Flash
Queen/Vanguard Lyrics
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"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"
The song "Flash" by Queen/Vanguard was written as the theme song for the 1980 film Flash Gordon. The lyrics open with a conversation between Emperor Ming and his servant Klytus, in which Ming expresses his boredom and desire for something new to play with. Klytus suggests Earth, which Ming finds peaceful-looking but decides to destroy eventually. The chorus then introduces the hero of the story, Flash Gordon, as the savior of the entire universe. The lyrics go on to describe Flash as a courageous man who can never fail and is the King of the impossible. The song ends with a dialogue between two characters in the movie, as they experience the thrill of spaceship travel.
The opening conversation in the song establishes the narrative of the movie, where Ming is the villain and Flash is the hero who must save the world from his destruction. The lyrics of the chorus position Flash as a savior figure who is powerful enough to save not just Earth but the entire universe. The repetition of the phrase "Flash, ah-ah" creates a sense of urgency and excitement, making it a catchy and memorable tune. The lyrics also make reference to the Golden Grail, which is a metaphor for the challenges that Flash must overcome to save the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Klytus, I'm bored. What play-thing can you offer me today?
Queen's song Flash starts with the tyrannical ruler asking his minion Klytus for some new form of amusement, indicating his lack of empathy and his preference for supremacy over others.
An obscure body in the S-K System, your majesty. The inhabitants refer to it as the planet Earth
Klytus discloses the name of the planet Earth, which appears insignificant to the emperor, reflecting his power-hungry nature and disdain for the existence of other civilizations.
How peaceful it looks
The emperor perceives Earth as a tranquil planet due to its primitive state and hence considers it to be a plaything, highlighting his ruthlessness and lack of concern for the planet's inhabitants.
Flash! Ah-ah
Savior of the universe
Flash! Ah-ah
He'll save every one of us
(Hahahahaha)
The chorus of the song portrays Flash, the artist, as the savior of the universe and the one who can rescue everyone from the wickedness of the emperor, creating a stark contrast between the two characters.
Flash! Ah-ah
He's a miracle
Flash! Ah-ah
King of the impossible
The lyrics indicate that Flash is not just an ordinary man but someone who can accomplish the impossible and possesses supernatural abilities, such as being the king of extraordinary feats and a miracle worker.
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
The song characterizes Flash as someone who fights for the greater good and protects every living being, emphasizing his selflessness and altruism.
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!
The lyrics portray Flash as an ordinary man with the courage and determination to overcome any obstacle and protect the universe. However, he realizes that only individuals possessing pure hearts can succeed in their endeavors.
My God, we're moving!
For God's sake, strap yourselves down
The lyrics indicate a shift in the tone as the artist and his team prepare for battle against the emperor, showing the importance of being prepared to face danger and fight for what is right.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Harold May
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@thitikornsrichomphoo6807
Here because of NENE H ❤
@thomasjaroschinsky9957
Good times in Stammheim ❤️❤️❤️.
@jazzygeofferz
We used to have this on the jukebox in the pub about 20 years ago, and my friend and I would put it on. Everybody else would get really excited that we'd stuck some Queen on, then the beat would kick in and they'd be furious. My friend and I loved it though.
@plasticboy81
i swear i was dancing to this in a club in 2002 when it was brandnew. fucking insane!!
@opeltje22
I wanna gooo!!!
@matejmilas6099
Me too.....croatia
@undieturd
I've just found a notebook with a few tracks scribbled in it, including this. There's a date at the top of the page and it reads "good session on xfm 03/01/2003". If you were dancing to it in 2002 it was probably a white label promo. Stay well fellow human.
@steffenschlegel85
Das Ding hatte ich auf Scheibe!!!!
@ScotsPipe
🎵Still a Huge Anthem ! sounds good in 2022 ( HARDTRANCE ) 🎵 😁🤟
@greatstuff8554
Having heard this in a club with proper sound I went f***ing nuts!!