I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
All I see is black crowns
King me 'cause this is my time now
So all you other niggas bow down
'Cause all I see on me is black crowns
Black crowns
Uh, heavenly father, appoint me to the coronation
I deserve it, brought music for clarification
Envision my past, Egypt reincarnated
Negativity hill, over the hump camels waiting
Never gave up, most of my peers forsaken
One make it, we all make it but I delivered that patient
King chronicles, never write it too logical
Fake niggas saying 'What up, fam?', but we ain't biological
Hands down to my mother, she the greatest ever
Since I was the only child, wasn't too much to stress her
Waking up before work, leaving allowance on the dresser
Raising the prince under pressure, no king, no rescue
It's all good, got homies like Boyz in the Hood
We all good, I mean no matter what circumstances was
Champagne, weed, pills, it do the same
These niggas gassed up, too much butane
Working hard like one day I'll afford the 4-door Porsche
Approaching every corner cautious
Too much shopping, niggas calling you a target
Too much flossing, niggas gossiping in your blog shit
I rather put one in the air, congratulate careers
Death defying moments, people that I ain't seen in years
What you running from when you you're your only fear?
Guess my time is here now
All I see is black crowns
King me 'cause this is my time now
So all you other niggas bow down
'Cause all I see on me is black crowns
Black crowns
All I see is black crowns
King me 'cause this is my time now
So all you other niggas bow down
'Cause all I see on me is black crowns
Black crowns
Uh, fatigue, I'm feeling jaded
She gave me the number but I ain't never saved it
Shit is solid, why these niggas played it?
Drew the right cards, but I ain't get to play it
Determine payrolls, living the lifestyle
You couldn't be in if you was to see it right now
I think I see it right now
They judge me every day, life on trial
Take your money, niggas betting on my downfall
Many all real hoes, bitches gonna call
Five fingers, pledge allegiance to my one God
We'd have been through hell, so heaven ain't far
Two cars Sedans, tearing it on the way to the Grammy's
Guess we nominated, guess they appreciate us
These niggas often imitate us
We just stay creative
All I see is black crowns
King me 'cause this is my time now
So all you other niggas bow down
'Cause all I see on me is black crowns
Black crowns
All I see is black crowns
One time in the, one time in the, it's my time now
Two times in the, two times in the air for the
Bow down, both hands in the air for the air if you feel it, yeah
Black crowns, black crowns
One time in the, one time in the air for the
Two, two, two times in the, two times in the air for the
Both hands, both hands, both hands in the air for the
One time, two times, times
Just wanted to call to let you know how proud I am
Sweetie, this album is amazing
I have never imagined that God would bless you so much
As he is going to continue to bless you
He's already made you the king that you are
Only one to wear the black crown
Well, I just want you to know how much I love you
And how awesome you are
And how I am so, so honored to have a son as yourself
I could never have ask for more, you're just amazing
And I am just so excited for this album
I think this album is definitely your baby
And it's definitely gonna be heard by a lot of people
And a lot of people are going to love it
They're gonna love it, love it, love it
And God's gonna continue to bless you with all the talents that you
I'm just so proud, I just wanna shed a tear right now
Ok mommy loves you and you the best thing ever
You are my heart, I love you sweetie, bye bye
King me 'cause this is my time now
So all you other niggas bow down
'Cause all I see on me is black crowns
Black crowns
Uh, heavenly father, appoint me to the coronation
I deserve it, brought music for clarification
Envision my past, Egypt reincarnated
Negativity hill, over the hump camels waiting
Never gave up, most of my peers forsaken
One make it, we all make it but I delivered that patient
King chronicles, never write it too logical
Fake niggas saying 'What up, fam?', but we ain't biological
Hands down to my mother, she the greatest ever
Since I was the only child, wasn't too much to stress her
Waking up before work, leaving allowance on the dresser
Raising the prince under pressure, no king, no rescue
It's all good, got homies like Boyz in the Hood
We all good, I mean no matter what circumstances was
Champagne, weed, pills, it do the same
These niggas gassed up, too much butane
Working hard like one day I'll afford the 4-door Porsche
Approaching every corner cautious
Too much shopping, niggas calling you a target
Too much flossing, niggas gossiping in your blog shit
I rather put one in the air, congratulate careers
Death defying moments, people that I ain't seen in years
What you running from when you you're your only fear?
Guess my time is here now
All I see is black crowns
King me 'cause this is my time now
So all you other niggas bow down
'Cause all I see on me is black crowns
Black crowns
All I see is black crowns
King me 'cause this is my time now
So all you other niggas bow down
'Cause all I see on me is black crowns
Black crowns
Uh, fatigue, I'm feeling jaded
She gave me the number but I ain't never saved it
Shit is solid, why these niggas played it?
Drew the right cards, but I ain't get to play it
Determine payrolls, living the lifestyle
You couldn't be in if you was to see it right now
I think I see it right now
They judge me every day, life on trial
Take your money, niggas betting on my downfall
Many all real hoes, bitches gonna call
Five fingers, pledge allegiance to my one God
We'd have been through hell, so heaven ain't far
Two cars Sedans, tearing it on the way to the Grammy's
Guess we nominated, guess they appreciate us
These niggas often imitate us
We just stay creative
All I see is black crowns
King me 'cause this is my time now
So all you other niggas bow down
'Cause all I see on me is black crowns
Black crowns
All I see is black crowns
One time in the, one time in the, it's my time now
Two times in the, two times in the air for the
Bow down, both hands in the air for the air if you feel it, yeah
Black crowns, black crowns
One time in the, one time in the air for the
Two, two, two times in the, two times in the air for the
Both hands, both hands, both hands in the air for the
One time, two times, times
Just wanted to call to let you know how proud I am
Sweetie, this album is amazing
I have never imagined that God would bless you so much
As he is going to continue to bless you
He's already made you the king that you are
Only one to wear the black crown
Well, I just want you to know how much I love you
And how awesome you are
And how I am so, so honored to have a son as yourself
I could never have ask for more, you're just amazing
And I am just so excited for this album
I think this album is definitely your baby
And it's definitely gonna be heard by a lot of people
And a lot of people are going to love it
They're gonna love it, love it, love it
And God's gonna continue to bless you with all the talents that you
I'm just so proud, I just wanna shed a tear right now
Ok mommy loves you and you the best thing ever
You are my heart, I love you sweetie, bye bye
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Black Crowns Lyrics as written by Pier Luigi Salami Michael Tyga Stevenson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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