A collaboration of Freddie Mercury from Queen and superstar opera singer Mo… Read Full Bio ↴A collaboration of Freddie Mercury from Queen and superstar opera singer Montserrat Caballé. Freddie had always been a big fan of Montserrat Caballé, so when he got the chance to record with her, he jumped on the opportunity. The two originally planned to record only one track, Barcelona - the theme song for the 1992 Summer Olympic Games held in Barcelona, Catalonia. After starting to work together and developing appreciation and respect for each other's music and voices, Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé went on to record a whole album Barcelona. Caballé was asked to sing Barcelona at the opening of the Olympic Games in 1992, however she declined as Freddie Mercury, then deceased, could not be present. Caballé deceased the 6 of October 2018 at the age of 85.

Guide Me Home
Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé Lyrics

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Now my heart begins to bleed
Dee dee dee dee dee ooh oh
Who will find me
Take care and side with me

Dee dee dee dee dee dee dee
Where has all our loving gone
Who will find me

Come and stand beside me
Guide me back
Safely to my home
Where I belong
Once more

Who will find me
Take care and side with me
Guide me back
Safely to my home

Where I belong
Once more (oooooooh)

Overall Meaning

In Freddie Mercury's song Guide Me Home, the opening line "Now my heart begins to bleed" sets the tone for the overall feeling of sadness and longing. The use of the repetitive "Dee dee dee dee dee ooh oh" emphasizes the pain and anguish that the singer is feeling. The main theme of the song is the search for love and the feeling of being lost without it. The lyrics are a plea for someone to find the singer and guide them back to their home, where they belong.

The lines "Where has all our loving gone" and "Guide me back, safely to my home" suggest that the singer has lost a significant other and is searching for a way to regain that love and find a sense of belonging. The repetition of the phrase "where I belong, once more" reflects a desire for things to go back to the way they were before the loss.

Overall, the lyrics of Guide Me Home are a powerful depiction of heartbreak and the search for love and belonging. The repetition and emphasis on certain phrases add to the emotional impact of the song and make it a standout piece in Freddie Mercury's repertoire.

Line by Line Meaning

Now my heart begins to bleed
My emotions are pouring out and causing me pain.

Dee dee dee dee dee ooh oh
An expression of overwhelming sadness.

Who will find me
I feel lost and alone, and am seeking help.

Take care and side with me
I need someone to care for me and stand by my side.

Where has all our loving gone
I am confused and saddened by the loss of love.

Come and stand beside me
I need someone to be with me in my time of need.

Guide me back
I need guidance to find my way back to a place of safety and security.

Safely to my home
I am seeking a place of emotional safety and security.

Where I belong
I am seeking a sense of belonging and acceptance.

Once more
I long to feel a sense of comfort and familiarity once again.

Who will find me
Continuing to express my sense of being lost and in need of help.

Take care and side with me
Reiterating my need for care and support from others.

Guide me back
Repeating my request for guidance and direction.

Safely to my home
Reiterating my desire for a safe and secure emotional space.

Where I belong
Emphasizing my longing for acceptance and belonging.

Once more (oooooooh)
Repeating my desire for comfort and familiarity.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: STUART ADAMSON

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Comments from YouTube:

Mari Carmen Minguillon

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Dos voces que son Patrimonio de la Humanidad ❤

Rosa Martínez Loureda

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Dos genios juntos...los mejores ...únicos...

Geoplanet Jane

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We are so blessed that these two absolute artists found each while the were at their peaks. Their love for each other is there for all to see. It was made manifest for us through their recordings, photographs, videos and all of the new songs Freddie composed for Montse and their two voice together. Assolute Prima!