1) Born on 1… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 artists with the name Brian May
1) Born on 19th July 1947 in Feltham, England to parents Harold and Ruth May, Brian May is probably best known as the guitarist for English rock band Queen. Within the band he introduced unique triple layered guitar harmonies, created on his home made guitar "Red Special", which has become his trademark over the years. He also made his mark during the Queen's jubilee by playing God Save The Queen on top of Buckingham Palace to begin the concert.
In addition to having huge success as a member of Queen, Brian May also has a string of solo albums including "Back To The Light" and "Another World", as well as having written soundtrack material such as "Furia". Brian also collaborates with artists like Paul Rodgers, Ian Hunter, Eddie Van Halen and many more.
Besides being a talented musician (he can play guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, keyboards, and many other instruments, as well as having the ability to sing), Brian is also a recognized astronomer. He has been made a Doctor in the field of Physics, and has recently been awarded a Doctorate in Astronomy after finishing his thesis, started in the early 1970s before Queen gained recognition. In 2006 he collaborated with Sir Patrick Moore and Chris Lintott to release "Bang! The Complete History Of The Universe". It has since been released in a number of languages.
In recent years Brian has toured with Queen & Paul Rodgers with fellow Queen member Roger Taylor. The collaboration has seen the release of three live albums, "Return of the Champions (2005)," "Super Live in Japan (2006)," and "Live in Ukraine (2009)" and one studio album "Cosmos Rocks (2008)". The band has since split up on friendly terms and do not rule out working together again in the future. For 2010, Brian May will be working on projects outside of the recording studio including the potential We Will Rock You Movie, based on the musical of the same name.
2) Born in Adelaide in 1934 and died in 1997, Brian May (no relation to Brian Harold May of Queen) was one of the first composers to achieve international acclaim as an Australian composer and was best known as the composer of MAD MAX and THE ROAD WARRIOR (MAD MAX II). May received his musical training as a pianist, violinist and conductor at the Adelaide Elder Conservatorium. He joined the Australia Broadcasting Company in 1957, where he formed the ABC Adelaide Big Band, an ensemble that performed all manner of light music for broadcast, and May became a leading figure in Australian light music as a result. He moved to Melbourne in 1970 to arrange and conduct the ABC’s Melbourne Show band. Moving into film music in a period of time when Australia’s film industry was just beginning to take its place among international film circles, May composed such notable film scores as RACE FOR THE YANKEE ZEPHYR, ROAD GAMES, CLOAK AND DAGGER, DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR, MISSING IN ACTION 2, SKY PIRATES, STEEL DAWN, DR. GIGGLES, FREDDY’S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHT MARE and BLINDSIDE. He won the Australian Film Institute Award for best original score with MAD MAX; many other awards followed, including the Golden Award from the Australian Performing Rights Association. He continued to score films until 1993, composing music for more than 30 films and many hours of television, most of which he orchestrated himself. Sadly, the composer passed away in 1997 at the age of 63.
Let Me Out
Brian May Lyrics
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Oh I been sleeping I been hiding
Beat my head against the wall
I been crying just from staring
At the shame of it all
Let me out
Let me out of here
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
No-one will know - that's right
Really talking soon be laughing
It's a brand new world out there
If I'm dreaming it don't matter
I can feel that fresh air
Let me out - let me out
Let me out of here
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
Nobody will know
All our souls on fire
Well I've been waking news is breaking
There's a world outside my door
We can take it we can make it
And I won't ask for more
Let me out - yeah
Let me out of here
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
Not till tomorrow anyway
Then we can be miles away
Let me out baby
Help me Edward
Don't be grieving don't be pouting
Give yourself a holiday
Say you're leaving Sunday driving
Pack your bags up and shout
Let me out - shout it out
Let me out of here
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
Let me out baby
The lyrics to Brian May's song Let Me Out convey the yearning for escape and liberation from a stagnant environment, signified by the phrase "let me out of here." The opening lines suggest weariness and desperation, as the singer expresses his frustration with being stagnant by beating his head against a wall, becoming overwhelmed with shame and eventually breaking down in tears. However, as the song progresses, the listener can sense a feeling of empowerment through the idea of breaking free from the confines of ordinary life. The singer implores the listener to seize the moment by promising a new world filled with laughter, fresh air, and a world outside one's door, which conveys a sense of adventure and discovery.
Moreover, in the third stanza, the lyrics emphasize the idea of limitless possibilities and rising above fears by referring to "all our souls on fire." The words seem to inspire confidence in the listener, encouraging one to believe that anything is possible. The singer reminds his audience that fear should have no room in the choice to break free and start anew. Throughout the song, there is a notable sense of urgency and optimism that is conveyed through the lyrics, as the singer urges listeners to seize the chance to change their lives by breaking out of the routine and the familiar.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah Nice and gentle
The overall mood of the song is calming and relaxed
Oh I been sleeping I been hiding
The singer has been avoiding something in their life by sleeping and hiding from it
Beat my head against the wall
The singer has been struggling and hitting a roadblock in their life
I been crying just from staring
At the shame of it all
The artist is feeling ashamed of their situation and is struggling with their emotions
Let me out
Let me out of here
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
No-one will know - that's right
The artist wants to escape their current situation and start anew somewhere where nobody knows them
Really talking soon be laughing
It's a brand new world out there
If I'm dreaming it don't matter
I can feel that fresh air
The singer is optimistic about the future and is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead in the new world they are entering
All our souls on fire
Well I've been waking news is breaking
There's a world outside my door
We can take it we can make it
And I won't ask for more
The singer is feeling inspired by the world and is ready to face new challenges and opportunities
Let me out - yeah
Let me out of here
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
Nobody will know
The artist is urging someone to help them leave their current situation for a better life somewhere else
Not till tomorrow anyway
Then we can be miles away
Let me out baby
The artist emphasizes the urgency of the situation by saying that they need to leave now and can't wait until tomorrow
Help me Edward
Don't be grieving don't be pouting
Give yourself a holiday
Say you're leaving Sunday driving
Pack your bags up and shout
The artist is calling out to someone named Edward to help them leave and go on a vacation without any regrets
Let me out - shout it out
Let me out of here
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
We can fly away tonight no-one will know
Let me out baby
The singer is persistent and wants someone to help them escape their situation and start a new life
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Written by: BRIAN HAROLD MAY
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