King of the World

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About King of the World

"King of the World" is a song by the American rock band Weezer, released as a single on January 14, 2016 for the band's self-titled 2016 album, along with a music video.


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2016
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You walk by the magazines
Sitting on the rack at the CVS
One more sad movie star divorce
Three hundred died in an airplane wreck
And you think of all the people suffering
And you bury that pain
But you can tell me everything
And we’ll ride on that wave

If I was king of the world
You’d be my girl
You wouldn’t have to shed one single tear
Unless you wanted to
‘Cause yeah I know what it’s like
If I was king of the world
Yeah, girl
We could ride a Greyhound all the way to the Galapagos
And stay for the rest of our lives

Dad hit you on the hand
Just for holding your chopsticks wrong
Then your Mom locked you in a shed
And Uncle Sam dropped an atom bomb
But you’re not alone
You can let it go
And just weep on my breast
And cover me with your tenderness
And that pain will pass

If I was king of the world
You’d be my girl
You wouldn’t have to shed one single tear
Unless you wanted to
‘Cause yeah I know what it’s like
If I was king of the world
Yeah, girl
We could ride a Greyhound all the way to the Galapagos
And stay for the rest of our lives

We are the small fish
We swim together
No Prozac or Valium
We’ll face tsunamis together

If I was king of the world
You’d be my girl
You wouldn’t have to shed one single tear
Unless you wanted to
‘Cause yeah I know what it’s like
If I was king of the world
Yeah, girl
We could ride a greyhound all the way to the Galapagos
And stay for the rest of our lives

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Weezer

Weezer is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1992. The band consists of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals, guitar), Patrick Wilson (drums, guitar, backing vocals), Brian Bell (guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), and Scott Shriner (bass, backing vocals, keyboards). The band's line-up has changed four times since its formation in 1992. They have released nine full-length albums, six EPs, and a DVD. more »

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Written by: Rivers Cuomo, Jarrad Kritzstein

Lyrics © E O Smith Music, BMG Rights Management

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9 facts about this song

Band Formation
"King of the World" is a song by Weezer, an American rock band that was formed in 1992.
Album Information
The song is part of the band's tenth studio album, "Weezer (White Album)", which was released on April 1, 2016.
Song Inspiration
The song's inspiration comes from lead singer Rivers Cuomo's wife, Kyoko Ito. The lyrics reference real-life events and fears she had growing up.
Lyrical Theme
A significant part of the song speaks to Cuomo's desire to take away the pains and fears of his wife, essentially promising her freedom from these negative feelings.
Music Video
The official music video for the song was released on January 14, 2016. It features the band performing the song on top of a building with cityscapes in the backdrop.
Music Signature
"King of the World" maintains Weezer's signature nerdy, alternative rock style with catchy tunes and deeply personal lyrics.
Album Success
The White Album, which includes "King of the World," debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart.
Critical Reception
The song was generally positively received by critics, with many praising its energetic music and heartfelt lyrics.
Live Performances
Weezer performed "King of the World" live on many occasions, including during their 2016 summer tour.

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