Hyde - King of Earth

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"Hyde"
Hyde cover
Song by Weezer
Recorded 2002
Writer(s) Scott Shriner, Rivers Cuomo
RC# 749
COR# 389
Status Bootlegs, demos circulating
Rivers Cuomo song chronology
"Climbing Clean Riff"
(RC# 748)
"Hyde - King of Earth"
(RC# 749)
"Don't You Let My Heart Down"
(RC# 750)

"Hyde - King of Earth" (also known as simply "King of Earth" or "Hyde - The Intro Song") is a Weezer song.

Appearances

Overview

"Hyde" was composed by Weezer bassist Scott Shriner.[1] The song was performed at Weezer concerts in the spring and summer of that same year as an instrumental song, appearing on setlists under the title "Hyde - The Intro Song". The song's placement in the 2002 version of the Catalog O' Riffs suggests that it received lyrics (written by Rivers Cuomo) after its initial debut. The song was learned by the band at a soundcheck on August 1, 2002.[2] A demo of the song from the Maladroit era was initially released by Cuomo as part of the digital compilation Alone VIII: The Maladroit Years on November 22, 2020, but was removed a few days later, on November 30, likely due to being co-written (as well as the presence of other band members on the recording).

Lyrics

All my life I sat in corners of the room
Pretty girls would never choose me to talk to
Burning anger fills my heart up more each day
One of these lonely nights I'll throw them all away

I will be the King of Earth
Everyone will feel my wrath

In the meantime, I'll still watch in solitude
Feel my strength increasing deep within myself
All these other fools will scratch their puny heads
Wondering how this little bastard slipped ahead

I will be the King of Earth
Everyone will feel my wrath

To the day you see me burning up the sun
Please enjoy this chance to have your little fun
Ohh

Known recordings

Performer(s) Title Filename Date of recording Recording location Length Appeared on Notes
Weezer King of Earth 389 King of Earth.mp3 2002 0:57 Alone VIII: The Maladroit Years
Weezer King of Earth 389 King of Earth 2.mp3 2002 4:29 Alone VIII: The Maladroit Years
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