Crown

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"Crown" is a song by English rapper Stormzy, released on 21 June 2019 as the second single from his second studio album, Heavy Is the Head. It debuted at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart dated 28 June 2019 and peaked at No. 4 the following week.


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2019
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Searchin' every corner of my mind
Lookin' for the answers I can't find
I have my reasons and life has its lessons and
I tried to be grateful and count all my blessings
But heavy is the head that wears the crown

Amen, in Jesus' name, yes I declare it
Any little seed I receive, I have to share it
Bruddas wanna break me down, I can't bear it
But heavy is the head with the crown, I still wear it
You can't hold me down, I still cope
Rain falling down at the BRIT's, I'm still soaked
Try to put a hole in our shit, we'll build boats
Two birds with one stone, I'll kill both (what?)
Pray I never lose and pray I never hit the shelf (two)
Promise if I do that you'll be checkin' on my health (cool)
If it's for my people I'll do anything to help
If I do it out of love it's not to benefit myself, ooh
Gotta stay around but make a comeback too
I know my only mother wants her son back too
They sayin' I'm the voice of the young black youth
And then I say "Yeah, cool" and then I bun my zoot
And now I'm

Searchin' every corner of my mind
(Search every corner, look for the answers)
Lookin' for the answers I can't find
(No, I can't find 'em, no silver lining)
I have my reasons and life has its lessons
I tried to be grateful and count all my blessings
But heavy is the head that wears the crown

Amen, in Jesus' name, oh yes I claim it
Any little bread that I make I have to break it
Bruddas wanna break me down, I can't take it
I done a scholarship for the kids, they said it's racist
That's not anti-white, it's pro-black
Hang me out to dry, I won't crack
All these fancy ties and gold plaques
Never had no silver spoons in our mouths, we sold, like
Don't comment on my culture, you ain't qualified
Stab us in the back and then apologize
If you knew my story you'd be horrified
The irony of trappin' on a Boris bike
Gotta stay alive and save my brother as well
Look at all these legends on the cover of Elle
Long time comin' but we come to prevail
I guess a little bit of heaven has to come with the hell, you know

Searchin' every corner of my mind
(Search every corner, look for the answers)
Lookin' for the answers I can't find
(No, I can't find 'em, no silver lining)
I have my reasons and life has its lessons
I tried to be grateful and count all my blessings
But heavy is the head that wears the crown

Heavy is the head that wears the crown

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Stormzy

Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr. (born 26 July 1993), better known by his stage name Stormzy, is an English rapper and rapper. Stormzy won Best Grime Act at the 2014 and 2015 MOBO Awards and was named as an artist to look out for in the BBC's influential Sound of 2015 list. His most successful song to date is the BPI platinum-selling "Shut Up", which was initially released as a freestyle on YouTube. The track was then officially released and got to number eight on the UK Singles Chart after Stormzy launched a campaign to reach Christmas number one. His debut album, Gang Signs & Prayer, was released on 24 February 2017 and was the first grime album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart. more »

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Written by: James John Napier, Matt Cole, Michael Ebenazer Owuo Junior

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song's Details
"Crown" is a song by British rapper and singer, Stormzy. It was released on 21st June, 2019.
Album
The song is from the album "Heavy Is the Head". This is Stormzy's second studio album.
Chart Performance
Crown topped the UK Singles Chart at No. 5.
Music and Lyrics
The song sees the artist dealing with the pressures of fame and success. He uses the metaphor of a crown to represent these.
Critical Reception
Many music critics labeled it as one of the standout tracks from its parent album due to its raw emotional content and Stormzy’s introspective lyrics.
Stormzy’s Involvement
Stormzy co-wrote "Crown" and also co-produced it alongside MJ Cole and Jimmy Napes.
Inspiration
The song unveils Stormzy’s vulnerability. He has expressed that the song was created in a moment of self-reflection.
Live Performance
Stormzy premiered “Crown” at Glastonbury Festival in 2019 where he was the first British rapper to headline the festival.
Music Video
The music video for "Crown" was directed by Taz Tron Delix. In the video, Stormzy can be seen performing the song in a church in front of a choir.
Award Nomination
"Crown" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2020 Brit Awards.
Streaming Milestone
The song has amassed millions of streams on Spotify, showcasing the popularity of the track.
Empathy and Inspiration
The song helps people see that even successful individuals like Stormzy struggle with their own issues, making this song relatable and inspirational.

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