King Of All The World
Old 97's Lyrics


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I was in a real bad way
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
Right around the time I had to get going

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

Overall Meaning

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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