Old 97's have been heralded as a great live band. They included five live songs as a bonus disc on Satellite Rides, and released a live double CD set recorded at historic Gruene Hall in 2005, Alive and Wired. Singer/guitarist Rhett Miller has released three solo albums and singer/bassist Murry Hammond released his first solo effort in April 2008. Ken Bethea plays lead guitar for the band and playing the drums/singing is Philip Peeples.
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King Of All The World
Old 97's Lyrics
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When you turned the power on
And you made me feel for all the world
Like I was the king of all the world
I was on a window ledge
When you came upon me there
Everything was upside for the moment
Can't count me out, 'cause I've got your number
Oh, you make me feel like I'm the king of all of the world
The king of all of the world, the king of all of the world
Now I'm on my way up north
All it's gonna do is rain
And I'm gonna want to go back to the world
Where I was the king of all of the world
Can't count me out, 'cause I've got your number
You make me feel like I'm the king of all of the world
The king of all of the world, the king of all of the world
I was in a real bad way
When you turned the power on
And you made me feel so right at home
I wonder if I'm ever gonna get back home
Can't count me out 'cause I've got your number
Oh, you make me feel like I'm the king of all of the world
The king of all of the world, the king of all of the world
The king of all of the world
If I wander out
Of a picture window, oh, right below my name
There goes king of all of the world, the king of all of the world
The king of all of the world, the king of all of the world
The lyrics to Old 97's's song "King of all the World" express the feeling of empowerment and being on top of the world. The singer is in a bad state of mind, possibly considering suicide, when someone (presumably the subject of the song) comes into his life and gives him a reason to live again. With this person's help, the singer feels like "the king of all the world," confident and in control of his life again. Despite a sense of impending rain and sadness, the singer still feels the power that the other person has given him and knows that they are always there for him. The final lines suggest that even if the singer were to fall from grace, his name and legacy would remain as the "king of all the world."
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation but can be seen as a love song or as an ode to the power of human connection. The idea of being the "king" could mean feeling powerful and invincible with another person by one's side. The lyrics can also be viewed as an affirmation of the importance of human relationships in our lives and how they give us a sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I was in a real bad way
I was not in a good mental state
When you turned the power on
Your presence improved my mood significantly
And you made me feel for all the world
My feelings with you were all-consuming and intense
Like I was the king of all the world
I felt powerful and confident in myself
I was on a window ledge
I was at a high and dangerous place
When you came upon me there
You arrived at the right moment
Everything was upside for the moment
My thoughts and emotions were all over the place
Right around the time I had to get going
I had to leave soon after
Can't count me out, 'cause I've got your number
You can't underestimate me because I know your tricks
Oh, you make me feel like I'm the king of all of the world
You make me feel powerful and confident
The king of all of the world, the king of all of the world
I feel like I'm on top of the world
Now I'm on my way up north
I'm going on a journey
All it's gonna do is rain
The weather is bad and it will make things worse
And I'm gonna want to go back to the world
I'll want to go back to a time when I felt powerful
Where I was the king of all of the world
Where I felt powerful and confident
Now I'm on my way up north
I'm leaving my comfort zone
All it's gonna do is rain
Things are going to be difficult and unpleasant
And I'm gonna want to go back to the world
I'll want to leave this situation
Where I was the king of all of the world
Where I felt powerful and confident
Can't count me out 'cause I've got your number
You can't defeat me no matter what you do because I know your plans
You make me feel like I'm the king of all of the world
You give me confidence and make me feel powerful
If I wander out
If I lose my way
Of a picture window, oh, right below my name
In a public place, where everyone can see my failure
There goes king of all of the world, the king of all of the world
I have lost my confidence and power
The king of all of the world, the king of all of the world
I have lost everything that made me feel powerful
The king of all of the world
I have lost everything that made me feel confident and powerful
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JEFFREY ALLEN BLACK
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