King
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| Album track by Weezer | |||||
| Album | Weezer (The Red Album) (Deluxe Edition) | ||||
| Released | June 11, 2008 | ||||
| Recorded | N/A | ||||
| Length | 5:11 | ||||
| Label | Geffen | ||||
| Writer | Rivers Cuomo | ||||
| RC# | N/A | ||||
| COR# | N/A | ||||
| Producer | Rick Rubin | ||||
| Status | Officially released | ||||
| Listen | Album version source: www.LastFM.com |
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"King" is the fourteenth and final track off of "The Red Album (Deluxe Edition)".
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Appearances
MP3 Previews
Source is www.LastFM.com unless otherwise stated
Overview
In the liner notes for the deluxe edition of The Red Album, Rivers states that "King" was originally abandoned by the band during the album's demo sessions, and that it was Scott who rescued it from the brink. He apparently called Rivers up one night, and essentially demanded they record it because it was his favorite track from the Deliverance at Hand! demos. Rivers responded, saying (perhaps jokingly) that if he [Scott] wanted the song so bad he should sing it.
The band also noted that it was the most difficult song to record during the sessions for the album.
Personnel
- Rivers Cuomo – lead guitar, lead vocals (bridge)
- Patrick Wilson - percussion
- Brian Bell – rhythm guitar, synth, keyboard
- Scott Shriner - bass guitar, lead vocals
- Rick Rubin - producer
Lyrics
One night at the disco I wanted to dance slow
I saw a sweet baby, such a fine lady
And I walked up to ask her, but some dude just grabbed her
I told him to back off, cut me some slack off
I see you come here, drinkin' that cheap beer
Act like you own it, I can't condone it
You show me no respect, you got to get off it
You got to get with it. Time for a swift kick
You see, I own this town. You best not come around.
If you wanna get by, then cool it down.
If you wanna start something, know one thing: I'm king.
If you wanna mess around like that, that's just how it is.
If you wanna get by, then mind your biz.
If you wanna start something, know one thing: I'm king.
You wanted attention and did I mention:
Nobody likes you, except for the losers
You made a whole army, an army of babies
Some of them stupid, some of them crazy
Pick up your action, act like a grown man
Look at the winners, you can be like them
Life is so easy, pleasant, and dreamy
If you get off me, if you get with me
You see I own this town. You best not come around.
If you wanna get by, then cool it down.
If you wanna start something, know one thing: I'm king.
If you wanna mess around like that, that's just how it is.
If you wanna get by, then mind your biz.
If you wanna start something, know one thing: I'm king.
You can't break me
Never take me
That's just how it is
You can't break me
Never shake me
Clear out of my biz
