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“Bohemian Rhapsody” is a song by the British rock band Queen, written by the band’s lead vocalist and pianist, Freddie Mercury. It was released on October 31, 1975, as a part of their album “A Night at the Opera.” The song is known for its unique structure, blending various musical genres like rock, opera, and ballad.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is often considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time. It’s renowned for its intricate vocal harmonies, Mercury’s powerful vocals, and the innovative production techniques used in its recording. The song is divided into several sections, including an intro, a ballad-like section, an operatic segment, a rock section, and an outro.
The song’s lyrics are somewhat cryptic and open to interpretation. They touch on themes of love, betrayal, and existential contemplation. The title “Bohemian Rhapsody” itself doesn’t have a clear meaning within the context of the song, adding to its enigmatic quality.
The song’s music video also played a significant role in the popularization of music videos. It featured the band members in various visual effects and creative scenes, contributing to the song’s overall mystique.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” was a massive commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries. It was initially met with mixed reviews but has since become a classic and an integral part of Queen’s legacy. The song’s enduring popularity led to it being featured in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials over the years.
In recent years, the song gained renewed attention due to the biographical film “Bohemian Rhapsody” released in 2018. The film tells the story of Queen and Freddie Mercury’s life, and its title is taken from the song itself. The film’s success further solidified the song’s iconic status in popular culture.
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Song Lyrics “Bohemian Rhapsody”
Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide
No escape from reality
Open your eyes
Look up to the skies and see
I’m just a poor boy, I need no sympathy
Because I’m easy come, easy go
Little high, little low
Any way the wind blows
Doesn’t really matter to me, to me
Mama, just killed a man
Put a gun against his head
Pulled my trigger, now he’s dead
Mama, life had just begun
But now I’ve gone and thrown it all away
Mama, ooh
Didn’t mean to make you cry
If I’m not back again this time tomorrow
Carry on, carry on as if nothing really matters
Too late, my time has come
Sends shivers down my spine
Body’s aching all the time
Goodbye, everybody, I’ve got to go
Gotta leave you all behind and face the truth
Mama, ooh (Any way the wind blows)
I don’t wanna die
I sometimes wish I’d never been born at all
I see a little silhouetto of a man
Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango?
Thunderbolt and lightning very, very frightening me
(Galileo) Galileo
(Galileo) Galileo
Galileo Figaro
Magnifico-o-o-o-o
I’m just a poor boy, nobody loves me
He’s just a poor boy from a poor family
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
Easy come, easy go, will you let me go?
Bismillah! No, we will not let you go (Let him go!)
Bismillah! We will not let you go (Let him go!)
Bismillah! We will not let you go (Let me go!)
Will not let you go (Let me go!)
Never let you go (Never, never, never, never let me go)
Oh oh oh oh
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
Oh, mamma mia, mamma mia (Mamma mia, let me go)
Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me, for me, for me
So you think you can stone me and spit in my eye?
So you think you can love me and leave me to die?
Oh, baby, can’t do this to me, baby
Just gotta get out, just gotta get right outta here
Ooh, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
Nothing really matters
Anyone can see
Nothing really matters
Nothing really matters to me
Any way the wind blows
