Lyrics

[NARRATED SPOKEN Intro]
There's an old story in a Bible
In First Samuel chapter eight
The people were tired of uncertainty
They wanted strength
They wanted somebody strong and decisive
But the prophet warned them what that kind of power would cost
But the people wanted a king anyway
This song lives in that moment
Before the crown got heavy

[Verse 1]
Well the people said we're tired Lord our backs have been bending low
We want a king who talks real tough who lets the whole world know
We're done with judges truth is slow and mercy's on the run
We want a man who wins the fight don't care how it gets done

[Chorus]
The prophet said I'll tell you plain just so you'll know the price
He'll take your sons to fight his wars they'll be your sacrifice
He'll say the law's for lesser men that rules are just a game
And when you ask who checks his power he'll say my will shall reign

[Verse 2]
The kingdom didn't fall with shattered stone
It didn't burn in flame
It bent each time the truth was sold
Till truth forgot its name
Some said he's not the worst we've seen some said just give it time
Some prayed real hard to keep the peace and crossed another line
The watchman saw the gate unlatched and never made a sound
They said at least he's strong my friend while the walls came tumbling down

[Chorus]
It didn't fall with shattered stone
Or thunder from above
It fell when fear dressed up as faith
And power dressed as love

If you're asking for the crown my friends
Are you sure you're ready for its weight