About the song
**Queen’s** iconic anthem, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” is a musical masterpiece that transcends genres and generations. Released in 1975 as the lead single from their album *A Night at the Opera*, the song is a complex tapestry woven from various musical styles, including rock, opera, and hard rock. Its unconventional structure and thought-provoking lyrics have made it one of the most beloved and recognizable songs in music history.
The song’s title, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” is a reference to the bohemian lifestyle, characterized by unconventional behavior, artistic expression, and a rejection of societal norms. This theme is reflected in the song’s lyrics, which explore themes of identity, sexuality, and mortality. The opening lines, “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?” immediately set a tone of introspection and questioning.
The song’s structure is equally unconventional. It begins with a soft, piano-driven ballad before transitioning into a hard-rock section with soaring guitars and pounding drums. The opera-inspired middle section, featuring Freddie Mercury’s powerful vocals, is a highlight of the song. The final section returns to the original ballad, with a haunting piano outro.
The music video for “Bohemian Rhapsody” is equally iconic, featuring the band performing the song in a variety of settings. The video’s surreal and dreamlike imagery complements the song’s themes of fantasy and escapism.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” has been praised for its musical complexity, innovative songwriting, and Freddie Mercury’s extraordinary vocal performance. The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal and its ability to connect with audiences of all ages.
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Lyrics
Is this the real life? 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
But 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?
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ
No, we will not let you go (let him go)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ
We will not let you go (let him go)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ
We will not let you go (let me go)
Will not let you go (let me go)
Will not let you go (never, never, never, never let me go)
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