They locked me down in a room with no sky Dressed me in silence, told me not to smile But every wall has a secret seam And every guard has a fragile dream I count their steps, I taste their fear I make the rules disappear They call me a monster, they call me insane I call it art when I play the game No need to run No need to hide I look like sin With heaven in my eyes I’m crowned in chains Dressed up in danger A beautiful crime With the face of a stranger I own the lock I own the key This prison was built Just to kneel to me Bring me your orders, bring me your laws I’ll turn them to roses between my jaws A velvet threat in a room of steel I don’t break rules, I make them kneel I won’t raise my voice, I won’t beg for air I’ll smile like a king in an electric chair And you, standing close in the neon blue You’re the finest thing I ever stole from you No need to pray No need to plead I don’t want freedom I want the scene I’m crowned in chains Dressed up in danger A beautiful crime With the face of a stranger I own the lock I own the key This prison was built Just to kneel to me Call me guilty Call me divine Paint my number In gold and wine Lock the door Dim the light Every cage Looks good tonight I’m crowned in chains Dressed up in danger A beautiful crime With the face of a stranger I own the lock I own the key This prison was built Just to kneel to me I’m crowned in chains No mercy, no shame Say my number Like a royal name
