This is probably one of the most baffling MegadetH songs ever. It has some of the most insightful lyrics ever written and a very catchy riff. However, it was left off the U.S. release of Youthanasia.
I first found out about the song while reading a song list of Youthanasia in a BMG cd catalog. I had already purchased the album, and didn't remember any "Crown of Worms" on my copy! Then I purchased the import "Train of Consequences" single and found it on there along with "I Thought I Knew it All" and the title track. Live versions of "Peace Sells", "Anarchy in the UK" and "Ashes in Your Mouth" are included.
"Crown of Worms" can also be found on the Japanese release of Youthanasia.
I am your author, dream up your pain
Drink as did Bacchus, rebel just like Cain
Lord of the city, I shall remain
All pandemonium I shall reign
Set in my fortress up on my hill
Drinking the wine till I've had my fill
Building up high, my castle walls
Oh, to veil my splendid fall
I present you this crown of worms
Surrounding myself with misery
Drawn curtains heavy of my history
Exquisite I am, perfect unity
On my left hand is false majesty
I feign affection, refute the true story
Dispute with creation, the lie is my glory
I care for no one, my gospel is death
For me the light's gone, only darkness is left
I present you this crown of worms
As black in deed, as cold as stone
A commandment of one, as proud as gold
As neglected in spirit, as time is old
As legion is numbers, as legend is told
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