Fool's Crown (Remastered)

[smooth rap] Met this guy, degrees on his wall, looking so proud, But underneath the suit, there's a darkness he's allowed. Talks smooth, runs deals, chasing paper trails, But when it’s all done, his morals start to fail. He smiles in the boardroom, sharp as a knife, But in his wake, there's a trail of broken lives. Then there’s the kid, no college, no books, no ties, But you see the honesty shining right in his eyes. Works hard, lives clean, keeps it all real, No papers on his wall, but he’s got the better deal. He lends a hand when others just walk away, In a world so cold, he brings warmth to the day. While the educated twist truths for their gain, The simple-hearted thrive, free from the chain. [Pre-Chorus - melodic singing] A piece of paper don’t make you wise, Sometimes the ones without it see through the lies. The ones with the knowledge, they cut the deepest, While the ones they overlook are often the sweetest. [Chorus - catchy and ambient] Is it the lesson or the life that really makes you strong? You can have all the knowledge, still do the world wrong. Degrees on your wall, but the heart's gone cold, While the humble ones keep shining like gold. It’s not about the books or the cap and the gown, True value’s in the ones who don’t tear others down. [turntable scratches] [smooth rap] Years pass, the "educated" climb to the top, But in their power, they forget when to stop. They take, they lie, all for their gain, Wearing fancy titles, but spreading the pain. Chasing the money, they lose sight of the path, Building empires, but feeling the wrath. And the quiet ones, the ones left behind, They built their lives with kindness, with peace in their mind. No fancy diploma, no stage to walk across, But in the end, it's the world they never lost. Their laughter echoes, while the educated scheme, Living in shadows, chasing hollow dreams. So who’s the true fool in this twisted game? It’s the ones with the titles, yet still so ashamed. [Repeat Pre-Chorus] [Chorus 2] Is it the lesson or the life that really makes you strong? You can have all the knowledge, still do the world wrong. (They take, they lie, all for their gain) Degrees on your wall, but the heart's gone cold, While the humble ones keep shining like gold. (Wearing fancy titles, but spreading the pain) It’s not about the books or the cap and the gown, True value’s in the ones who don’t tear others down. [turntable scratches] (They take, they lie, all for their gain) (Wearing fancy titles, but spreading the pain) [Bridge - ambient singing] How many minds are twisted by ambition’s greed? How many hearts have forgotten what they truly need? Sometimes the ones who seem like they’ve got it all, Are the first to watch their integrity fall. [Repeat Chorus 2 with turntable scratches] (Sometimes the ones