Arsinoe

[Verse 1] Born to the river and dust Daughter of thunder and trust You learned early how lips lie How a wedding ring can be a weapon Gold on your arm like a shackle Eyes on the map Never backward You drank secrets like sweet wine Smiled as you sharpened your silence [Chorus] Arsinoe of many crowns Sister Queen And soldier You turned every exile Into a throne on your shoulder They wrote your name in marble You carved it into men Arsinoe Arsinoe You rise And rise again [Verse 2] You crossed water Twice a bride King at your table Dagger at your side (oh) You played brother against brother Then walked the line and married the other Whispers in Alexandria Your face on every coin they trade You held temples in your fingers Made whole cities say your name [Chorus] Arsinoe of many crowns Sister Queen And soldier You turned every exile Into a throne on your shoulder They wrote your name in marble You carved it into men Arsinoe Arsinoe You rise And rise again [Bridge] Was it love or calculation When you wrapped your hands in his Empire tastes like salt and honey Power burns like a kiss (yeah) In the shadow of the lighthouse You breathed dynasties like air How much blood along your footsteps How much glory in your stare [Chorus] Arsinoe of many crowns Sister Queen And soldier You turned every exile Into a throne on your shoulder They prayed for you in temples They feared you in their beds Arsinoe Arsinoe Still ruling in their heads