Queen

A couple of months ago, there was a VH1 Rock Honours 2006 show, which featured tributes to Queen, Def Leppard, Judas Priest and Kiss. Actually it was probably last year, but I saw it on TV a couple of months ago. Last week, it was on again, when my friend Mike was over, and they were singing "The Show Must Go On" - now the ex Bad Company lead singer Paul Rodgers is singing for Queen these days - and I must admit that he did a good job. But no matter how well he sings, he is no Freddie Mercury. The song is really sad, and to many people, it's almost like Freddie is laying his life out in the music. I do remember seeing a documentary about Queen, and the last song that they did was "Those were the days of our lives". In that video, Freddie has lost a considerable amount of weight. They also said that he had to stop frequently, because he wasn't strong enough to continue. He did finish the song though, and when you listen to it, you will feel the emotion run through your being.
Don't take my word for it - here it is:



Here are the lyrics:

Sometimes I get to feelin
I was back in the old days - long ago
When we were kids when we were young
Thing seemed so perfect - you know
The days were endless we were crazy we were young
The sun was always shining - we just lived for fun
Sometimes it seems like lately - I just dont know
The rest of my life's been just a show

Those were the days of our lives
The bad things in life were so few
Those days are all gone now but one thing is true
When I look and I find I still love you

You cant turn back the clock you cant turn back the tide
Ain't that a shame
I'd like to go back one time on a roller coaster ride
When life was just a game
No use in sitting and thinkin on what you did
When you can lay back and enjoy it through your kids
Sometimes it seems like lately - I just dont know
Better sit back and go with the flow

Cos these are the days of our lives
They've flown in the swiftness of time
These days are all gone now but some things remain
When I look and I find no change

Those were the days of our lives - yeah
The bad things in life were so few
Those days are all gone now but one things still true
When I look and I find
I still love you

I still love you

Now, the video of "The show must go on" is somber - and I would say more fitting of a farewell from the great Freddie Mercury:



Here are the lyrics - and when you listen to the song you will understand:

Empty spaces - what are we living for
Abandoned places - I guess we know the score
On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for...
Another hero, another mindless crime
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore
The show must go on,
The show must go on
Inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking
But my smile still stays on.
Whatever happens, Ill leave it all to chance
Another heartache, another failed romance
On and on, does anybody know what we are living for?
I guess Im learning, I must be warmer now
Ill soon be turning, round the corner now
Outside the dawn is breaking
But inside in the dark Im aching to be free
The show must go on
The show must go on
Inside my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking
But my smile still stays on
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
Fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die
I can fly - my friends
The show must go on
The show must go on
Ill face it with a grin
Im never giving in
On - with the show -
Ill top the bill, Ill overkill
I have to find the will to carry on
On with the -
On with the show -
The show must go on...

Rather than end this post on such a somber note, let's take a look at one of his solo pieces of work, the remixed dance hit "Living on my own":



Here are the lyrics:

Sometimes I feel I'm gonna break down and cry (so lonely)
Nowhere to go nothing to do with my time
I get lonely so lonely living on my own

Sometimes I feel I'm always walking too fast
And everything is coming down on me down on me
I go crazy oh so crazy living on my own

Dee do de de dee do de de
I don't have no time for no monkey business
Dee do de de dee do de de
I get so lonely lonely lonely lonely yeah
Got to be some good times ahead

Sometimes I feel nobody gives me no warning
Find my head is always up in the clouds in a dreamworld
It's not easy living on my own

Dee do de de dee do de de
I don't have no time for no monkey business
Dee do de de dee do de de
I get so lonely lonely lonely lonely yeah
Got to be some good times ahead

Dee do de de dee do de de
I don't have no time for no monkey business
Dee do de de dee do de de
I get so lonely lonely lonely lonely yeah
Got to be some good times ahead


Nice, eh?

I can understand some of what he sings here.
It is possible to be lonely, even if you are not alone.

Lonely in a crowd? Oxymoron? Or am I just an ox wrapped in a moron :o)

RIP Freddie Mercury - you are sorely missed, but your impact on this world will never, ever be forgotten. Thank you for that :o)