King of All Excuses
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"King of All Excuses" is the fourth and final single to be released from American
alternative metal
band Staind
's fifth studio album Chapter V
.
The song has an angry and violent tone to its lyrics and rhythm, possibly making "King of All Excuses" Staind
's heaviest single and overall heaviest song on Chapter V. The lyrics reveal the certain person Aaron Lewis singles out and addresses during the song as a pathological liar that negatively took advantage of his trust and friendship.
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alternative metal
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
band Staind
Staind
Staind is an American rock band that was formed in 1995 in Springfield, Massachusetts. For 16 years, the band consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist Johnny April, and drummer Jon Wysocki...
's fifth studio album Chapter V
Chapter V
Chapter V is the fifth studio album from Staind. It was released on August 9, 2005, debuted at number 1 with first week sales of 185,000 copies, and has spawned four moderately successful singles on rock radio...
.
Lyrical meaning
The exact meaning behind "King of All Excuses" is unknown. Due to the single's lack of popularity, questions concerning the song have not been asked during interviewing of the band, and lead singer Aaron Lewis has not openly given any elaborate background information or history involving the song's inspiration. When performed in concert, Aaron Lewis has introduced the song briefly by sharing a brief amount of insight about the meaning behind "King of All Excuses", by saying:
"This next song... is about a piece of shit excuse for a person."
The song has an angry and violent tone to its lyrics and rhythm, possibly making "King of All Excuses" Staind
Staind
Staind is an American rock band that was formed in 1995 in Springfield, Massachusetts. For 16 years, the band consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist Johnny April, and drummer Jon Wysocki...
's heaviest single and overall heaviest song on Chapter V. The lyrics reveal the certain person Aaron Lewis singles out and addresses during the song as a pathological liar that negatively took advantage of his trust and friendship.
Chart performance
| Chart (2006) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | 27 |