[Verse 1] I found a crown in a box Behind the lamp shop wall Bent like a paper moon Too small for me at all The paper said “fragile” In a rushed black scrawl So I put it on my head And stood up tall [Pre-Chorus] You laughed like you knew What I’d do next I took one step Then two, then— [Chorus] Cardboard crown, cardboard crown I wear it when I’m upside down Cardboard crown, cardboard crown Still feel like a king in this town (king in this town) [Verse 2] Rain tapped on the bus stop roof I held it over you You said it looked ridiculous I said, “That’s what brave things do” It warped a little in the wet Edges softened slow But every time you smiled at me It shined like gold [Pre-Chorus] You laughed like you knew What I’d do next I took one step Then two, then— [Chorus] Cardboard crown, cardboard crown I wear it when I’m upside down Cardboard crown, cardboard crown Still feel like a king in this town (king in this town) [Bridge] If the night falls through And the glue gives out I’ll make another one From whatever’s lying around [Final Chorus] Cardboard crown, cardboard crown I wear it when I’m upside down Cardboard crown, cardboard crown Still feel like a king in this town Cardboard crown, cardboard crown You can’t wash this feeling out Cardboard crown, cardboard crown I wear it when I’m upside down (king in this town)
