Flash's Theme
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"Klytus, I'm bored. What play-thing can you offer me today?"
"An obscure body in the S-K System, your majesty. The inhabitants refer to it as the planet Earth"
"How peaceful it looks"

"Hahahahaha, hahahahaha"
"Hahahaha, most effective your majesty. Will you destroy this... Earth?"
"Later, I like to play with things a while... before annihilation"
"Hahahahaha"

Flash! Ah-ah
Savior of the universe

Flash! Ah-ah
He'll save every one of us

(Hahahahaha)

Flash! Ah-ah
He's a miracle

Flash! Ah-ah
King of the impossible

He's for every one of us
Stand for every one of us
He saves with a mighty hand
Every man, every woman
Every child, it's the mighty Flash

Flash! Ah-ah

Flash! Ah-ah
He'll save every one of us

Just a man with a man's courage
You know he's nothing but a man
And he can never fail
No one but the pure at heart
May find the Golden Grail
Oh-oh, oh-oh

Flash!

"My God, we're moving!"
"For God's sake, strap yourselves down"

Overall Meaning

The song "Flash's Theme" is a rock anthem and was recorded by the British rock band Queen for the 1980 science fiction film Flash Gordon. The lyrics of the song are the perfect fit for the movie's story setting, which tells the story of Flash Gordon, a football player who travels to the planet Mongo to save Earth. The song begins with a conversation between Emperor Ming's generals, one of whom is bored and wants something to play with. In response, Klytus offers Earth, and he is intrigued by its peaceful appearance. The dialogue is followed by a maniacal laughter, indicating the intentions of the Emperor to destroy it.

After the dialogue, the music starts with the famous line "Flash! Ah-ah. Savior of the universe." The lyrics frequently use the character's name "Flash" to emphasize his heroism and courage, an essential part of the movie's plot. A key theme in the song is the notion that Flash is a figure who fights for everyone regardless of who they are, "He's for every one of us, Stand for every one of us." The song's climax has Flash's name repeated several times, and the music ends as they find themselves traveling at great speed.

Line by Line Meaning

Klytus, I'm bored. What play-thing can you offer me today?
The Queen is bored and in need of entertainment. Klytus suggests an unknown planet. The Queen is impressed but still desires more amusement.

An obscure body in the S-K System, your majesty. The inhabitants refer to it as the planet Earth
Klytus informs the Queen of a planet called Earth, located in an unfamiliar solar system. He provides no further details.

How peaceful it looks
The Queen finds Earth to be a tranquil and serene planet.

Hahahahaha, hahahahaha
The Queen laughs hysterically, expressing her enjoyment of Klytus' suggestion of Earth.

Hahahaha, most effective your majesty. Will you destroy this... Earth?
Klytus asks the Queen if she plans to destroy Earth. She responds that she wants to toy with it before deciding its fate.

Later, I like to play with things a while... before annihilation
The Queen prefers to amuse herself with Earth before ultimately deciding whether or not to destroy it.

Flash! Ah-ah Savior of the universe
The song introduces the character of Flash, who is portrayed as the savior of the universe.

Flash! Ah-ah He'll save every one of us
Flash is depicted as a hero who will save every individual in the universe.

Flash! Ah-ah He's a miracle Flash! Ah-ah King of the impossible
Flash is described as a miraculous figure who can accomplish the impossible.

He's for every one of us Stand for every one of us He saves with a mighty hand Every man, every woman Every child, it's the mighty Flash
Flash is the hero for all beings in the universe, protecting them with great strength and skill.

Just a man with a man's courage You know he's nothing but a man And he can never fail No one but the pure at heart May find the Golden Grail Oh-oh, oh-oh
Despite his human limitations, Flash is courageous and will never falter. Only those who are pure of heart can achieve great things, like finding the Golden Grail.

Flash!
Flash's name is repeatedly chanted to emphasize his heroic status.

My God, we're moving!
The Earth inhabitants realize that their planet is being moved, causing great panic.

For God's sake, strap yourselves down
Those on Earth are urged to hold on and brace themselves for their planet's relocation.

He'll save every one of us
The song's chorus is repeated to reinforce Flash's status as the hero who will save everyone in the universe.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Harold May

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