King of the World (Weezer song)

"King of the World" is a song by the American rock band Weezer, released as a single on January 14, 2016 for the band's self-titled 2016 album, along with a music video.^[1]

Reception

Bill Bodkin at Pop-Break opined "Hearkening back to the sound of the Blue and Green albums, and even some of the Red album, “King of the World” kicks ass with classic Weezer crunch." Bodkin also praises Rivers Cuomo's songwriting for the song, stating that he writes with "hope and feel-good vibes".^[2] Chris DeVille at Stereogum described the song as "[feeling] like ’90s Weezer with room to breathe."^[3]

Live performances

On March 31, 2016, "King of the World" was performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in celebration of the release of Weezer's 2016 album. Cuomo was dressed as Elvis Presley during the performance.^[4] The song was performed the following day on Good Morning America, where a photo was shot with the band and several Major League Baseball mascots.^[5]

Music video

A music video for "King of the World" was released on January 14, 2016, and was directed by Scantron Films.^[6] The video features a bearded man in a king's crown and cape, running along a boardwalk, causing havoc, eventually encountering a police officer, who attempts to arrest him.

Charts

Chart (2016)	Peak position
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)^[7]	39
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)^[8]	17
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[9]	17

References

↑ "Weezer announce release of The White Album, share "King of the World" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
↑ "Single Review: Weezer, 'King of the World'". Pop-Break. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
↑ "Premature Evaluation: Weezer's "White Album"". Stereogum. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
↑ "Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, Dressed As Elvis, Is 'King Of the World' On 'Fallon'". Spin. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
↑ "Rivers Cuomo Dresses as Elvis Presley for Weezer's 'Fallon' Visit - Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
↑ Weezer - King Of The World. 14 January 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2016 – via YouTube.
↑ "Weezer – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Weezer. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
↑ "Weezer – Chart history" Billboard Rock Airplay for Weezer. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
↑ "Weezer – Chart history" Billboard Alternative Songs for Weezer. Retrieved April 23, 2016.

Weezer

Studio albums

Compilations

Death to False Metal

EPs

DVD

Weezer – Video Capture Device: Treasures from the Vault 1991–2002

Singles

Weezer	"Undone – The Sweater Song" "Buddy Holly" "Say It Ain't So"

Pinkerton	"El Scorcho" "The Good Life" "Pink Triangle"

Weezer	"Hash Pipe" "Island in the Sun" "Photograph"

Maladroit	"Dope Nose" "Keep Fishin'"

Make Believe	"Beverly Hills" "We Are All on Drugs" "Perfect Situation" "This Is Such a Pity"

Weezer	"Pork and Beans" "Troublemaker" "The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Variations on a Shaker Hymn)" "Dreamin'"

Raditude	"(If You're Wondering If I Want You to) I Want You to" "I'm Your Daddy"

Hurley	"Memories" "Hang On"

Everything Will Be Alright in the End	"Back to the Shack" "Cleopatra" "Da Vinci" "Go Away"

Weezer	"Thank God for Girls" "Do You Wanna Get High?" "King of the World"

Other songs

Tours

Articles	Discography Songs from the Black Hole The Kitchen Tape Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo Alone II: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo Alone III: The Pinkerton Years Christmas with Weezer (video game) Ric Ocasek Rick Rubin Spike Jonze

Bands	The Rentals Scott & Rivers The Special Goodness The Relationship Homie Space Twins

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