Esther called me today; she's a bona fide star,
Said, 'I spoke to a friend who wants to know how you are,'
With a shake in her voice she said, 'I'm doing okay,'
With a shake in her voice she said, 'I can't live this way,'
She doesn't know why she wants to laugh, but still she cries,
Still she cries.

Spoke to Esther today she said, 'It's hard to play queen,'
Though she fought it at first, this pain's become her routine,
And she wants to believe, but the image won't play,
And she wants to be loved, but that's a long time away,
Kingdoms collide as she tries to rule the world inside,
She starts to cry.

Take that crown off, my queen Esther; it's too much for anyone to bear
Don't hide your face, queen Esther; my king says he'll meet you anywhere.

Take that crown off, my queen Esther; it's too much for anyone to bear
Don't hide your face, queen Esther; my king says he'll meet you anywhere.

He says it's okay,
He knows your pain
He says it's okay,
He'll show you the way,
He'll take your pain,
He'll show you the way.

Esther called me today; she's a bona fide star,
Said, 'I spoke to a friend who wants to know how you are.'