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]

"King of the World"
Single by Weezer
from the album Weezer (The White Album)
ReleasedJanuary 14, 2016
Recorded2015
GenreAlternative rock, power pop
Length3:24
LabelCrush, Weezer
Songwriter(s)Rivers Cuomo, Jarrad Kritzstein
Weezer singles chronology
"Do You Wanna Get High?"
(2015)		 "King of the World"
(2016)		 "I Love the USA"
(2016)

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

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

Year-end charts
Chart (2016) Position
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10] 38
US Rock Airplay Songs (Billboard)[11] 46

References
  1. "Weezer announce release of The White Album, share "King of the World" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  2. "Single Review: Weezer, 'King of the World'". Pop-Break. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  3. "Premature Evaluation: Weezer's "White Album"". Stereogum. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  4. "Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, Dressed As Elvis, Is 'King Of the World' On 'Fallon'". Spin. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  5. "Rivers Cuomo Dresses as Elvis Presley for Weezer's 'Fallon' Visit - Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  6. Weezer - King Of The World. 14 January 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2016 – via YouTube.
  7. "Weezer Chart History (Hot Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  8. "Weezer Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
  9. "Weezer Chart History (Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  10. "Alternative Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  11. "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
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