Preacher's Son
| "Preacher's Son" | |||||
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| Demo by Weezer | |||||
| Length | 3:03 | ||||
| Writer(s) | Rivers Cuomo | ||||
| RC# | 493 | ||||
| COR# | 186 | ||||
| Status | Circulating | ||||
| Live debut | June 17, 2000 in Bakersfield, CA | ||||
| Last played | August 28, 2000 in Washington, D.C. | ||||
| Rivers Cuomo song chronology | |||||
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"Preacher's Son" is a song demoed and performed live by Weezer in 2000.
Appearances
- Released online
Overview
"Preacher's Son" is among what is colloquially known as the "Summer Songs of 2000." It was written by Rivers Cuomo and demoed in June of 2000. The song was performed at various shows and soundchecks during the Summer 2000 Tour. Though the song did not appear on a proper Weezer album, it was released by Cuomo on a semi-official Summer Songs 2000 "album" in 2001.[1]
Live performances
- Weezer concert: 06/17/2000
- Weezer concert: 06/20/2000
- Weezer concert: 06/21/2000
- Weezer concert: 06/22/2000
- Weezer concert: 07/17/2000
- Weezer concert: 07/18/2000
- Weezer concert: 07/20/2000
- Weezer concert: 07/21/2000
- Weezer concert: 08/28/2000
Lyrics
I can't help it girl, I'm the preacher's son
I'ma speak my piece 'til the day is done
But I will never let you go
Once I have got you in my hold
I'm gonna mold ya' into something that I like
I can't change my ways, I'm a pompous fool
If you need a fix, then I'll be your tool
But I will never let you go
Once I have got you in my hold
I'm gonna mold ya' into something that I like
Always take me back
Falling off the track
Always, I'm on fire to be with you tonight
And make your body come
I can't be someone that you wish I was
Just a tag-along, like your goofy cuz
But I will never let you go
Once I have got you in my hold
I'm gonna mold ya' into something that I like
Known recordings
| Performer(s) | Title | Filename | Date of recording | Recording location | Length | Appeared on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weezer | Preacher's Son | June 2000 | Cole Rehearsal Studios, Los Angeles, CA[1] | ||||
| Weezer | Preacher's Son | July 2000 | ? | ||||
| Weezer | Preacher's Son | September 2000 | ? | ||||
| Weezer | Preacher's Son | Summer 2000 | ? | 2:46 | Released online | Likely one of above versions | |
| Weezer | Preacher's Son | WEEZER-2000-summer-04_Preachers_Son_186.mp3 | Summer 2000 | ? | 2:01 | Summer Songs 2000 ("album") | Edited by Rivers Cuomo for semi-official SS2K "album" |