“Heavy Is The Crown” is the anticipated second single from Linkin Park’s eighth studio album, From Zero. This version of the song is also the official League of Legends Worlds 2024 anthem, with its release date being the day before Worlds 2024 began. A separate Original Score version would be subseq...
[Verse 1: Mike Shinoda]
It's pourin' in, you're laid on the floor again
One knock at the door and then
We both know how the story ends
You can't win if your white flag's out when the war begins
Aimin' so high but swingin' so low
Tryin' to catch fire but feelin' so cold
Hold it inside and hope it won't show
I'm sayin' it's not, but inside, I know
[Pre-Chorus: Mike Shinoda & Emily Armstrong]
Today's gonna be the day you notice
'Cause I'm tired of explainin' what the joke is
[Chorus: Emily Armstrong]
This is what you asked for, heavy is the crown
Fire in the sunrise, ashes rainin' down
Try to hold it in, but it keeps bleedin' out
This is what you asked for, heavy is the
Heavy is the crown
[Verse 2: Mike Shinoda]
Turn to run, now look what it's become
Outnumbered, ten to one
Back then should've bit your tongue
'Cause there's no turnin' back this path once it's begun
You're already on that list
Say you don't want what you can't resist
Wavin' that sword when the pen won't miss
Watch it all fallin' apart like this
[Chorus: Emily Armstrong]
This is what you asked for, heavy is the crown
Fire in the sunrise, ashes rainin' down
Try to hold it in, but it keeps bleedin' out
This is what you asked for, heavy is the
Heavy is the crown
[Bridge: Mike Shinoda]
Today's gonna be the day you notice
'Cause I'm tired of explainin' what the joke is
[Breakdown: Emily Armstrong]
This is what you asked for
[Chorus: Emily Armstrong]
This is what you asked for, heavy is the crown
Fire in the sunrise, ashes rainin' down
Try to hold it in but it keeps bleedin' out
This is what you asked for, heavy is the
Heavy is the crown
[Outro: Emily Armstrong]
Heavy is the crown
Heavy is the, heavy is the crown
Heavy Is the Crown was written by Mike Shinoda & Emily Armstrong & Mike Elizondo.
Heavy Is the Crown was produced by Mike Shinoda.
Linkin-park released Heavy Is the Crown on Tue Sep 24 2024.
It’s been an amazing experience partnering with Riot to bring this anthem to the global League of Legends community. The song is a real highlight of this new era for us, harnessing our signature sound and infusing it with fresh energy. We’re so excited for players and fans to experience this!
– Mik...
During the tracking week ending October 12, 2024, the song debuted at #79 on the Hot 100. The song marks Linkin Park’s second appearance on the chart in 2024 as “The Emptiness Machine” peaked previously at #21. With Emily Armstrong appearing as the new lead vocalist for Linkin Park, it marks her sec...