[Verse 1] I fed the sigil blood and salt On a stone that knew my name At the edge of the blackened pines I heard the ember speak my shame Five candles bent in a circle Three bones cold in my palm Then the veil split like old skin And the night held still and calm [Pre-Chorus] He said, "Boy, bring me your vow" I said, "Take it now" He smiled in the smoke and ash And the vault doors crashed down [Chorus] Bow to the dark crown Bow to the dark crown I rose on a demon's vow I rose, I rose, I rose now Bow to the dark crown Bow to the dark crown Kneel when my shadow comes Kneel, kneel, kneel down [Verse 2] Now the chapel bells all fracture When I step through iron gates Kings with rings of tarnished silver Learn too late what power weighs I wear his mark beneath my throat Like a brand that never sleeps Every curse I speak in daylight Sinks its teeth in every keep [Pre-Chorus] He said, "Bring me the first born flame" I said, "Just speak my name" The altar drank, the glass went black And the storm came back again [Chorus] Bow to the dark crown Bow to the dark crown I rose on a demon's vow I rose, I rose, I rose now Bow to the dark crown Bow to the dark crown Kneel when my shadow comes Kneel, kneel, kneel down [Bridge] And if he calls my debt tonight I'll meet him eye to eye For I have worn his iron leash And learned how serpents fly Let heaven keep its golden seal Let saints clutch their light I was forged in the furnace door And crowned in the dead of night [Final Chorus] Bow to the dark crown Bow to the dark crown I rose on a demon's vow I rose, I rose, I rose now Bow to the dark crown Bow to the dark crown Kneel when my shadow comes Kneel, kneel, kneel down
