Heavyweight Champion of the World
Reverend & the Makers, Reverend and the Makers
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And now... That she's older In the embers of romance Pay two mortgages and leccy bills Been comfortable and that Nobody told her That she'd ever reach the stage Where her husband bores or her Or she lies about her age He's compromising At least he's got a job for life Get born, get school, get job, get car Pay tax and find a wife And on that note The end can't come too soon If you're not living on the edge You take up too much room I could've been a contender Could've been a someone Caught up in the rat race And feeling like a no-one Appearing in the papers With the money and the girls I could've been The Heavyweight Champion of the World At school he used to dream about Being Bruce Lee But the need for chops in the Manor top Ain't all that great you see And so he gave up On his black belt and first Dan As near as he got to China Was a week in Camber sands I could've been a contender Could've been a someone Caught up in the rat race And feeling like a no-one Appearing in the papers With the money and the girls I could've been The Heavyweight Champion of the World It might be boring so boring It might put you to sleep The same old routine repeats week after week And you work harder, work harder 'cause you're told that you must And you must earn a living And you must earn a crust ...like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Be like everybody else Be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else I could've been a contender Could've been a someone Caught up in the rat race And feeling like a no-one Appearing in the papers With the money and the girls I could've been The Heavyweight Champion of the World I could've been a contender Could've been a someone Caught up in the rat race And feeling like a no-one Appearing in the papers With the money and the girls I could've been The Heavyweight Champion of the World Be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Just be like everybody else
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Written by: Ed Cosens, Jon McClure, Alan Smyth
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Heavyweight Champion of the World" is a song by British indie rock band Reverend and the Makers, released on their debut album "The State of Things" in 2007.
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Chart PerformanceThe single reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's most successful releases.
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Music GenreThe song features elements of indie rock, dance-punk, and Britpop, showcasing the unique fusion of styles that Reverend and the Makers are known for.
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Song InspirationThe title of the song, "Heavyweight Champion of the World", is inspired by a phrase used in boxing, alluding to the ambition and competitive drive of the protagonist in the song's narrative.
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SongwritingFrontman Jon McClure is credited as the main songwriter, demonstrating his talent for crafting catchy, highly rhythmic indie anthems.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often cite "Heavyweight Champion of the World" as a standout track, praising its energetic delivery and deeply resonant lyrics.
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe song has been featured in several sports and video gaming events, highlighting its cross-cultural appeal and resonance with a diverse range of audiences.
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Live Performances"Heavyweight Champion of the World" is often played as the closing number at Reverend and the Makers concerts, where it's received with great enthusiasm.
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Music VideoThe song’s music video features humorous elements and showcases the band's flair for performance.
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LegacyDespite being released over a decade ago, "Heavyweight Champion of the World" remains one of Reverend and the Makers' most popular and enduring hits.
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