Lyrics: Eulogy for a Rock Band

"Eulogy for a Rock Band" (formerly known by several titles, including "Shining Star", "The Band We Loved the Most", "Rock Star", "Superfan", "Superstars" and "Beatle That We Loved the Most") is the third track on Everything Will Be Alright in the End. It was written by Rivers Cuomo, Daniel Brummel, and Ryen Slegr.
=Lyrics=
====The Band We Loved The Most (ver. 3)====
So many years they were ruling the world
With the same chance that they made
The chicks were screaming
The dudes were competing
To do it just the same
But now it's time that we say
Adios
To the band we loved the most
This is a toast to what they did
And all that they were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
We'll still sing the melodies
Like we did long ago
You turned us on with a spiritual sound
That inspired us to be real
And with the hearts of suffering artists
They showed us how to feel
But all things fade away now
Adios
To the band we loved the most
This is a toast to what they did
And all that they were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
We'll still sing the melodies
Like we did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the jams they made
Goodbye to them all
Ooh, we'll never forget the jams they made
Goodbye to them all
Goodbye
Adios
To the band we loved the most
This is a toast to what they did
And all that they were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
We'll still sing the melodies
Like we did long ago	
====The Band We Loved The Most (ver. 4)====
So many years they were ruling the world
With the that they made
The were screaming
The were competing
To do it just the same
But now it's time that we say
Adios
To the band we loved the most
This is a toast to what they did
And all that they were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
 still sing the melodies
Like we did long ago
You turned us on with a spiritual 
That inspired 
And with the hearts of suffering artists
They showed us how to 
But all things fade away now
Adios
To the band we loved the most
This is a toast to what they did
And all that they were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
We'll still sing the melodies
Like we did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the 
Ooh, we'll never forget the 
 goodbye
Adios
To the band we loved the most
This is a toast to what they did
And all that they were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
We'll still sing the melodies
Like we did long ago	
====The Band We Loved The Most (ver. 5)====
So many years they were ruling the world
With the that they made
The girls were screaming
The guys were competing
To do it just the same
But 
Adios
To the band we loved the most
This is a toast to what they did
And all that they were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
We sing the melodies
 we did long ago
You turned us on with a spiritual 
That inspired the way we lived
And with the hearts of suffering artists
They showed us how to give
But all things 
Adios
To the band we loved the most
This is a toast to what they did
And all that they were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
We sing the melodies
 we did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the times we had
Ooh, don't be sad
Ooh, we'll never forget the times we had
Ooh, don't be sad
Ooh, goodbye
Adios
To the band we loved the most
This is a toast to what they did
And all that they were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
 worlds come and go?
We still sing the melodies
 we did long ago
====The Band We Loved The Most (ver. 6)====
So many years they were ruling the world
With the magic that they made
The girls were screaming
The guys were competing
To do it just the same
But all things fade away now
Adios
To the band we loved the most
This is a toast to what they did
And all that they were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
 we will sing the melodies
That we did long ago
You turned us on with a spiritual sound
That inspired 
And with the hearts of suffering artists
They 
But all things fall apart now
Adios
To the band we loved the most
This is a toast to what they did
And all that they were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
 we will sing the melodies
That we did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the 
Ooh, don't be sad
Ooh, we'll never forget the 
Ooh, don't be sad
Ooh, goodbye
Adios
To the band we loved the most
This is a toast to what they did
And all that they were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
We will sing the melodies
That we did long ago	
====Shining Stars (ver. 8)====
So many years were ruling the world
With the that made
The girls were screaming
The guys were competing
To do it just the same
But all things fade away now
Adios
 we loved the most
This is a toast to what did
And all that were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But we will sing the melodies
That did long ago
You turned us on with a spiritual sound
That inspired us to be real
And with the hearts of suffering artists
You challenged us to feel
But all things fall apart now
Adios
 we loved the most
This is a toast to what did
And all that were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But we will sing the melodies
That did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the 
Ooh, 
Ooh, we'll never forget the 
Ooh, 
Ooh, goodbye
Adios
 we loved the most
This is a toast to what did
And all that were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But we will sing the melodies
That did long ago	
====Shining Star (ver. 9)====
So many years were ruling the world
With the that you made
The girls were screaming
The guys were competing
To do it just the same
But all things fade away now
Adios
Shining stars we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But we will sing the melodies
That did long ago
You turned us on with a spiritual sound
That inspired us to be real
And with the hearts of suffering artists
You us how to feel
But all things fall apart now
Adios
Shining stars we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But we will sing the melodies
That did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the ones you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, we'll never forget the ones you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, goodbye
Adios
Shining stars we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But we will sing the melodies
That did long ago
====Shining Star (ver. 10)====
So many years were ruling the world
With the good works that you made
The girls were screaming
The guys were competing
To do it just the same
But all things fade away now
Adios
Shining stars we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But we will sing the melodies
That we did long ago
You turned us on with a spiritual sound
That inspired us to be real
And with the hearts of suffering artists
You showed us how to feel
But all things fall apart now
Adios
Shining stars we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But we will sing the melodies
That we did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the ones you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, we'll never forget the ones you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, goodbye
Adios
Shining stars we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But we will sing the melodies
That we did long ago	
====Shining Star (ver. 11)====
So many years you were ruling the world
With the good works that you made
The girls were screaming
The guys were competing
To do it just the same
But all things fade away now
Adios
Shining stars we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But we will sing the melodies
That we did long ago
You turned us on with a spiritual 
That inspired us to be real
And with the hearts of suffering artist
You showed us how to feel
But all things fall apart now
Adios
Shining stars we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But we will sing the melodies
That we did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the ones you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, we'll never forget the ones you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, goodbye
Adios
Shining stars we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But we will sing the melodies
That we did long ago	
====Shining Star (ver. 12)====
 many years you were ruling world
With the that you made
But all things fade away now
 loved the most
This is toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But will sing the melodies
That did long ago
You turned on with a spiritual 
That inspired to be real
And with the of a suffering artist
You showed how to feel
But all things fall apart now
 loved the most
This is toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But will sing the melodies
That did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the ones you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, we'll never forget the ones you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, goodbye
 loved the most
This is toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But will sing the melodies
That did long ago
====Shining Star (ver. 13)====
For many years you were ruling my world
With the that you made
I often weaved and 
But all things fade away now
Shining star
You're the one I loved the most
This is my toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But I will sing the melodies
That you did long ago
You turned me on with a spiritual sound
That inspired me to be real
And with the heart of a suffering artist
You showed me how to feel
But all things now
Shining star
You're the one I loved the most
This is my toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But I will sing the melodies
That you did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the ones you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, we'll never forget the ones you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, goodbye
Shining star
You're the one I loved the most
This is my toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But I will sing the melodies
That you did long ago	
====Shining Star (ver. 14)====
For many years you were ruling my world
With the wonders that you made
I often weaved tried to compete
But you're doing it your way
But all things fade away now
Shining star
You're the one I loved the most
This is my toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But I will sing the melodies
That you did long ago
You turned me on with a sound
That inspired me to be real
And with the heart of a suffering artist
You showed me how to feel
But all things fade to black now
Shining star
You're the one I loved the most
This is my toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But I will sing the melodies
That you did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, we'll never forget the you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, goodbye
Shining star
You're the one I loved the most
This is my toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But I will sing the melodies
That you did long ago	
====Shining Star (ver. 15)====
For many years you were ruling my world
With the wonders that you made
I often weaved tried to compete
But you're doing it your way
But 
Shining star
You're the one I loved the most
This is my toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But I sing the melodies
That you did long ago
You turned me on with a furious sound
That inspired me to be real
And with the heart of a suffering artist
You showed me how to feel
But all things fade to black now
Shining star
You're the one I loved the most
This is my toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But I sing the melodies
That you did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the (?) you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, we'll never forget the (?) you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, goodbye
Shining star
You're the one I loved the most
This is my toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But I sing the melodies
That you did long ago
====Shining Star (ver. 16)====
For many years you were ruling my world
With the wonders that you made
I often weaved and tried to compete
But you're doing it your way
But 
Shining star
You're the one I loved the most
This is my toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But I still sing the melodies
That you did long ago
You turned me on with a furious sound
That inspired me to be real
And with the heart of a suffering artist
You showed me how to feel
But all things fade to black now
Shining star
You're the one I loved the most
This is my toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But I still sing the melodies
That you did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the (?) you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, we'll never forget the (?) you gave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, goodbye
Shining star
You're the one I loved the most
This is my toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who could do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
But I still sing the melodies
That you did long ago	
====Superfan (ver. 17)====
Ooh, 
Ooh, 
Ooh, 
Ooh, 
Ooh,	
====Superfan (ver. 18)====
I'm really glad that you're getting the 
You always did deserve
But you the way that I know you
And so it kinda hurts
Don't forget , I'm your
Superfan
No one loves you like I can
This is my pledge
I'll be with you
'til all hell bursting loose
Tell you the truth
I'll you to fly
Higher than high
I will be your superfan
'til the day that I die
And when the people are passing you by
'cause you ain't what you used to be
I'll run to drown in the cracks of my couch
Just to raise your lunch money
I'll do all 'cause I'm your
Superfan
No one loves you like I can
This is my pledge
I'll be with you
'til all hell bursting loose
Tell you the truth
I'll you to fly
Higher than high
I will be your superfan
'til the day that I die
Ooh, and I don't need nothing in return
Ooh, not a word
Ooh, and I don't need nothing in return
Ooh, I hope you heard
Ooh, goodbye
 I'm your
Superfan
No one loves you like I can
This is my pledge
I'll be with you
'til all hell bursting loose
Tell you the truth
I'll you to fly
Higher than high
I will be your superfan
'til the day that I die
====Superfan (ver. 20)====
Superfan
No one loves you like I can
This is my pledge
I'll 
'til all hell is bursting loose
Tell you the truth
I'll you fly
Higher than high
I will be your superfan
'til the day that I die
Superfan
No one loves you like I can
This is my pledge
I'll 
'til all hell is bursting loose
Tell you the truth
I'll you fly
Higher than high
I will be your superfan
'til the day that I die
Ooh, and I don't need nothing in return
Ooh, not a word
Ooh, and I don't need nothing in return
Ooh, I hope you heard
Ooh, goodbye
Superfan
No one loves you like I can
This is my pledge
I'll 
'til all hell is bursting loose
Tell you the truth
I'll you fly
Higher than high
I will be your superfan
'til the day that I die	
====Beatle That We Loved the Most (ver. 21)====	
====Rock Star (ver. 23—24)====
Goodbye, matey
You had a good run
 years of fucking ruling 
But 
Adios
 that we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who would do more when
Time marches on?
And worlds come and go?
We will sing the melodies
That you did long ago
Women were screaming
And guys were copying you
'cause you moved the people
To sobbing, inspiring
You spoke for the world in your songs
Adios
 that we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who would do more when
Time marches on?
And worlds come and go?
We will sing the melodies
That you did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the you made
Ooh, let it fade
Ooh, we'll never forget the you made
Ooh, let it fade
Ooh, goodbye
Adios
 that we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who would do more when
Time marches on?
And worlds come and go?
We will sing the melodies
That you did long ago
====Superstars (ver. 29)====
Goodbye, 
You had a good run
 years of ruling the 
But now your light is fading
Adios
 we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who would do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
We will sing the melodies
That you did long ago
Women were screaming
And guys were copying you
'cause you moved the people
To sobbing, inspiring
You spoke for the world in your songs
Adios
 we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who would do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
We will sing the melodies
That you did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the jams you made
Ooh, let fade
Ooh, 
Ooh, let fade
Ooh, goodbye
Adios
 we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who would do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
We will sing the melodies
That you did long ago	
====Superstars (ver. 31)====
Goodbye, 
You had a good run
50 years of ruling the planets
But now your light is fading
Adios
Superstars we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who would do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
We will sing the melodies
That you did long ago
Women were screaming
And guys were copying you
'cause you moved the people
To sobbing, inspiring
You spoke for the world in your songs
Adios
Superstars we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who would do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
We will sing the melodies
That you did long ago
Ooh, we'll never forget the jams you made
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, it's time that we laid you in your grave
Ooh, let 'em fade
Ooh, goodbye
Adios
Superstars we loved the most
This is a toast to what you did
And all that you were fighting for
Who would do more when
Time marches on?
Worlds come and go?
We will sing the melodies
That you did long ago	
==See also==
*"Eulogy for a Rock Band"
Category:Lyrics