Tears on the Throne
Beyoncé

Verse 1:
Staring out the window, the rain reflects my soul
Loneliness is a crown, too heavy, too cold
Echoes of a love, now just whispers in the night
Once a queen, but now the shadows steal the light

Pre-Chorus:
Silent screams in a castle built on sand
Trying to hold the pieces with trembling hands

Chorus:
Tears on the throne, where did we go wrong?
This palace of heartache, it's where I belong
I wear my sorrow like a jeweled gown
Even queens can crumble down

Verse 2:
In the corridors of memories, I hear your name
But all the portraits on the walls, they aren't the same
Love letters turn to ashes, scattered by the breeze
I'm a monarch of this kingdom of grief

Pre-Chorus:
Silent screams in a castle built on sand
Trying to hold the pieces with trembling hands

Chorus:
Tears on the throne, where did we go wrong?
This palace of heartache, it's where I belong
I wear my sorrow like a jeweled gown
Even queens can crumble down

Bridge:
But in the ruins, I'll find my strength
With every tear, I'll reclaim my faith
Even in tragedy, there's a dawn
A new tomorrow when the night is gone

Chorus:
Tears on the throne, where did we go wrong?
This palace of heartache, it's where I belong
I wear my sorrow like a jeweled gown
Even queens can crumble down

Outro:
And I'll rise from this melancholy sea
A stronger queen, forever free
Tears on the throne won't define me
In my heart, I hold the key