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'''Ruler Of Everything''' is a song by [[Joe Hawley]]. The music video for Ruler Of Everything debuted in the 10th episode of [[Tally Hall's Internet Show]].
'''Ruler Of Everything''' is a song by [[Joe Hawley]].  
 
The music video for Ruler Of Everything debuted in the 10th episode of [[Tally Hall's Internet Show]].


== Inspiration ==
== Inspiration ==
It is generally believed that the song is about time, with the line "mechanical hands" referring to the hands of an analogue clock. This is further inferred by the line "do you like how my face disintegrates into chalk", with the front of a watch being called a "face". It is believed to be about how time is "the ruler of everything."
It is generally believed that the song is about time, with the line "mechanical hands" referring to the hands of an analogue clock. This is further inferred by the line "do you like how my face disintegrates into chalk", with the front of a watch being called a "face". It is believed to be about how time is "the ruler of everything."
== History ==
Ruler of Everything first appeared (like many songs) on [[Complete Demos]] in 2004. The song had an alternative second verse that was later taken out completely for [[Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum (Album)|Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum]]. At this point [[13]] did not exist or was merged with Ruler of Everything, but it still lead to [[Hidden in the Sand]] like the final album version.
Later in 2004, presumably Joe would experiment with this demo and add on additional overdubs, likely to be closer to what a final version would sound like. These overdubs include bells and a tambourine. This version of Ruler of Everything was included in Joe's short film [[The Other Way]] and was posted to PureVolume in the summer of 2005.<ref>[https://tallyhall.livejournal.com/16082.html Tally Hall livejournal post, July 1st, 2005]</ref>


== Recording ==
== Recording ==
Ruler of Everything makes use of Joe Hawley's signature backmasking technique, as there are reversed vocal samples and reversed instruments. As well as this, the song features processed vocals that are pitched higher and lower.
Ruler of Everything makes use of Joe Hawley's signature back-masking technique, as there are reversed vocal samples and reversed instruments. As well as this, the song features processed vocals that are pitched higher and lower.
The song originally lacked the second verse and had a different verse which was taken out when it was recorded for [[Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum (Album)|Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum]].
The [[Complete Demos]] version of the song runs at 04:08,<ref>[https://tallyhall.bandcamp.com/track/ruler-of-everything-demo Ruler Of Everything. Complete Demos - Bandcamp]</ref> however the 2005 version on Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum runs at 03:42,<ref>[https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/ruler-of-everything/442414720?i=442414774 Ruler of Everything - iTunes]</ref> with the song previous, [[13]], acting as a 13 second long intro.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==