[Intro] They wanted the crown. They wanted the throne. Funny thing is... Neither one was ever for sale. I've spent my whole life building an empire. Now the question is... Do I let you inside? [Verse 1] Gold dripping from the skyline view, Every scar became something new. Built these walls with my bare two hands, Turned broken pieces into promised land. Everybody told me I should play it safe, But queens don't rise by staying in one place. Now they're watching every move I make, Trying to steal what they could never create. Black silk dress and a dangerous smile, Got the whole room staring for a while. But out of all the faces in the crowd, You're the only one that slows me down. [Pre-Chorus] I've been untouchable, Untamable, Never needed saving. Then you walk into my kingdom, And suddenly I'm hesitating. Tell me, is this power? Or is this a fall? Cause you're the only thing That makes me question it all. [Chorus] This is my empire, Every brick was built from fire. Every tear became a diamond in the light. I fought every battle, Turned my pain into a castle. Now you're standing at the gates tonight. Tell me, Are you my weakness? Or are you my strength? Cause I've conquered everything except The way you look at me. This is my empire. [Verse 2] I've had enemies dressed in gold, Smiling while they sold my soul. I've survived every knife in my back, So why does loving you feel harder than that? Maybe it's the way you see right through, Every version that I ever grew into. Maybe it's the fact that you don't care, About the throne or all the crowns I wear. You just look at me like I'm enough, And somehow that's the dangerous part. [Pre-Chorus] I've spent years protecting Everything I built. Now you're standing in my palace Without an ounce of guilt. Tell me, is this freedom? Or another war? Cause every time you touch my heart, I want a little more. [Chorus] This is my empire, Every brick was built from fire. Every tear became a diamond in the light. I fought every battle, Turned my pain into a castle. Now you're standing at the gates tonight. Tell me, Are you my weakness? Or are you my strength? Cause I've conquered everything except The way you look at me. This is my empire. [Bridge] I can command a room. I can silence a crowd. I can wear a crown Without ever bowing down. But somehow your voice Cuts through all the noise. Every enemy failed, Every storm passed through. Yet the one thing that scares me... Is losing you. [Final Chorus] This is my empire, Built a kingdom from the fire. Every chapter of my story brought me here. I won't hide my heart now, I won't build another wall now. Maybe love was never something I should fear. You're not my weakness, You're my strength. You're the reason I remember Who I am beneath the fame. This is my empire. Take my hand, Stay awhile. There's room beside the throne For you tonight. [Outro] They wanted the crown. You wanted me. And that's why you're still here. Perhaps, you’re my empire all along.
