[Verse 1] I walked through the gate with my name in stone Cold crown on my head, but I’m still alone They want what I built, they want what I bled But the room stays quiet when I speak instead Hands in my coat, and my pulse won’t fold Every little smile got a blade of cold I seen love turn thin, I seen vows go numb Still I keep that fire where the weak won’t come [Pre-Chorus] Tell me who can hold this weight When the sky turns black and the pillars shake I don’t bend, I don’t break I don’t bow for a borrowed fate [Chorus] Empty throne, I wear it well Empty throne, I raise my hell Say my name, then watch it ring I rule the dark like a wounded king Empty throne, still mine to keep Empty throne, it runs so deep [Verse 2] Every door got scars from the nights I crossed Every oath got smoke from the faith I lost If they want my fear, let them come and try I keep a steady heart with a fevered eye Mouths full of prayers, but they never stay They all take a shine when the gold lights fade I learned how to stand in the falling rain And make a curse sound like a holy name [Pre-Chorus] Tell me who can hold this weight When the sky turns black and the pillars shake I don’t bend, I don’t break I don’t bow for a borrowed fate [Chorus] Empty throne, I wear it well Empty throne, I raise my hell Say my name, then watch it ring I rule the dark like a wounded king Empty throne, still mine to keep Empty throne, it runs so deep [Bridge] If I fall, let the marble crack Let the whole damn hall hear the thunder back I was born from the ash and the broken vow Still I’m standing here, and I’m standing now [Chorus] Empty throne, I wear it well Empty throne, I raise my hell Say my name, then watch it ring I rule the dark like a wounded king Empty throne, still mine to keep Empty throne, it runs so deep
