We Will Rock You
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Buddy, you're a boy, make a big noise
Playing in the street, gonna be a big man someday
You got mud on your face, you big disgrace
Kicking your can all over the place, singin'

We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you
Buddy, you're a young man, hard man
Shouting in the street, gonna take on the world someday
You got blood on your face, you big disgrace
Waving your banner all over the place

We will, we will rock you (sing it out)
We will, we will rock you

Buddy, you're an old man, poor man
Pleading with your eyes, gonna make you some peace someday
You got mud on your face, big disgrace
Somebody better put you back into your place

We will, we will rock you, sing it
We will, we will rock you, everybody
We will, we will rock you, hmm




We will, we will rock you
Alright

Overall Meaning

In "We Will Rock You," Queen frontman Freddie Mercury addresses three different stages of life and encouragement to stand up to the challenges that come with each one. The first verse addresses boys who are playing in the street and who dream of being a big man someday. They may have mud on their faces and be seen as a big disgrace, but they should keep going and eventually, "we will rock you."


The second verse talks to young men who shout in the streets and want to take on the world someday. They may have blood on their faces and wave their banners all over the place, but they should continue to sing the chorus because "we will rock you."


The third verse addresses poor old men pleading with their eyes and who may have mud on their faces as a big disgrace. But they need to be put back into their place and should sing the chorus one more time because "we will rock you."


Overall, the song is an ode to perseverance and the human spirit. It is a reminder that even in one's lowest moments, they can find strength in the power of music and the collective voices of a crowd.


Line by Line Meaning

Buddy, you're a boy, make a big noise
Hey, young boy, don't be afraid to make some noise and make your presence known


Playing in the street, gonna be a big man someday
Even though you're young and playing in the street, you have dreams and aspirations of becoming a successful, important person someday


You got mud on your face, you big disgrace
You may have some dirt on your face, but that doesn't make you any less important or worthy of success


Kicking your can all over the place, singin'
Even if people try to knock you down or make you feel small, keep singing and moving forward


We will, we will rock you
Together, we will create a powerful, impactful movement that will not be ignored


Buddy, you're a young man, hard man
As you grow older, don't lose your fighting spirit and your drive to succeed


Shouting in the street, gonna take on the world someday
Be bold and take on the world with confidence and conviction


You got blood on your face, you big disgrace
Along the way, you may face struggles or setbacks, but don't let them define you


Waving your banner all over the place
Celebrate your successes and keep pushing forward, waving your banner of triumph proudly


We will, we will rock you, sing it!
Let's keep singing and celebrating our collective strength and power


Buddy, you're an old man, poor man
Even as time passes and circumstances change, you still have value and are worthy of respect


Pleading with your eyes, gonna get you some peace someday
You may have gone through hardships and just want some peace, but keep fighting for what you believe in and you'll get there


Somebody better put you back into your place, do it!
Don't let anyone tell you that you're too old, too poor, or too anything to still make an impact and create the change you want to see in the world


We will, we will rock you, yeah, yeah, come on
So let's keep going and remind ourselves that when we work together, we can accomplish anything


We will, we will rock you, alright, louder!
Our voices will only get louder and more impactful the more we come together and fight for what we believe in


We will, we will rock you, one more time
We'll keep singing this together, over and over again, because it reminds us of our collective strength and power


We will, we will rock you
We'll keep fighting, keep striving, and keep inspiring each other to create positive change in the world


Yeah
Let's celebrate our collective triumphs and keep pushing forward to create a better future for all of us




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Harold May

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@nugget6028

Buddy, you're a boy, make a big noise
Playing in the street, gonna be a big man someday
You got mud on your face, you big disgrace
Kicking your can all over the place, singin'

We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you

Buddy, you're a young man, hard man
Shouting in the street, gonna take on the world someday
You got blood on your face, you big disgrace
Waving your banner all over the place

We will, we will rock you, sing it
We will, we will rock you

Buddy, you're an old man, poor man
Pleading with your eyes, gonna make you some peace someday
You got mud on your face, big disgrace
Somebody better put you back into your place



@helenaachagas

Buddy, you’re a boy, make a big noise
Playing in the street, gonna be a big man some day
You got mud on your face, you big disgrace
Kicking your can all over the place

We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you

Buddy, you’re a young man, hard man
Shouting in the street, gonna take on the world some day
You got blood on your face, you big disgrace
Waving your banner all over the place

We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you

Buddy, you’re an old man, poor man
Pleading with your eyes, gonna make you some peace some day
You got mud on your face, you big disgrace
Somebody better put you back into your place

We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you

We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you



@helenaachagas

Amigo, você é um garoto, faça um barulhão
Tocando na rua, vai ser um grande homem algum dia
Você tem lama no seu rosto, sua grande desgraça
Chutando sua lata pra todo lugar

Nós vamos, nós vamos sacudir você
Nós vamos, nós vamos sacudir você

Amigo, você é cara jovem, um cara forte
Gritando na rua, vai enfrentar o mundo algum dia
Você tem sangue no seu rosto, sua grande desgraça
Agitando sua bandeira por todo lugar

Nós vamos, nós vamos sacudir você
Nós vamos, nós vamos sacudir você

Amigo, você é um homem velho, pobre homem
Suplicando com seus olhos, vai causar alguma paz algum dia
Você tem lama no seu rosto, sua grande desgraça
É melhor alguém te colocar de volta no seu lugar

Nós vamos, nós vamos sacudir você
Nós vamos, nós vamos sacudir você

Nós vamos, nós vamos sacudir você
Nós vamos, nós vamos sacudir você



@jmr1068204

For those not familiar with the lyrics:

Buddy, you're a boy, make a big noise
Playing in the street
Gonna be a big man someday
You got mud on your face
You big disgrace
Kicking your can
All over the place, singing

We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you

Buddy, you're a young man, hard man
Shouting in the street
Gonna take on the world someday
You got blood on your face
You big disgrace
Waving your banner
All over the place

We will, we will rock you (Sing it out)
We will, we will rock you

Buddy, you're an old man, poor man
Pleading with your eyes
Gonna make you some peace someday
You got mud on your face
Big disgrace
Somebody better put you back
Into your place

We will, we will rock you, sing it
We will, we will rock you, everybody
We will, we will rock you, hmm
We will, we will rock you, alright



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@Ivosferatus

"You're a legend Fred"

"We're all legends"

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@OwenGrady1999

My teacher: What kind of instrument do you play?

Me and the boys: Table

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That one kid: RULER

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The good old days 😂

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