, riches untold
Highlighting the perpetual nature of war, wealth, and religious fervor
Oil and God and your righteous pride
Identifying key motivations: oil, religion, and national pride
I want my crown, yes I want my crown
Reiteration of the desire for power and authority
Peace on earth has been cast down
Peaceful coexistence has been disrupted or eliminated
I want my crown,
Reiteration of the desire for power and authority
I'm going to sit here and watch
Observing the impending downfall of the existing order
Your little world come tumbling down
The speaker anticipates the collapse of the established world
I want my crown, yes I want my crown
Reiteration of the desire for power and authority
I want my crown, I want my crown
Final emphasis on the speaker's yearning for power and authority
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