Represent
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| Single by Weezer | |||||
| Album | Hurley (Deluxe Edition) | ||||
| Released | June 11, 2010 | ||||
| Format | digital | ||||
| Recorded | June 2010 | ||||
| Length | 4:14 | ||||
| Writer(s) | Rivers Cuomo, Rick Nowels | ||||
| Producer(s) | Weezer | ||||
| Status | Officially Released | ||||
| Stream |  Spotify |
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Represent is a digital single released by Weezer. An alternate version was later released as the fourteenth track on the deluxe edition of Hurley.
Contents
Appearances
- Represent (digital single)
- Hurley (Deluxe Edition) (Rocked Out Mix)
Overview
"Represent," released in June 2010, was written as the unofficial theme for the US Men's Soccer team. However, it was not the first song that Weezer lead singer Rivers Cuomo has written about US soccer. "My Day Is Coming," released on Alone II, was about similar subject matter. The song was co-written with songwriter Rick Nowels, who also co-wrote "Hang On".
Release
On June 7, 2010, Weezer lead singer Rivers Cuomo tweeted "Weezer is recording a new song this week for the U.S. soccer team...hopefully to be released before Saturday's game. It's called Reprazent!" On June 11, the song was released on iTunes as a free download for 7 days. It is still available for purchase. An alternate version of the song, listed as the "Rocked Out Mix", was included as the fourteenth track on the deluxe edition of Hurley on September 10, 2010.
The “Rocked Out Mix” of “Represent” ends with a short piano/string composition, which would later be demoed as a full song titled "Semper Fi" (or "Higgs Boson").
Video/Audio
The US Men's team uploaded a video for the song on June 23, along with a phone interview with Cuomo. The video features game footage from the team, live performances by Weezer, and shots of Cuomo singing the song in a studio.
Original
Rocked Out Mix
Lyrics
US Soccer 2010! Represent
I'm sick and tired of everybody trying to tell me what to do
If I'm in need of your advice then surely I would come to you
I didn't get in this position just by happenstance
I work my bones beyond my limit just to have half a chance
It matters how you play the game
It matters that you can take the pain
You don't want to lie, steal, or cheat your way to the top
It matters what your people think
You represent your family
But that's just one more reason to see
That it matters
Whether you win or lose
Why don't we see who is the wizard and play some one on one
I think you'll find me sympathetic to ya when I've won
It's seems you've got the brawn to beat me
If beef was all it takes
But I've got skills to pay the bills and punish each of your mistakes
It matters how you play the game
It matters that you can take the pain
You don't want to lie, steal, or cheat your way to the top
It matters what your people think
You represent your family
But that's just one more reason to see
That it matters
Whether you win or lose
One hundred years from now
They'll look back on this day
Where are you going to be
And what are they going to say
I see my name in lights
The people call my name
It's all up to you
Will you find your way?
It matters how you play the game
It matters that you can take the pain
You don't want to lie, steal, or cheat your way to the top
It matters what your people think
You represent your family
But that's just one more reason to see
That it matters
(Whether you win or lose)
It matters what your mama thinks
You represent your family
But that's just one more reason to see
That it matters
Whether you win or lose
