We Will Rock You
Brian May Lyrics

Buddy you're a boy make a big noise
Addressing a young boy who is causing a ruckus in the street, indicating that he is capable of achieving great things in life.

Playin' in the street gonna be a big man some day
Encouraging the young boy to continue playing in the street and pursue his dreams in order to become successful in the future.

You got mud on yo' face
Noticing that the young boy has dirt on his face, but indicating that it doesn't matter and he should keep doing what he's doing.

You big disgrace
Calling out the young boy for his misbehavior, but doing so in a way that is meant to motivate him to improve.

Kickin' your can all over the place
Observing the boy's playful behavior, perhaps kicking a can around, but again indicating that he should keep going and not worry about the judgment of others.

Singin' We will we will rock you
Declaring that the world will be rocked by these young boys and others like them who have the power to achieve great things.

Buddy you're a young man hard man
Addressing the same boy, now grown up and showing strength and determination despite the challenges of the world.

Shoutin' in the street gonna take on the world some day
Recognizing that this man has big dreams and intends to make them a reality, even if others doubt him.

You got blood on yo' face
Noting that this man has faced struggles and perhaps violence in his pursuit of his goals, but he remains undeterred.

You big disgrace
Using the same language as before, again calling out the man's flaws but doing so from a place of encouragement.

Wavin' your banner all over the place
Celebrating this man's accomplishments and his decision to proudly display his achievements for all to see.

Singin' We will we will rock you
Reiterating the message that the world will be changed through the determination and hard work of people like this man.

Buddy you're an old man poor man
Acknowledging that even people who may not have achieved great wealth or success can still be valuable and meaningful contributors to society.

Pleadin' with your eyes gonna make you some peace some day
Recognizing that this man may have faced hardships and struggles, but that he still has the potential to find peace and contentment in his life.

You got mud on your face
Noticing once again that this man's physical appearance is unkempt, but conveying that it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things.

You big disgrace
Using the same language as before to encourage this man to keep going, despite any obstacles he may face.

Somebody better put you back into your place
Recognizing that there may be people who try to suppress this man's efforts and who want to keep him from succeeding, but indicating that this will not ultimately work.

We will we will rock you
With increased intensity, declaring once again that the collective efforts of determined people will change the world and have a lasting impact.

Singin'
Indicates that the song is meant to be sung aloud and with passion, conveying the positive and motivating message contained within the lyrics.

We will we will rock you
Repeating the powerful refrain, emphasizing the sentiment that individuals have the power to make real change and achieve great things.

Everybody
Inviting everyone to join in and participate in the movement towards meaningful change and progress.

Alright
A final declaration of encouragement and excitement, indicating that the movement imagined in the song will be successful and worth all the hard work and effort that it requires.