Crown of Rust

[Intro – whispered, ambient guitars]  
Every crown turns to rust…  
And so did us.  

[Verse 1 – Screamed, raw]  
You promised me kingdoms built on gold  
But the walls you raised were fucking cold  
Every vow you made was just decay  
Now the ashes won’t wash away  
You left me bleeding in your wake  
But I won’t break, no, I won’t break  
Your halo cracked, your lies exposed  
Now I’m the storm you can’t control  

[Pre-Chorus – clean vocals, gritty]  
You tried to bury me alive  
But I’ll burn your throne tonight  

[Chorus – clean with backing screams]  
This crown of rust won’t hold me down  
I’ll tear apart your stolen crown  
I bled in silence, I broke in trust  
Now I rise wearing a crown of rust  
This crown of rust, a curse I own  
But it reminds me I’m not alone  

[Verse 2 – Screamed, heavier]  
You built an empire out of pain  
Carved my name into your chains  
But I found freedom in the fire  
Turned your kingdom into a pyre  
You thought my soul was yours to claim  
Now I’ll drown you in your shame  
Every scar is a battle cry  
I’ll watch your false kingdom die  

[Breakdown – guttural screams + brutal chugs]  
(CROWN OF RUST!)  
Your throne is dust beneath my feet  
(FALL APART!)  
Your lies are ashes I won’t repeat  

[Final Chorus – clean/screamed fusion, epic]  
This crown of rust won’t hold me down  
I’ll tear apart your stolen crown  
I bled in silence, I broke in trust  
Now I rise wearing a crown of rust  
This crown of rust, a curse I own  
But it reminds me I’m not alone  

[Outro – whispered with reverb]  
Every king falls…  
And you’re next.  

post-hardcore, metalcore, 165 BPM, Asking Alexandria style, heavy distorted guitars, screamed verses with soaring clean