King Of The World – English Lyrics

• By: Weezer
• Album: The White Album

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Weezer's 'King of the World' to explore themes of love and unwavering support. Penned by Rivers Cuomo as a dedication to his wife, this song offers a glimpse into personal connection and resilience. Discover the language of heartfelt commitment and the musical nuances of Weezer's signature sound.

[English]

(upbeat, distorted alt rock music)

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Oh, whoa, whoa ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Oh, whoa, whoa ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Oh, whoa, whoa ♪