Red Album

Weezer Red Album Lyrics
1.Troublemaker

Lyricist:Rivers Cuomo

Put me in a special school
'Cause I am such a fool
And I don't need a single book
To teach me how to read

Who needs stupid books?
They are for petty crooks
And I will learn by studying
The lesson in my dreams

So turn off the TV
'Cause that's what others see
And movies are as bad as
Eating chocolate ice cream

They only sicken me
Don't let me play football
I'll sack the quarterback
And jack the brother of the ball

I'm a troublemaker
Never been a faker
Doing things my own way
And never giving up

I'm a troublemaker
Not a double taker
I don't have the patience
To keep it on the up

I picked up a guitar
What does this signify?
I'm gonna play some heavy metal riffs
And you will die

You wanted arts and crafts
How's this for arts and crafts?
That's right

I'm growing out my hair
I'm movin' out to Cherokee
I'm gonna be a rock star
And you will go to bed with me

'Cause I can't work a job
Like any other slob
Punchin' in and punchin' out
And suckin' up to Bob

Marrying a bitch
Having 7 kids
Giving up and growing old
And hoping there's a God

I'm a troublemaker
Never been a faker
Doing things my own way
And never giving up

I'm a troublemaker
Not a double taker
I don't have the patience
To keep it on the up

I'm gonna be a star
And people will crane necks
To get a glimpse of me
And see if I am having sex

In studying my moves
They try to understand
Why I am so unlike the singers
In the other bands

I'm such a mystery
As anyone can see
There isn't anybody else
Exactly quite like me

And when it's party time
Like 1999
I'll party by myself
Because I'm such a special guy

I'm a troublemaker
Never been a faker
Doing things my own way
And never giving up

I'm a troublemaker
Not a double taker
I don't have the patience
To keep it on the up
(Keep it on the up)

I'm a troublemaker
(Keep it on the up)
I'm a troublemaker
(Keep it on the up)

I'm a troublemaker
(Keep it on the up)
I'm a troublemaker
Never giving up


2.Heart Songs

Lyricist:Rivers Cuomo

Gordon Lightfoot sang a song about a boat that sank
In the lake at the break of the morning
A cat named Stevens found a faith he could believe in
And Joan Baez, I never listened to too much jazz
But hippie songs could be heard in our pad

Eddie Rabbitt sang about how much he loved a rainy night
Abba, Devo, Benatar were there the day John Lennon died
Mr. Springsteen said he had a hungry heart
Grover Washington was happy on the day he topped the charts
These are the songs

These are my heart songs
They never feel wrong
And when I wake for goodness sake
These are the songs I keep singin'

Quiet Riot got me started with the bangin' of my head
Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Slayer taught me how to shred
I gotta admit though, sometimes I would listen to the radio
Debbie Gibson, tell me that you think we're all alone

Michael Jackson's in the mirror, I've gotta have faith if I
wanna see clear
Never gonna give you up, wish me love or wishing well
It takes two to make a thing go right, if the Fresh Prince
starts a fight
Don't you worry for too long 'cause you know these are the songs

These are my heart songs
They never feel wrong
And when I wake for goodness sake
These are the songs I keep singing

Back in 1991, I wasn't havin' any fun
'Til my roommate said, 'Come on and put a brand new record on'
Had a baby on it, he was naked on it
Then I heard the chords that broke the chains I had upon me

Got together with my bros, in some rehearsal studios
Then we played our first rock show
And watched the fan base start to grow
Signed the deal that gave the dough to make a record of our own
The song come on the radio, now people go, this is the song

These are my heart songs
They never feel wrong
And when I wake for goodness sake
These are the songs I keep singing

These are the songs I keep singing
These are the songs I keep singing
These are the songs I keep singing
These are the songs I keep singing


3.Everybody Get Dangerous

Lyricist:Rivers Cuomo

When I was younger
I used to go and tip cows for fun, yeah
Actually I didn't do that
'Cause I didn't want the cow to be sad

But some of my friends did
They were all just a little bit wicked
They'd blow up mail boxes with a baseball bat
Go for direct hits

I know how to win you can forget it
They throw rotten eggs into traffic
Toilet paper, the fences
Throw the tables, chairs and the benches

After practice
Sometimes we would break into mad fits
'Causin' damage
(Burnin' amplifiers and mic stands)

Everybody get dangerous
Everybody get dangerous
(Boo yah)
Everybody get dangerous
Everybody get dangerous
(Boo yah)

Everybody get dangerous
Everybody get dangerous
(Boo yah)
Everybody get dangerous
Everybody get dangerous

I've got a confession that I will make if you will listen
Late in the night times
We'd drive around with hairspray and sharp knives
Lookin' for road kill, lightin' things on fire for cheap thrills
Stab the corpses and lick the knives like we're evil forces

Hockey games on frozen ponds
No safety pads were ever put on
Drivin' home on country roads
Sixty-five in a twenty-five zone

In my parents Tercel
How did we survive so well
Throw out the keys and the wheel locked up
I almost killed every one of us

Everybody get dangerous
Everybody get dangerous
(Boo yah)
Everybody get dangerous
Everybody get dangerous
(Boo yah)

Everybody get dangerous
Everybody get dangerous
(Boo yah)
Everybody get dangerous
Everybody get dangerous

There must be a guardian angel
Or some kind of destiny we have
'Cause we should have died a long time ago
The way that we were livin' in our past

What will we say when our kids come to us
And ask, with a smile on their face
'Hey dad, my friend's got some new ninja swords
Is it cool if we slash up his place?'
(Is it cool if we slash up his place?)
And get dangerous

Everybody get dangerous
Everybody get dangerous
(Boo yah)
Everybody get dangerous
Everybody get dangerous
(Boo yah)

Everybody get dangerous
Everybody get dangerous
(Boo yah)
Everybody get dangerous
Everybody get dangerous


4.Dreamin'

Lyricist:Rivers Cuomo

I'm dreamin' in the mornin'
I'm dreamin' all through the night
And when I'm dreamin' I know that it's all right
Woo hoo hoa

I'm dreamin' in the evenin'
I'm dreamin' all through the day
And when I'm dreamin' I know that it's okay
Woo hoo hoa

Daddy says I've gotta pay some bills
So I can learn to be responsible
Some day I'll have a family of my own
And they will need for me to be full grown

But I'm dreamin' in the mornin'
I'm dreamin' all through the night
When I'm dreamin' I know that it's all right
Woo hoo hoa

I'm dreamin' in the evenin'
I'm dreamin' all through the day
And when I'm dreamin' I know that it's okay
Woo hoo hoa

Teacher says I gotta learn some facts
So I can make it in the Widener Stacks
These are days that will define my life
I shouldn't waste them on these friends of mine

But I gotta be a big boy
('Cause I really want a chance)
Woah
Gotta pick up my toys
('Cause I really want a chance)

When I start to feel the feeling comin' over me
(I really want a chance)
I soon forget all about responsibility
(I really want a chance)
I walk around in a wide awake daydream
(I really want a chance)
Things are better out here than they might seem

There are bluebirds in the meadows
And the bees are flying around
And the goslings at the river
At a loss so far from the ground

I am running
(I am running)
Through the meadow
(Through the meadow)
And the sun is
(And the sun is)
Shining on me
(Shining on me)

I am singing
(I am singing)
My voice is ringing
(My voice is ringing)
I can sing so loud
(I can sing so loud)

And the angels
(And the angels)
In the heavens
(In the heavens)
They are wondering
(They are wondering)
Why am I so glad?
(Why am I so glad?)

Why am I so glad?
(Why am I so glad?)
Why am I so?
(Why am I so?)
Why am I so?
(Why am I so?)

I am running
(I am running)
Through the meadow
(Through the meadow)
And the sun is
(And the sun is)
Shining on me
(Shining on me)

I am singing
(I am singing)
My voice is ringing
(My voice is ringing)
I can sing so loud
(I can sing so loud)

And I'm dreamin' in the mornin'
I'm dreamin' all through the night
And when I'm dreamin' I know that it's all right
Woo hoo hoa

I'm dreamin' in the evening
I'm dreamin' all through the day
And when I'm dreamin' I know that it's okay
Woo hoo hoa

(Woo hoo)
Hoa
(Woo hoo)
Hoa
(Woo hoo)
Hoa
(Woo hoo)
Woah

I don't want to get with your program
I don't want to get with your program
I don't want to get with your program
Take back the love


5.Thought I Knew

Sorry
About my past life
Sorry
But we just missed
Sorry it had to end up
Like this

Sorry
If I caused you pain
Sorry
I forgot your name
Sorry
But you left me out
In the rain

Thought I knew
You better than
Thought I knew
Your intentions
Thought I knew
But I didn't have
A clue
Not a single damn thing
Was true

Sorry
If I caused you harm
Sorry
I'm no good luck charm
Sorry
You didn't end up
In my arms

Thought I knew
You better than
Thought I knew
Your intentions
Thought I knew
But I didn't have
A clue
Not a single damn thing
Was true

Now that I
World's gone down
We've traded away
Blew out the spark
And now we're left
With broken hearts
Tryin' to find
A new place to start

Thought I knew
You better than
Thought I knew
Your intentions
Thought I knew
But I didn't have
A clue
Not a single damn thing
Was true


6.Cold Dark World

Lyricist:Rivers Cuomo, Scott Shriner

I can watch little girl from the back of my car
I see you and show at the place that you are
Groceries spillin' up out of your bag
Thinkin' you'll end up a penniless hag

But I see the girl that you are deep inside
Won't you allow me to give you a ride?
I can console you and give you a kiss
Show you that you can do better than this

Angel girl, in a cold, dark world
I'm gonna be your man
Angel girl, in a cold dark world
I'll make you understand

I know you're thinkin' I'm trying to score
But deep in your heart you know that I'm more
Than a cat or a scoundrel
Now that I've found you, I don't want to lose you
How can I prove?

You know that I am sincere, you don't need to fear
I'm not like the others, I'll be like a brother
I will protect you, never disrespect you
But if you love then I'll be here to sex you

Angel girl, in a cold, dark world
I'm gonna be your man
(I'm gonna be there)
Angel girl, in a cold dark world
I'll make you understand

It might take awhile to get with the style
Life at the end of the miracle mile
But you're gonna love the rising above
All the trash that is sweeping you under the rug
I'm gonna be there

Angel girl, in a cold, dark world
I'm gonna be your man
(I'm gonna be there)
Angel girl, in a cold, dark world
I'll make you understand
(I'm gonna be there)

Angel girl, angel girl
I'm gonna be your man
Angel girl, angel girl
I'll make you understand


7.Automatic

How am i going to
Deliver you a mountain size of love?
How do oceans connected by a straw
Get something through?

I might need some time to remember
Need some time to remember

Hey! It's automatic when you know it
Hey! It's automatic when feel it

When do i lay down
And get to see the world inside your eyes?
How can i reach out
And hold on to the joy you've got inside?

Hey! It's automatic when you know it
Hey! It's automatic when feel it

I got some
But i wanna feel it every hour
Cuz i want to give it yo you

Hey! It's automatic when you know it
Hey! It's automatic when feel it


8.Miss Sweeney

Bzzz... Bzzz...
Hi, Hello, Miss Sweeney?
Could you please come in my office for a second?
I'm heading home for the day
And I thought it would be good for you and me to check in
I met with the gal from Expo
And they do have the 'slab' cabinets in white
She thinks we can take the measurements
Down at the site
If we do that, we'll be just fine, Miss Sweeney
Actually there's one other thing on my mind

Girl, you make the rain clouds disappear
The sun always shines when you're near
I'm waiting until you love me

I'm so sorry Miss Sweeney
I don't know where that came from
I think I was overcome by a spontaneous emotion
Anyway, the cash deposit of $5, 000 will need to be sent to the
proprty owner tomorrow
If there are any problems with the deposit or contract
Don't be afraid to holler
I don't want to have to approve each stinking dollar
That we borrow
Aww forget it, Miss Sweeney

Girl, you make the rain clouds disappear
The sun always shines when you're near
I'm waiting until you love me

Miss Sweeney, I got to admit the truth
I am totally head over heels in love with you
Every day you come to the office looking fine
Navy business suit clinging tightly to your spine
You ask me if I'm ready to get down to work
Sweeney, baby, I'm ready... be my...

Girl, you make the rain clouds disappear
The sun always shines when you're near
I'm waiting until you love me
Girl, you light the skies of my life
I swear I will make you my wife
I'm waiting until you love me


9.Pig

when I was a baby i was so happy
i played with my friends in the mud
wilbur and jack and notice and beaty
we were a gang and you gotta believe me
momma would scold us if we got too rough
she didnt care she was proud of us
i ran around and talked to the animals
tellin them stories of savage cannibals
then i got older and noticed a girl
first i was sure i didnt exist to her
i sulked around but i didnt know why
then she put her cheek on my shoulder and i
was lookin at her and she was lookin at me
we started to smile it was our destiny
tina was her name she was my cutie pie
forgot about the things that i used to like
i spent all my time followin her around
my friends all made the whiplash sound
they understood they was happy for me and
everyone clapped when i asked her to marry me

and she said yes and we felt so fine
we lost track of the passin of time
before i knew it we had our own babies
gina and shade and kiwi and ged

but now, i've got to die
i've lived a good life i've got no complaints
i'd like to thank farmer keep
for bringin me scraps so for that i could eat
he always had a smile on his face
he didn't want to think of this day
it's finally here...
it's finally here...
oh oh oh

they called me pig
they called me pig

when i was a baby i was so happy
i played with my friends in the mud


10.The Spider

There's a spider on the drain and he's feeling pain
And he doesn't want to die any more than you or I
He's struggling to live but he doesn't have much time
Any more than you or I, you or I

We've got to die, we've got to live
We got to take what we can get
We sell ourselves for petty change
And when we die we rearrange
It's time to take it back again
It's time to take it back again
I want you to love me like I love you

There's nothing more for me to say
I spoke my piece I'll go on my way
And fare thee well where'er you go
You might need help but I won't know
Cuz I'm up in here in my own cell
It could be heaven it could be hell
We'll never know just who we are
Cuz when we die we become a star
And stars can't talk because they have
No mouth to speak about their past
They simply shine up in the sky
And give their light to you and I
And where would we be without their light
We'd call out names and then start a fight
But then again that's what we do
I hate me and I hate you too
Cuz I'm in pain just like the spider
In the drain, I am a fighter
But I can't win I've got to lose
Give me strength to see me through
And ease the pain that I must feel
As my bones break and I taste the steel
As I go down ...the drain...
I'm insane


11.King

One night at the disco I wanted to dance slow
I saw a sweet baby, such a fine lady
I walked up to ask her, but some dude just grabbed her
I told him to back off, cut me some slack off
I see you come here, drinkin' that cheap beer
Act like you own it, I can't condone it
You show me now respect, you got to get off it
You got to get with it. Time for a swift kick
You see, I own this town. You best not come around.
If you wanna get by, then cool it down.
If you wanna start something, know one thing: I'm king.
If you wanna mess around like that, that's just how it is.
If you wanna get by, then mind your biz.
If you wanna start something, know one thing: I'm king.

You wanted attention and did I mention:
Nobody likes you, except for the losers
You made a whole army, an army of babies
Some of them stupid, some of them crazy
Pick up your action, act like a grown man
Look at the winners, you can be like them
Life is so easy, pleasant, and dreamy
If you get off me, if you get with me
You see I own this town. You best not come around.
If you wanna get by, then cool it down.
If you wanna start something, know one thing: I'm king.
If you wanna mess around like that, that's just how it is.
If you wanna get by, then mind your biz.
If you wanna start something, know one thing: I'm king.

You can't break me
Never take me
That's just how it is
You can't break me
Never shake me
Clear out of my biz


12.Unspoken

Every morning, every day
I'm hoping for a chance to get away
In the evening, every night
I am dreaming of a chance to make it right
Every chance that I get
I am placing a bet on the sun in the sky

And if you take this away from me
I'll never forgive you, can't you see
Our life will be broken?
Our hate will be unspoken

I can feel those metal chains
And they're holding back
The hope that makes me sane
I can fight back, yes I can
'Cause I'm strong enough
To show you I'm a man

And I hate what you do
When your poison seeps through
And you're laughing at me

And if you take this away from me
I'll never forgive you, can't you see
Our life will be broken?
Our hate will be unspoken

Every chance that I get
I'm placing a bet on the sun in the sky
As it sets out of sight
And I hate what you do
When your poison seeps through
And you're laughing at me

And if you take this away from me
I'll never forgive you, can't you see
Our life will be broken?
Our hate will be unspoken

And if you take this away from me
I'll never forgive you, can't you see
Our life will be broken?
Our hate will be unspoken