I've been a fan of Weezer a little while.

The guys have dropped a new album today, fittingly titled The Black Album.

In short, anyone think they're referring to a frind of ours?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhGwZ5Q8cy0&index=8&list=OLAK5uy_m8I_qoqv-Yeu81OG2Iky-nILsmIyVgIrw

There is no way this song is not about Prince

Do do do do
Do do do do
Do do do do
Do do do do

Once upon a time, there was a prince
He tried to save the world with funk rock riffs
Look at him now, oh
Look at him now, oh
On cobblestones

He's the prince who wanted everything
He's the prince who wanted everything

Do do do do
Do do do do

Ooh, his hair was very Joan Baez
And fans would auction off his autographs
Look at him now, oh
Look at him now, oh
His paisley bones

He's the prince who wanted everything
He's the prince who wanted everything

Do do do do
She do do do

Because life will make a beggar of rich men
Bring the sovereign to his knee-ee-ees
And all the gold and all of the platinum
Melting like a chocolate sea
The only way to escape
Is to dance, dance, dance in the flames

Do do do do
Do do do do

All the courtiers would genuflect
Kiss the ring, secure a bonus check
Where are they now, oh?
Where are they now, oh?
In red corvettes

They left the prince who wanted everything
He's the prince who wanted everything

Do do do do

[Edited 3/1/19 3:20am]

Agreed but why "The Prince who wanted everything"?

A reference to the control he wanted over the work which was being barred by his label?

I'd hate to think there's more to the title than a lust for stardom and fame. Sure, Prince enjoyed those things but, as time went on, he became more driven about his creativity and control of his output rather than just chasing a number one.

TryWhistlingThis said:

Agreed but why "The Prince who wanted everything"?

A reference to the control he wanted over the work which was being barred by his label?

I'd hate to think there's more to the title than a lust for stardom and fame. Sure, Prince enjoyed those things but, as time went on, he became more driven about his creativity and control of his output rather than just chasing a number one.

Stop over analyzing stuff. Prince wanted people to love each other, and create communities. Love is everything. You're thinking material, Prince thought spiritual.

Wow. Kind of sad.

McGee said:

There is no way this song is not about Prince

Do do do do
Do do do do
Do do do do
Do do do do

Once upon a time, there was a prince
He tried to save the world with funk rock riffs
Look at him now, oh
Look at him now, oh
On cobblestones

He's the prince who wanted everything
He's the prince who wanted everything

Do do do do
Do do do do

Ooh, his hair was very Joan Baez
And fans would auction off his autographs
Look at him now, oh
Look at him now, oh
His paisley bones

He's the prince who wanted everything
He's the prince who wanted everything

Do do do do
She do do do

Because life will make a beggar of rich men
Bring the sovereign to his knee-ee-ees
And all the gold and all of the platinum
Melting like a chocolate sea
The only way to escape
Is to dance, dance, dance in the flames

Do do do do
Do do do do

All the courtiers would genuflect
Kiss the ring, secure a bonus check
Where are they now, oh?
Where are they now, oh?
In red corvettes

They left the prince who wanted everything
He's the prince who wanted everything

Do do do do

[Edited 3/1/19 3:20am]

NewPowerToad said:

As my wife said, the best part is they didn't try to incorporate the infamous MPLS sound. It's still Weezer.

Yes!

I really like this aspect of it the most because Weezer are truly making the song their own by just being themselves. In fact, when it opened, it sounded very Beach Boys - but it makes sense because they're a major influence for Weezer.

The fact that the lyrics so clearly convey that this is their tribute to Prince really negates the need for them to include a funky bass line, 80s synth or a ripping guitar solo. It's just Weezer and they just love Prince. What more needs to be said?

[Edited 3/1/19 23:56pm]

StrangeButTrue said:

I used to really dig Weezer, idk why but I don’t dig any of their newer stuff. The covers record to me was so uninspired. I wonder if Rivers generated this song vis spreadsheet or wrote it specifically... but not that much, really. Haven’t heard the new album of originals and those lyrics don’t make me wanna run out and hear that song. The last album of originals was Ratidue or whatever and it was pretty much unlistenable. . https://www.culturecreatu...ers-cuomo/

I think they lost their edge a while ago. Now they are on tour with the Pixies. Nostalgia sells.

Why not, they rip off everybody else.

but why r they called "weeezer"?

https://ew.com/music/2019/02/27/rivers-cuomo-weezer-black-album-interview/

On the track “The Prince Who Wanted Everything,” you have phrases like “funk-rock riffs” and “paisley bones.” Is that song about Prince?
It didn’t start out to be about Prince. But as I was working on the song and listening to it every day, I just couldn’t help but be reminded of him and his story. I was such a big Prince fan from probably about age 20, even before Weezer started. I just started tweaking the lyrics to make some Prince references.

I think they lost their edge a while ago. Now they are on tour with the Pixies. Nostalgia sells.

So who is Weezer, and what is the song actually saying about Prince, that he wanted everything, and in the end, look where he ended up, and that the things he put importance on really didn't matter? At least that's what I take from it......anyone?

oceanblue said:

So who is Weezer, and what is the song actually saying about Prince, that he wanted everything, and in the end, look where he ended up, and that the things he put importance on really didn't matter? At least that's what I take from it......anyone?

WHO IS WEEZER?!

You guys need to get out more.

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Weezer
Weezer performing in 2015 at the Gathering of the Vibes in Bridgeport, Connecticut. From left to right: Brian Bell, Scott Shriner, Patrick Wilson, and Rivers Cuomo.
Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock power pop pop rock pop punk emo
Years active	1992–1998 2000–present
Labels	DGC Jive Geffen Interscope Epitaph Republic Atlantic
Associated acts	Avant Garde The Relationship The Rentals Scott & Rivers Shriners Homie Space Twins The Special Goodness
Website	weezer.com
Members	Rivers Cuomo Patrick Wilson Brian Bell Scott Shriner
Past members	Matt Sharp Jason Cropper Mikey Welsh

Weezer is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1992. The band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboards), Patrick Wilson (drums), Brian Bell (guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), and Scott Shriner (bass, backing vocals).

After signing to Geffen Records in 1993, Weezer released their debut self-titled album, also known as the "Blue Album", in 1994. Backed by successful music videos for the singles "Buddy Holly", "Undone – The Sweater Song" and "Say It Ain't So", the Blue Album became a 4x platinum success. Their second album, Pinkerton (1996), featuring a darker, more abrasive sound, was a commercial failure and initially received mixed reviews, but went on to achieve cult status and critical acclaim years later. Both the Blue Album and Pinkerton are now frequently cited among the best albums of the 1990s. Following the tour for Pinkerton, bassist Matt Sharp left the band and Weezer went on hiatus.

Considering they named their album the same name as the most infamous Prince album of all time, I'd be more surprised if there wasn't a song about Prince on it.

Catchy song, though.

Funny - when I read the lyrics, I thought "Man, that doesn't sound like an homage or positive song". But when I heard it sung, it sounded much more like that. I like it.

RodeoSchro said: