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.
The Guv'nor
Brian May Lyrics
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But you gotta see my point of view
I was not born yesterday
Don't you know I must've learned a thing or two
But there's a man on the loose baby
An' he's all bad
He'll tan your hide and give you what you never had
He's trained to kill (God bless the Guv'nor)
Make way for the Guv'nor (make way for the Guv'nor)
Give yourself a thrill
Look at the Dude!
He's got the World - he got it made
He got Attitude
And he got a fist, like a switchblade
And everyone in the City
Gotta play his game
I don't want to be a wannabe I want to be it
Want to be the Guv'nor (God bless the Guv'nor)
He's Politically Incorrect (God bless the Guv'nor)
Give way, give way to the Guv'nor (make way for the Guv'nor)
You gotta show some respect
Don't bother lookin' for a way to catch his ass
This man is cookin' with a red-hot kind of gas
He'll play them hits electrifyin'
Tear you to bits and leave you
Cryin', cryin', cryin' yeah
So get ready for the showdown (don't lose your head)
If licks could kill we'd all be long, long dead
On account of the Guv'nor
God bless the Guv'nor
Make way, make way
For the Guv'nor
You gotta see that man
Let's see some respect now
The song "The Guv'nor" by Brian May is an ode to a dangerously cool, tough and fearless character known as the guv'nor. The singer of the song is aware of his own limitations and limitations of others and understands that there is a man in town who can take care of things single-handedly, something beyond the ability of most individuals. The Guv'nor is a skilled person, trained to kill and has a reputation for his prowess, rendering him unbeatable. The lyrics suggest that The Guv'nor is not just a person, but an attitude, a position that the singer wants to achieve, to be politically incorrect and respected like The Guv'nor himself. The Guv'nor's hold on the city is absolute, making others fall in line or face the consequences. The song ends with a thrilling showdown and a plea to show some respect for The Guv'nor.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I ain't greedy
I am not greedy
But you gotta see my point of view
You need to understand me
I was not born yesterday
I am not stupid
Don't you know I must've learned a thing or two
I have some knowledge and experience
But there's a man on the loose baby
There is a dangerous man out there
An' he's all bad
He is a very bad person
He'll tan your hide and give you what you never had
He will beat you and take what you have
They call him the Guv'nor (God bless the Guv'nor)
They call him the boss and fear him
He's trained to kill (God bless the Guv'nor)
He is violent and dangerous
Make way for the Guv'nor (make way for the Guv'nor)
Get out of his way and show respect
Give yourself a thrill
Scare yourself by confronting him
Look at the Dude!
Look at that man!
He's got the World - he got it made
He has everything he wants and is successful
He got Attitude
He has a bad attitude
And he got a fist, like a switchblade
He has a deadly punch
And everyone in the City
All the people in the city
Gotta play his game
They must submit to his rules or suffer consequences
I don't want to be a wannabe I want to be it
I want to be the boss, not just a follower
Want to be the Guv'nor (God bless the Guv'nor)
I want to be the boss and have power
He's Politically Incorrect (God bless the Guv'nor)
He does not follow societal norms or moral codes
Give way, give way to the Guv'nor (make way for the Guv'nor)
Show respect to the boss
You gotta show some respect
You have to be respectful
Don't bother lookin' for a way to catch his ass
Don't try to catch him
This man is cookin' with a red-hot kind of gas
He is very dangerous and angry
He'll play them hits electrifyin'
He will do bad things that excite him
Tear you to bits and leave you
He will hurt you badly and leave you
Cryin', cryin', cryin' yeah
You will be very sad and upset
So get ready for the showdown (don't lose your head)
Prepare for a dangerous situation
If licks could kill we'd all be long, long dead
He is so dangerous that even a slight hit can be deadly
On account of the Guv'nor
Because of the boss
God bless the Guv'nor
May the boss be successful
Make way, make way
Get out of his way
You gotta see that man
You have to acknowledge his power
Let's see some respect now
Show some respect now
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