Frightened -- trying to decide Which way do I side Can't make up my mind this time Searching -- curiosity's burning Just what am I learning From all this wasted time Waiting in line? Wrapped up in What might have been I just pretend That luck was seized from me All alone (but on the throne) The King of tragedy Caught up in what could be If only God had smiled on me Another dance with circumstance For His Majesty Crying My bitter tongue denying A life wasted in trying To rise from the bed I've made Where I lay Screaming My aching head is reeling The crown of thorns I'm feeling Made by my own hands Do you understand? Wrapped up in What might have been I just pretend That luck was seized from me All alone (but on the throne) The King of tragedy Caught up in what could be If only God had smiled on me Another dance with circumstance For His Majesty Neither her nor there In between is where I'm found Holding court with my excuses: Will the King ever denounce his crown? Wrapped up in What might have been I just pretend That luck was seized from me All alone (but on the throne) The King of tragedy Caught up in what could be If only God had smiled on me Another dance with circumstance For His Majesty