On the Edge
| "On the Edge" | |||||
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| Demo by Weezer | |||||
| Length | 2:41 | ||||
| Writer(s) | Rivers Cuomo | ||||
| RC# | 503 | ||||
| COR# | 196 | ||||
| Status | Circulating | ||||
| Live debut | September 5, 2000 | ||||
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"On the Edge" is a Weezer song demoed and performed live during the summer of 2000.
Appearances
- Released online
Overview
According to Karl Koch, "On the Edge" was first rehearsed by Weezer on August 20, 2000. A studio recording of "On the Edge" was demoed by the band sometime thereafter, and was subsequently shared online with fans. A slightly truncated version of the same recording was distributed by Rivers Cuomo to fans as part of the "Official" SS2K "album" in November of 2001. According to Karl Koch, "On the Edge" was performed live only once, at a show in Milwaukee, WI on September 5, 2000. Koch subsequently shared a partial clip with fans on weezer.com.
Live performances
Personnel
- Rivers Cuomo – lead guitar, lead vocals
- Patrick Wilson – percussion
- Brian Bell – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Mikey Welsh – bass guitar
Audio
Live
Lyrics
Things are so complicated now
I think I'm gonna throw out my neck
I don't know what tomorrow brings
And there ain't no way I can check
I go out to the movies
I tell my girl she's groovy
But no one ever seems to get satisfied
Things are so complicated now
I think I'm gonna curl up and die
One million things are in my head
And no matter how I try
I can't seem to get sorted
My plans end up aborted
The days slink through my clutching hands like rain
There ain't no better way to fly
I've punched the devil in the eye
There ain't no better way to live
On the edge
Things are all jumbled up in knots
And I'm caught in the spider's web
Only now just a matter of time
Before he comes up to eat up my head
So I'm bitter too now,
Fun time is all through now
Give my blessings to those who keep on
There ain't no better way to fly
I've punched the devil in the eye
There ain't no better way to live
On the edge
On high
On high
Known recordings
| Performer(s) | Title | Filename | Date of recording | Recording location | Length | Appeared on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weezer | On The Edge | July 2000 | Cole Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA[1] | 3:49 | Released online | ||
| Weezer | On The Edge | July 2000 | Cole Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA[1] | 2:41 | Summer Songs 2000 ("album") | Edited by Rivers Cuomo for semi-official SS2K "album" |