Kingdom Lyrics

I made myself a ruler of my own kingdom

I sought to gain control of everything within my reach

Little did I know, I would be the downfall of me

I thought that I would flourish and thrive

I thought I'd figured out the easy way of life

Oh, what I didn't realize

I believed I could be the judge of everybody else

But I never stopped to glance in a mirror to examine myself

I had no patience for fools and thieves

And showed no compassion for people different from me

I thought that I would flourish and thrive

I thought I'd figured out the easy way of life

Oh, what I didn't realize

My pride pushed everyone away and left me to my own devices

And at first attack, I was quick to retreat as you weakened my defenses

I tried to flee, but you had me surrounded

And when I claimed my defeat

I conceded my seat on the throne that was never meant for me

But you spared my life and placed me by your side

I thought that I would flourish and thrive

I thought I'd figured out the easy way of life

Oh, what I didn't realize

You were the maker of my whole life