King Without a Crown
Matisyahu
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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
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Written by: JOSHUA WERNER, MATTHEW MILLER
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13 facts about this song
Song Background"King Without a Crown" is by Matisyahu, a Jewish American reggae singer, rapper, and musician.
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Popular SuccessThe song was a surprise hit, peaking at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, which made Matisyahu one of the few Jewish artists to ever have a Top 40 hit.
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Album Information"King Without a Crown" appears on Matisyahu's album "Youth" which was released in 2006.
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Song ThemesThe song is a fusion of reggae, rock, and hip hop and discusses Matisyahu's longing for a spiritual connection with God and his struggle to remain faithful to his religious beliefs.
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Video ProductionThe music video was shot in Los Angeles and features Matisyahu performing the song in a club full of young fans. The video also conveys his message of unity and tolerance.
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Cover VersionsA live version of the song was included on Matisyahu's 2005 EP "Live at Stubb's", which was so popular it created a demand for a studio recording.
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Grammy NominationMatisyahu's album "Youth", which features "King Without a Crown", was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Reggae Album in 2006.
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Distinctive StyleMatisyahu's unique fusion of traditional Jewish themes with reggae, rock, and hip hop made "King Without a Crown" stand out on the radio and contributed greatly to its success.
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Songwriting ProcessMatisyahu has shared that the song was inspired by his personal religious journey and his search for spiritual truth.
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Cultural ImpactThe unexpected success of "King Without a Crown" allowed Matisyahu to reach a wider audience and introduced many people to Jewish reggae music.
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Known for Live Performances"King Without a Crown" is celebrated for Matisyahu's passionate live performances of the song which often includes improvisations making each performance unique.
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TransformationThe song represents Matisyahu's transformation from a secular lifestyle to a more devout adherence to Hasidic Judaism.
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Musical Arrangement"King Without a Crown" seamlessly blends traditional Jewish music with modern musical genres, which became Matisyahu's signature style.
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