King Without a Crown
King Without a Crown

Matisyahu - King Without a Crown Lyrics

Reggae
Feb 1, 2011
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King Without a Crown Music Video

King Without a Crown Lyrics

You're all that I have and you're all that I need
Each and every day I pray to get to know you please
I want to be close to you, yes I'm so hungry
You're like water for my soul when it gets thirsty
Without you there's no me
You're the air that I breathe
Sometimes the world is dark and I just can't see
With these, demons surround all around to bring me down to negativity
But I believe, yes I believe, I said I believe
I'll stand on my own two feet
Won't be brought down on one knee
Fight with all of my might and get these demons to flee
Hashem's rays fire blaze burn bright and I believe
Out of darkness comes light, twilight unto the heights
Crown Heights burnin' up all through till midnight
Said, thank you to my God, now I finally got it right
And I'll fight with all of my heart, and all a' my soul, and all a' my might

What's this feeling?
My love will rip a hole in the ceiling
Givin' myself to you from the essence of my being
Sing to my god all these songs of love and healing
Want Moshiach now so it's time we start revealing

What's this feeling?
My love will rip a hole in the ceiling
Givin' myself to you from the essence of my being
Sing to my God all these songs of love and healing
Want Moshiach now

Strip away the layers and reveal your soul
Got to give yourself up and then you become whole
You're a slave to yourself and you don't even know
You want to live the fast life but your brain moves slow
If you're trying to stay high then you're bound to stay low
You want God but you can't deflate your ego
If you're already there then there's nowhere to go
If you're cup's already full then its bound to overflow
If you're drowning in the water's and you can't stay afloat
Ask Hashem for mercy and he'll throw you a rope
You're looking for help from God you say he couldn't be found
Looking up to the sky and searchin' beneath the ground
Like a King without his Crown
Yes, you keep fallin' down
You really want to live but can't get rid of your frown
Tried to reach unto the heights and wound bound down on the ground
Given up your pride and the you heard a sound
Out of night comes day and out of day comes light
Nullified to the One like sunlight in a ray,
Makin' room for his love and a fire gone blaze
Makin' room for his love and a fire gone blaze

What's this feeling?
My love will rip a hole in the ceiling
Givin' myself to you from the essence of my being
Sing to my God all these songs of love and healing
Want Moshiach now so it's time we start revealing

What's this feeling?
My love will rip a hole in the ceiling
Givin' myself to you from the essence of my being
Sing to my God all these songs of love and healing
Want Moshiach now

And see, I lift up my eyes where my help come from
And I seen it circling around from the mountain
Thunder!
You feel it in your chest
You keep my mind at ease and my soul at rest
You're not vexed

When I look to the sky where my help come from
And I've seen it circling around from the mountain
Thunder!
You feel it in your chest
You keep my mind at ease and my soul at rest
You're not vexed

Writer(s): Joshua Werner, Matthew Miller
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'King Without a Crown' first released?

    'King Without a Crown' was first released in 2004 on Matisyahu's debut studio album 'Shake off the Dust... Arise'. A shorter, edited version was released as an official single in late 2005 to support his second studio album, 'Youth'.

  2. What makes 'King Without a Crown' unique in Matisyahu's discography?

    'King Without a Crown' is unique for featuring a lengthy guitar solo, aligning more with rock than reggae. The song blends spiritual themes with reggae, rock, and hip-hop beatbox sounds, creating a distinctive fusion that helped it become a breakout hit for Matisyahu.

  3. Was 'King Without a Crown' used in any films or external media?

    Yes, 'King Without a Crown' was featured in the 2007 comedy film 'Knocked Up'. The song's live version, performed at Stubb's in Austin, Texas, is the radio version and highlights Matisyahu's energetic performance style, making it popular beyond just his album releases.

  4. Who collaborated on the 'King Without a Crown' remix?

    The remix of 'King Without a Crown' was created by Mike D of the Beastie Boys. This remix was included as a bonus track on some limited editions of Matisyahu's album 'Youth' and on the 'King Without a Crown' three-track EP.

  5. What role did Matisyahu’s religious beliefs play in the song’s creation?

    Matisyahu's religious beliefs played a significant role in the song's lyrical themes. At the time of writing, he was exploring spirituality and identity, infusing the song with expressions of faith, prayer, and the desire to connect with a higher power and reveal one's true self.

  6. How did Matisyahu's personal journey impact the development of 'King Without a Crown'?

    Matisyahu started writing 'King Without a Crown' about six months before undergoing a religious transformation. Despite living an ultra-Orthodox lifestyle, his passion for music persisted, influencing the song's development and its spiritual depth, as it reflects his inner struggles and aspirations.

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