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14. “King Of My World” - Saliva
Chris Jericho
Full of symbolism, this song is bonded with the most bright period in Y2J’s illustrious career. It was December 9th 2001 when he beat both Steve Austin and The Rock in the same night to become the first Undisputed Champion in history, meaning he was the World Heavyweight Champion and the WWF Champion simultaneously! His reign lasted for three months, and during that period he was truly the king of the wrestling world. The song is a typical Saliva heavy rock mid-tempo with absolutely arrogant lyrics,
expressing the majesty of Jericho. The guitar work is the best thing in my opinion, with a noteworthy solo near the middle. Some will find it too soft (particularly the chorus) for an entrance theme, but I think it’s perfect for the superiority and kingliness in Jericho’s attitude, that period more than ever. The entrance video that WWF made for him as an Undisputed Champion is absolutely fitting too, as it shows him beating his opponents and then celebrating with both belts on his arms. If that’s not royal then what
is?
individually and leaving comparison aside, I would say it’s a deep and emotional one, with lyrics that we rarely encounter on wrestling themes. Drew McIntyre uses this one since 2010, temporarily changing it while part of a tag team or stable. Despite the song having quality, “The Chosen One’s” WWE career is been pretty average so far. He certainly has the potential though (his nickname says so too), and since he’s only 27 he will probably have some chances to turn things
around.
Key lyrics: “My mind alone is filled with rage for you, I am the pastor to your sheep. I am the master of my destiny, I am the king of all I see. I’ll open your eyes and make you see, I’m the king of my world, I’ll break down the walls around you down.”
13. “Broken Dreams” - Shaman’s Harvest
Drew McIntyre
OK, I know there is an issue about this song. It’s like Turn The Page by Metallica. But like a lot. The arrangement is almost identical, Hamler sounds like Hetfield, even the performance is very similar to Metallica. If you need to blame someone for this I guess that would be more Jim Johnston (yes, him again) who composed the song and less Shaman’s Harvest, as they only recorded the song and, well, that’s how they sound! Concentrating on the song
Key lyrics: “Almost to the mountaintop, you slip and fall just like a stone, rolling ever faster to this nightmare you have sown. You had it all right in your grasp, but in a breath your minute passed, now at last the end has come, you are all alone. Out of time, so say goodbye, what is yours, now is mine. And I dream broken dreams, I make them come true, I make them for you.”
12. “Live For The Moment” - Monster Magnet
Matt Hardy, The Hardy Boyz Burst www.burstzine.com
Those pillars of stoner metal created a theme that was used for no less than eight straight years. Eight years! That’s Monster Magnet ladies and gents, one of the heavy sound’s privileged few. The song is written and recorded by Magnet themselves, as opposed to most of WWE songs (this list included) that are Jim Johnston’s creations. The song begins ideally, with an erratic guitar riff and an “OH YEEEEEEAH!!!” scream by Wyndorf that makes you wanna scream
along every single time! The verse is mild mannered in a genius way, that prepares you to sing the chorus as impassioned as you can! The lyrics are hyper-optimistic, speaking about a guy that feels like he can achieve anything and living only for the moment. Serving as Matt’s entrance theme from 2002 to his departure from WWE in 2010, it was also the theme of The Hardy Boyz at some occasions. All in all Live For The Moment was the soundtrack of
an illustrious career for Matt, both as a single competitor and as a tag team with his brother Jeff. Key lyrics: “Well the man tells me my future, there’s not so far away. And get ready for tomorrow, I gotta waste my whole today. My inner luck knows better, well it’s what I wanna hear. Just like a diamond bullet where it’s crystal clear. Oh yeah! I can slap a tornado, I can dry up a sea. When I live for the moment, there ain’t no in me.”