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King of All Excuses

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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
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has introduced the song briefly by sharing a brief amount of insight about the meaning behind "King of All Excuses", by saying:
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The song has an angry and violent tone to its lyrics and rhythm, possibly making "King of All Excuses" one of
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that negatively took advantage of his trust and friendship.
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Single
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Chapter V
Genre
Alternative metal
Label
Elektra
Songwriter(s)
Aaron Lewis
Mike Mushok
Producer(s)
Staind
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Everything Changes
Believe
rock
Staind
Chapter V
original research
improve it
verifying
inline citations
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Aaron Lewis
Staind
pathological liar
Mainstream Rock
Billboard
"Staind Chart History (Mainstream Rock)"
Billboard

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