The song was originally a written piece by Michael Anthony and Kim Fowely in their band The Hollywood Stars.
The song begins with the crash from the end of “Detroit Rock City.”
[Segued from "Detroit Rock City"]
[Verse 1]
It's so sad, livin' at home
Far from the city and the midnight fun
It's so bad, goin' to school
So far from me and the dirty things that we've done
[Chorus]
I'm the king of the night time world
And you're my headlight queen
I'm the king of the night time world
Come live your secret dream
[Verse 2]
It's so fine, lovin' with ease
Far from the house and the family fights
It's so fine, bein' with you
Bein' with me makes everything alright
[Chorus]
I'm the king of the night time world
And you're my headlight queen
I'm the king of the night time world
Come live your secret dream, alright
[Instrumental break 1:23-1:49]
[Verse 3]
It's so sad, you're not content
Far from the music and the neon glow
Ain't you glad we got the time
Far from our folks, they'll never ever know
[Chorus]
I'm the king of the night time world
And you're my headlight queen
I'm the king of the night time world
Come live your secret dream
[Bridge]
I'm the king, I'm the king, I'm the king, I'm the king
I'm the king, I'm the king, I'm the king, I'm the king
[Chorus]
I'm the king of the night time world
And you're my headlight queen
I'm the king of the night time world
Come live your secret dream
[Outro]
I'm the king of the night time world
And you're my headlight queen
I'm the king of the night time world
Come live your secret dream
I'm the king of the night time world
And you're my headlight queen
I'm the king of the night time world
Come live your secret dream
King of the Night Time World was written by Mark Anthony (Guitarist) & Bob Ezrin & Paul Stanley & Kim Fowley.
King of the Night Time World was produced by Bob Ezrin.
KISS released King of the Night Time World on Mon Mar 15 1976.