"Delilah" is a song Mercury penned for his favourite housecat, a female tor… Read Full Bio ↴"Delilah" is a song Mercury penned for his favourite housecat, a female tortoiseshell cat, named Delilah. May recorded his solo using a talk box.

Brian May interview, August 1991, Guitar World magazine

Brian May.: "I was pleased with the guitar on that - (mimics sound) 'meow, meow, meow'."

Guitar World:: "Was that played through a talkbox?"

Brian May.: "Yeah. It's the first time. I finally succumbed and used one. They wheeled it in and I said, 'Well, I suppose there's no other way I can make "meow" noises.'"

Delilah
Queen Lyrics

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Delilah, Delilah, oh my, oh my, oh my - you're irresistible - ooh ooh ooh
You make me smile when I'm just about to cry
You bring me hope, you make me laugh - and I like it
You get away with murder, so innocent
But when you throw a moody you're all claws and you bite
That's alright!
Delilah, Delilah, oh my, oh my, oh my - you're unpredictable - ooh ooh ooh ooh
You make me so very happy

When you cuddle up and go to sleep beside me
And then you make me slightly mad
When you pee all over my Chippendale suite
Ooh ooh Delilah
Ooh ooh Delilah
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
You take over my house and home
You even try to answer my telephone
Delilah, you're the apple of my eyes
Meow, meow, meow,
Delilah - I love you, Delilah oh
Ooh you make me so very happy - you give me kisses
And I go out of my mind - ooh ooh
Meow, meow, meow, meow,
You're irresistible - I love you Delilah
Delilah - I love you, ha ha
You make me very happy - oooh oh yeah
I love your kisses
I love your kisses
I love your kisses
I love your kisses

I love your your your kisses
I love your kisses

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Queen's "Delilah" tell the story of a person's love and adoration for their pet cat. Delilah is described as irresistible, unpredictable and able to get away with murder while still maintaining an innocent demeanor. The love for Delilah is unconditional, even when she occasionally pees on expensive furniture or takes over the home.

The song captures the playful nature and love that can exist between humans and their pets. The lyrics highlight the joy and happiness that pets can bring into our lives, even when they are mischievous and difficult at times.

Overall, "Delilah" is a lighthearted and whimsical song that celebrates the love and companionship that we can have with our furry friends.

Line by Line Meaning

Delilah, Delilah, oh my, oh my, oh my - you're irresistible - ooh ooh ooh
You are an attractive and captivating individual who I cannot resist.

You make me smile when I'm just about to cry
You bring cheer to my otherwise sad and gloomy moments.

You bring me hope, you make me laugh - and I like it
You instill optimism in me and bring joy and laughter to my life.

You get away with murder, so innocent
You have a way of avoiding punishment despite your mischief, which makes you seem innocent.

But when you throw a moody you're all claws and you bite That's alright!
But when you are in a bad mood, you become aggressive and hostile, but I am okay with it because I am attracted to your unpredictable nature.

Delilah, Delilah, oh my, oh my, oh my - you're unpredictable - ooh ooh ooh ooh
Your behavior is erratic and difficult to predict, which makes you more fascinating.

You make me so very happy When you cuddle up and go to sleep beside me
Your presence in my life brings me immense happiness, especially when we are close and intimate.

And then you make me slightly mad When you pee all over my Chippendale suite Ooh ooh Delilah
But sometimes your actions frustrate me, like when you pee on my expensive furniture.

You take over my house and home You even try to answer my telephone
You have a tendency of taking over my space and disrupting my daily life, even to the point of answering my personal calls.

Delilah, you're the apple of my eyes Meow, meow, meow
You, Delilah, are the most important and cherished person in my life, as I would do anything for you. (The cat noises imply that Delilah may be a pet cat.)

Delilah - I love you, Delilah oh Ooh you make me so very happy - you give me kisses
I am deeply in love with you, Delilah, and you make me incredibly happy, especially when you show affection by giving me kisses.

And I go out of my mind - ooh ooh Meow, meow, meow, meow, You're irresistible - I love you Delilah
You make me lose control and go crazy for you, Delilah, as you are irresistible and I cannot help but love you.

Delilah - I love you, ha ha You make me very happy - oooh oh yeah
My love for you, Delilah, is real and enduring, and you continue to bring immense joy and happiness to my life.

I love your kisses I love your kisses I love your kisses I love your kisses I love your your your kisses
I am enamored with your affectionate display of love towards me through your kisses, and I cannot get enough of them.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN DEACON, BRIAN MAY, FREDDIE MERCURY, ROGER TAYLOR

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ximresal

5y↑156

Freddie: Hey guys, we're gonna write a song together, it will be full of each of our ideas.
John: Alright, what kind of vibe are we-
Freddie: ITS GONNA BE ABOUT MY CAT.
Roger: Are you sure Freddie? How about-
Freddie: IT WILL BE FOR DELILAH
Brian: Freddie, I really think-
Freddie: LETS GO DARLINGS

after song is written

Brian: I can't believe I'm going to have to write a guitar riff for this.
John: This is your fault Roger
Roger: What?? How?
John: HE'S OBVIOUSLY GETTING YOU BACK FOR "I'M IN LOVE WITH MY CAR".
Roger: ...

@jewelmine442

5y↑26

Freddie mercury, waking up in a cold sweat and looking at Delilah: DELILAH DO I HAVE A IDEA!
*After writing lyrics for hours, he presented the idea to the band*
Freddie: So do you guys like it?
Roger: Freddie, I love you in all and your one of my best friends but no. This is a bad idea.
Brian: I dont mind the idea but we should do something kinda cheery.
Roger: BRIAN ITS A SONG ABOUT HIM BEING IN LOVE WITH HIS CAT----
Freddie, mockingly: All I hear is your gear, With my hand on your grease gun---
Roger: MATE I SWEAR TO GOD---
John, looking at Roger in the eyes: You wrote a song about a car, he can write a song about his cat. Hes dying of Aids after all mate.
Roger: FINE BUT ONLY BECAUSE THE MAN IS DYING.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*The band uploaded the song later to youtube, years after Freddies death*
Roger: It really was a fun time making it this song....

All comments from YouTube:

@OneTrueVikingbard

5y↑4.8K

Let’s be honest, if Freddie lived today, his social media would be at least 95% his cats

@noone-pl2gj

4y↑66

Also, 73.

@MistyBlueOcean

4y↑150

And Jim Hutton's butt.

@thegreatpretender5563

4y↑27

@MistyBlueOcean lol 🤣😂

@tiffythekewlchick3457

4y↑145

Other would be photos of Jim, Mary of course, his fans, and Roger, John, and Brian.

@abhinandangodiyal170

4y↑46

Oh oh only if I could trade death with him

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@theintergalacticcosmicspac7674

5y↑2.5K

Freddie:I'm Love With My Cat
Roger: I'm Love With My Car
Brian: I'm Love With My Guitar
John: I'm Love With My Best Friend

@theintergalacticcosmicspac7674

5y↑6

@Lily-Jean Haygarth ok

@vadavada5240

5y↑250

No for Brian it’s, I’m in Love With My Hair

@mohamedmimonmohamed255

5y↑11

@helen uwu
Jajaja

@vadavada5240

5y↑92

Something even better for Brian!
it’s, “I’m in Love with My Clogs”

@taylorcoulter7033

5y↑37

Or I'm in Love with Spacecraft

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@caomhan84

5y↑2.1K

He was dying. He was in pain every day. And Delilah made him very happy. That's all that matters. :) This song may be silly, but for that reason, it is special.

@loscampesinos_enjoyer

4y↑42

SO very happy

@nicholescales8986

4y↑49

This song remands me off my kitten called Delilah she does everything he sings in this song it feels like I'm looking in a mirror when I hear this song and when I look at my kitten she just turned 7 months today

@mrsfahrenheit

4y↑33

caomhan84 still wayyy better than the trash that’s on the charts today

@zeayg

4y↑64

Is not silly to write a song about someone you love, pets can be family and they become a very important part of our life.

@harringtonee8861

4y↑24

I agree! He loved his cats so much, he even said that he would rather have cats then kids. ❤

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@eusouoryan

4y↑165

I love how Brian tries to make a meow sound with the guitar, sounds fabulous.

@DOGOID

35w↑3

and his mouth

@zoinks2547

5y↑1.8K

I love how people people are still arguing about Jim and Mary when the love of Freddie's life was obviously Delilah

@eletpalya

3y↑48

LOL....It is a good joke. Delilah was one of his "child" and Jim was his "husband" who made him just like Delilah.

@fourondrugs9122

3y↑12

meoow

@HB-ow4yx

3y↑4

or Bijouuuu

@raimundogomes7394

3y↑3

HAHAHAHAH TRUE

@3225becca

3y↑2

@four on drugs true

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@lauratulier132

2y↑126

No puedo evitar emocionarme al escuchar esta canción y ver a Delilah junto a Freddie en ĺa cama, cuando ya estaba muy enfermo.
Pequeña Delilah, hermosa Delilah inocente Delilah fuiste la niña mimada de una leyenda del rock . Estarán juntos para siempre ❤

@tinaseminara9727

2y↑2

Sino all'ultimo istante di vita del ns amato Freddie la sua gatta del cuore non lo ha mai abbandonato
Meravigliosa Delilah mi piace pensare che siate uniti in altra dimensione

@brendenallen

6y↑2.3K

Weirdly enough, this song makes me cry. A dying man singing passionately about his true love: his cat. What's not to love about that?

@GeneralLeiaOrgana

5y↑118

The fact the Freddie was dying is the only thing I don't like

@russellleblanc1539

5y↑73

I also cry when I hear this song but for separate reasons.. I have a cat that I named Baby. Word for word this song explains my feelings for my beautiful little girl.

@retrorogerina5695

5y↑31

Brenden Allen everyone is always crying at who wants to live forever and then there is me balling my eyes over Delilah

@pamelatibbetts7147

5y↑27

What does it mean when it makes me smile and cry at the same time?? Oh, how I wish I had been able to meet this lovely man. It must have been quite something to know him in real life. P.S. I would have loved to see the look on Brian's face as he was "forced" to make his guitar meow. Now there's a real friend.

@cathyskywalker77

5y↑24

Did you know that a female cat is called a Queen??? Another reason Freddie got my heartfelt admiration, his genuine love for cats.😍😍😍😍

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@redacted9643

4y↑70

This song isn't just adorable and precious because it's about his cat, but because the band was happy to make it with him. They always indulged Freddie and that makes my heart so happy.

@bethanydavid4319

5y↑458

"You make me so very happy when you cuddle up and go to sleep beside me."

This line really nails it for me. Anyone else fall asleep just to wake up to your cat sleeping beside you? It's the best type of love you can ever get.

@singamummy8420

4y↑14

I have a white cat who’s extremely skittish, you just look at him and he’ll take off, but since Covid and quarantine Began, out of all our cats he’s the one that won’t leave my side, sits on me, gets all smoochy, completely different!!!! They know when something is up!!!!

@MeredithAnne88

3y↑8

I adopted my Freddie Mercury last summer. This morning, I woke up to find him sleeping on my lap.

@WindDancer435

3y↑6

Mine used to sleep either on my back or tummy, and even sometimes on my head!

@helgastafford318

2y↑3

I thought I loved Mr. Handsome. I loved his kisses but he doesn't like Queen and hates kitties.
I said good-by. MEOW.

@DC-rn1fc

2y↑1

She usually goes to the feet-end when she enters her bed and I am asleep there, but comes to my chest when she sees I'm waking up ... lying there, purring, she invites me to sleep another hour while petting her. And I, of course, obey her order. After all, she's in charge, she's the cat, it is her bed, she is to decide. I'm off for work, usually, Mo to Fr anyway, so whenever I'm at her place, I adapt to her.

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@pbhoulden8212

5y↑632

I'm sad every time I think about all those poor kitties Freddie left behind. He literally thought of them as his children and they loved him back. I know Mary kept a few of them, including Delilah. But I have to imagine right after Freddie passed, the cats were probably wondering about the house, meowing and wondering where their "daddy" was :-(((((( But Brian's brilliant meow riffs make me smile.

@JohannaNazareen1225

4y↑46

I heard one of the cats ran away to the neighbours. And after they brought him back he ran away to the neighbours again and stayed. One of my neighbours took a cat from one old granny that died cause he kept coming home from the decised grannys daughthers home. He stayed at the neighbours till his death. So Freddies Cat also didnt want to stay without his Daddy there I guess And Mary gave some to the shelter. Those that Jim gave to Freddie

@donnamondor3753

3y↑8

Me too... He loved them so. As they did him.....

@LiviBlack

@Briana Deacon damn...

@WindDancer435

3y↑10

@Briana Deacon Jim said in his book that he asked for one of the cats and Mary refused his request.

@chrisfromwiisports7510

3y↑4

@Briana Deacon Mary took most of the cats including Delilah. The rest went to Jim

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@groovyhannah8517

5y↑1.7K

Freddie’s other cats:
Am I a joke to you?

@juttapopp1869

5y↑81

Cues "jealousy"....

@bigboredthing

4y↑77

Tiffany has entered the chat

@fashion_gurl4life451

4y↑4

IKR

@bernardomacedo5289

4y↑9

Mr. Bad Guy??

@Wyattbodenheimerofficial

3y↑4

Your profile pic says it all

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@blueberrydreams.2818

3y↑135

sabes que brian may es uno de los mejores músicos de la historia cuando puede hacer que su guitarra suene como un maullido de gato.

@tinomeglin4491

7y↑2.8K

My cat was called Delilah because I`ve been a Queen fan since my teenage days. She was born in 1998 and died just a few days ago. She`s been with me and my Family for more than 19 years...

@coyclown

5y↑137

AWWW, <3 I'm so so sorry!!! :( ...but for what it's worth, Freddie is holding your sweet precious kitty in his arms right this very moment! <3

@dreamcat2693

5y↑74

my cat ned was born in 1998 too! He just turned 20 3 days ago and he's live and well. Even if this comment was a year ago rip delilah! She sounded like a wonderful cat.

@ceciliac.6284

5y↑19

My condolences ;-;, i’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs from mexico <3

@creepyspookyicky

5y↑17

im so sorry for yr loss. cats are so special &give us so much unconditional love 💘

@ultramornings4506

5y↑7

Tino Meglin I’m sorry

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@alexanderpain

25w↑3

Un hombre deteriorandose despidiéndose de su mascota, como no llorar con esto. Por esta canción,The Show Must Go On y varias canciones, Innuendo es mi álbum favorito de Queen.

@Charlotte-wx4jz

41w↑21

I adopted a cat called Delilah this morning. She is an absolute star! She came into a cats and dogs home a few months ago, as a stray with 6 kittens. They named her Delilah and the kittens after Freddie’s other cats; Tiffany, Dorothy, Goliath, Lily, Oscar, and Romeo. I went to meet her 2 weeks ago and they said she would be quite and a bit nervous but she came straight to me. She came home today and has settled in so well. We have been listening her namesake song this evening to help her settle in 😂

@Bloomzor

24w↑1

how are they now??

@lauratulier132

3y↑35

Cuánto amor ! Se habrán reencontrado en el cielo y estarán juntos amándose por toda la eternidad

@janea3557

5y↑47

You're crying your eyes out at 'These are the days of our lives'... then 'Delilah' starts - and you immediately start smiling through drying tears 🙂

@joenouveau7109

5y↑97

Can we all take a moment to appreciate how Brian made his guitar meow?!

@Luvcatz88

5y↑9

I was suspicious that may have been his guitar but I was like 'surely not?' lmao

@vespertinemusic9083

6y↑1.7K

Innuendo for me was a farewell from Freddie to all his friends...I know many people give this song crap, but it makes me absolutely sad, just because it shows how Freddie is trying to find some light in a very bleak situation. It also shows how animals are some of the best companions to exist, since their love is absolutely unconditional. Anyways, cool song!

@hypotanuz

5y↑5

I like is fun

@oriamethyst2771

5y↑6

I like your word, totally agree

@flowerchild6950

5y↑7

Love your perspective

@pcyr123456

5y↑12

I can just imagine how his Delilah felt after he passed. POor little one.

@terran236

5y↑23

People hate on this song? Knowing the back story of queen makes me sad listening to it. It's adorable, darling.

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@user-ex8iu6vs7p

5y↑194

Freddie: Darlings, I just wrote a new song!
The Boys: Okay.
Brian: Let's see it.
Roger: What is this? Who's Delilah?
John: His cat. Freddie are you sure?
Freddie: Yes I am! It'll be perfect!
Brian: As long as I don't have to make cat sounds with my guitar...
Freddie: ...

@aaronkoeppe9057

2y↑14

Brian:... oh alright then xD

@tardisdance1236

2y↑10

As is they wouldn’t know who Delilah is. He probably talked about his kitties all the time :-)

@ninab.4540

2y↑4

Freddie: Brilliant!

@lesslyresendiz3128

5y↑16

Amo esta canción!!! 😻 es mi favorita!!!! D todo corazón!!! Gracias Freddie!!!

@lauratulier132

3y↑31

Se estaba muriendo y pensó en expresar su amor por Delilah y los gatos dejando esta bellísima canción , un himno al amor incondicional que solo los animales pueden darnos .

@ashleywray3477

5y↑53

You can only imagine how sad and heartbroken Freddie would’ve been if he were there when Delilah died, honestly Freddie was the sweetest man that ever lived I think, I mean he wrote a song about his little kitty!

@sanyagupta1476

4y↑94

This makes me love freddie even more, I love people who truly value and love their animals as much or even more than humans. Animals are our most loyal and trustworthy friends. Our friendship with them last forever. This is exactly how I feel about my pet nemo. I love that he dedicated a song to his cat.

@jinkyhirang3237

4y↑4

I feel the same way. Freddie Is more lovable because he cares for Animals.... It was written he also likes dogs....

@chrisfromwiisports7510

@Jinky Hirang he was an animal lover!
What a sweetheart!!

@gamlengirld5645

7y↑3.7K

you have got to be a really sweet person to make a song about your cat god bless you Freddie we all miss you so much

@tallulahrubymonroe4280

6y↑21

BEAUTIFUL MAN X

@vinasalonga5134

5y↑31

Gamlen Girld before i die, im gonna write my cat a song

@antonluvs

5y↑21

I always sing about my cats :)

@soniabishop7529

5y↑6

Adorable man xxx

@barttee4330

5y↑7

Well ... the original is just writing off the cuff, the words are "you make me smile when I'm just about to die" .. gallows humor despite things as they were

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@delilah215

3y↑29

I wish there were more innocent, sweet songs like this one. A great song, just a nice man that loves his cat.

@progmeup

3y↑5

Username checks out.

@ladyiam7084

44w↑7

FUN FACTS
Delilah outlived Freddie by at least 12 years. Reports say she was seen as late as 2003 on the walls of Garden Lodge.

This is not the first song about a cat in Queen’s catalogue. Brian had written All Dead, All Dead after the passing of his childhood pet cat. The song is in their 1977 album News Of The World, sang by Brian. Although an unofficial version sung by Freddie exists and also a fan made version sung by both

@lbooth2252

5y↑74

2:21-2:30 is why we love Freddie

@ISSELU

2y↑4

I approve

@thegreatbritishcircusfeatu2531

1y↑20

whenever i’m feeling down i can come to this song and this album and it’s like the most powerful thing,it can calm me and reassure with its emotion,it’s meaningful lyrics and in some songs pure wholesomeness and joy. a true masterpiece of queen

@sergiovb7846

39w↑5

I love how this song goes from funny, silly and nice and ended up with a farewell, Freddy sings very happy but at the end of the song he is sad because he knows probably won't be there with his little friend and the last words to her (I love your kisses) hoping he'd be able to love her for many years, but also wishing she'd has a good life in case he pass away, it's so sad, I hope she still makes him very happy in the afterlife.

@MilsurpMikeChannel

6y↑2.6K

Freddie, knowing he wouldn't be around much longer, knew he had one last chance to get Roger back for "I'm In Love with My Car."

@kendrickdinger

5y↑23

😂😂😂😂

@mihalidellaportas892

5y↑41

Milsurp Mike Channel that's beautiful man! I reckon it's better than Roger's cos cats are better than cars!

@tnsmara9982

5y↑6

😂😂😂👌the best comment ever

@beepbeep360

5y↑1

😂😂😂

@ven2983

5y↑3

I can't 😂😂😂😂

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@denisafikejzova4736

5y↑25

You can clearly hear his happiness in his voice :')

@mariegrimes8085

5y↑12

2:23 - Brian May's creative genius in using a talk box for the meow sounds. They could have just let Freddie sing it but Queen always went the extra step to elevate their songs! They were just on another level!!

@MysticRhythms87

1y↑7

Freddie knew what mattered in his life: his cats. Delilah, Goliath, Oscar, Romeo...just to name a few. He had his cats, and they had him. THAT is dedication.

I know plenty of cat lovers, and they'd all be the same as Freddie right here.

@ximresal

5y↑156

@godealuca8736

3y↑16

This is Freddie Mercury , one day writing hard masterpieces like Bohemian Rhapsody and the next day writing love ,,poems,, for the favourite cat. Such an incredible artist.

@koolblued

7y↑2.3K

Freddie's response to Roger's "I'm in love with my car"

@Griwhoolda

5y↑15

Ha ha, Yes!

@JeffSyam

5y↑36

I can directly see the pun. And belief original title would be "I'm in Love with My Cat" :-D

@mcomeslast

5y↑9

AllyRemi L I bet that convo happened in the studio.

@hmorris

5y↑11

This comment was ahead of its time

@m.abdulsattar4193

Cat

@spider-andru1359

31w↑1

Que canción mas bonita, es como si fuera una despedida de Freddie a su querida gatita Delilah😢🥺

@bellamorrison3455

24w↑2

I used to be a dancer a few years ago and I would dance under this name I also told the DJ to please play this song as part of my setlist. I was having money thrown at me the whole time people have no idea what the song was really about those were the good old days 😂❤❤

@vitovoid7426

31w↑1

2:30 mi parte favorita de las vocalizaciones de Freddie 🖤

@andyman0206

4y↑2

No es mi o fue mi grupo favorito de rock pero lo de Freddie fue simplemente espectacular, no en vano su voz fue la más espectacular calificada por expertos como única entre los mejores.. mis respetos a este señor, un genio en todo sentido

@kathymj4834

5y↑12

I guess this is the sweetest Queen song, but at the same time it brings tears to my eyes. Freddie, on the verge of death, decides to include a song about his cat... it's the sweetest and touchiest thing ever.
And what about Brian's guitar solo? I mean, the cat screams "MEOOOOW!!!" and the guitar echoes "MEOOOOW!!!".
Isn't that the work of a genius?
I love you Freddie, Brian, Rog, and Deacy.

@Lucia-pp1ej

7y↑725

Okay this is actually the most adorable thing. I am actually crying right now bc this is just so cute

@ritaf11

5y↑3

same here

@claudiamariola528

5y↑3

Quanta dolcezza e amore in questa canzone! Freddie ha veramente un animo nobile e sensibile! ❤

@basementdwellercosplay

5y↑713

Imagine listening to this and not knowing Delilah is Freddie's cat

@theweirdestyoutuberofallti8051

3y↑16

@can we get 0 subscribers with content LOL

@joetrump7527

3y↑8

@can we get 0 subscribers with content not really. Girls squirt too 😅

@johannamansson6005

3y↑6

My same thought. hahahha

@waterbird_136

3y↑3

Ooooooof

@ninab.4540

2y↑8

My sibling thought this was a daughter until she heard the chorus

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@lauraheaps3106

5y↑17

So incredibly sweet. Love this song

@cheeksmahoney

33w

This album is so underrated. It’s my favorite

@pajis_xd

3y↑22

Puting aside the amazing lyrics this beat is so strange/funky/dramatic/romantic/tearfull/and even scary in some parts never ever heard any beat simular to this ever in my life
Queen always being the best

@avah9721

6y↑1.9K

Freddie: I wrote a song about my cat
Roger: That's ridiculous
Freddie: I said the same thing when you wrote "I'm In Love With My Car"
Roger: Has been defeated, leaves

@MrJay1997_Twitch

6y↑8

haha that's great lol. definitely have to like this

@abcdefghijklmnop9817

5y↑19

I’m not going to play the drums for this
Fine then I’ll use a drum machine

@jeannedamonte4463

5y↑2

😂😂😂 you make me cry!!!

@CsgtGempleis

5y↑3

Brian say that

@thestrangemanreturns

4y↑4

I'm in love with my car did way better than this song. Nice try though

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@bee8702

5y↑32

Can we all just take a second to salute Freddie for making a song about his cat

@bossmare1480

43w↑3

What a great song to his favorite kitty.
God Bless this amazing man.🙏💖🐈

@malvinebenoit8456

5y↑9

One song. One lyric. The whole heart and (pr)essence of Freddie in it.

@drewcomparato111

5y↑212

Imagine how Delilah felt when Freddie died 😭😭😭😭😭

@donnamondor3753

3y↑18

Aww poor kitty. And his other's💔

@user-un1iq9xd9p

2y↑7

Literally my thoughts rn.

@delilah7851

2y↑8

I’m so proud to call myself Delilah as your precious cat… thanks Freddie for writing this song 🎶

@tyu269

5y↑181

"You make me smile
when I'm just about to cry"

Pure love. 😢

@MilaBelen

3y↑3

This is absolutely beautiful. More songs should be dedicated to our fellow amazing brothers and sisters of other species :') And of course Freddie had to be one of the first artists to do that ♥

@ritapatricio5693

33w↑2

Amei essa música 😻

@aj_feeney

4y↑17

Freddie: “I’m In Love With My Car” is simply ridiculous!
Also Freddie:

@jewelmine442

5y↑26

@luciaortiz6409

I'm laughing my head off now!!! This comment is gold!!! I can totally imagine that happening in real life for sure!! Hahaha goood one 😂😂😂😂

@mariegrimes8085

5y↑2

Love this!! As Innuendo is clearly a journey through Freddie's life (IMO) it certainly would not be complete without a song about his favorite cat, Delilah. :) I can just imagine the reactions when Freddie pitched the song to Brian, Roger and John. Do you think he used the, "but i am dying" card to get the song on the album?? I hope that doesn't offend anyone - it just seems like such a classic Freddie thing would do!

@N0Camping4U

9y↑451

One of the best Queen songs. There - I said it.
To know you're on the way out, and this is the album that you will be remembered by - and still writing a loving, affectionate song to your cat; THAT is Freddie Mercury. This sums him up. "Screw everybody else".

@TheOFamily5rocks

9y↑1

in my opinion, it's the worst queen song

@xTHESALTSHAKERx

9y↑1

+TheOFamily5 its not great but theres a few on Hot Space album that are worse

@TheOFamily5rocks

+xTHESALTSHAKERx which ones

@N0Camping4U

9y↑21

Sorry you guys don't "get" Queen, or Freddie for that matter.

@xTHESALTSHAKERx

Hey? Ive been a Queen fan for 34yrs

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@mindofcherry

29w

como alguien que ama los gatos tanto como lo hacía freddie esta canción tiene un lugar especial en mi vida aaa 💞

@luisenriquecaceresrojas2714

2y↑2

Buen álbum queen 💕💗💗🎸estas canciones me llegaron al corazón 💗

@accountnolongerinuse2044

4y↑2

Freddie was such an interesting and sweet man. He interests me in everything, from music to just a small movement. Sometimes I get this sinking realization in my stomach that we are never going to have another Freddie and that he has been gone for almost 30 years. It feels like he passed away yesterday and that the world is missing him more and more. Oh Freddie, if you only knew how many people loves and adores you to this day. I never thought I'd cry over a person I never knew, never met, but I can say one thing: Queen's music is different. It makes you happy, it makes you cry, there is nothing in between. I can't even describe how much I miss him, damn it! I wasn't even alive when he was! It breaks my heart how the world failed him. Forever and always Freddie.

@margotfesta8337

3y↑43

The only man in the world who could serenade his cat and still remain serious

@McMerlin11

5y↑4

I think it’s so sweet that Delilah’s legacy will forever be out in the world because of this song ❤️ What a good little kitty.

@judi219

5y↑172

Only real cat lovers can feel every single word of this song in their hearts

@beepbeep360

5y↑16

You gotta be a sweet person to make a song about your cat. We miss you Freddie.
R. I. P. Freddie Mercury

@Bloomzor

28w

im gonna learn the lyrics and sing the song to our new cat Yumi every single day because she means the world to me!!

Rest in peace, Yumi. You were the Delilah to my Freddie Mercury. 🖤

@user-tg1yu2bu3z

4y↑4

Написать такое милое и трогательное признание в любви своей кошке в то время, когда ты знаешь, что дни твои сочтены и жить осталось совсем немного - это лежит за пределами понимания простой человеческой сущности.
Шутки, шалости, свернутый калачик в кровати перед сном, описаный костюм с Чипом и Дэйлом, попытки отвечать на телефон.
А в самом конце проникновенное: "Ты делаешь меня таким счастливым. Люблю тебя Дилайла, люблю твои поцелуи!" - такое не каждому человеку скажешь или споешь, а тут такое нежное признание в любви кошке.
В этом весь Фредди, в этом вся широта его души и любовь к близким, которые его окружают... Не знаю почему, но когда слушаю эту песню - улыбаюсь и при этом текут слезы.

@fareast3991

5y↑3

Oh my, oh my, this is so unique. Love this song. So Freddie.

@cvanevalen079

5y↑5

La canción perfecta para mi bb Copitos ❤😻

@tinkersvest

8y↑313

I didn't like this song at all when I first heard it, but it has really grown on me, just listen to how happy he is, it's beautiful

@lissaarandela3317

6y↑9

Soup Dragon if ur a cat person you'll like it and feel how he feels for Delilah

@rosecroix9155

5y↑3

All I needed to know to fall in love with the song is that it's a CAT song!

@Pink.Teacup

28w

This song is making me a bit teary. I knew that it was about Freddie's most favorite cat -- Delilah -- but I did not know that he was soon to pass while recording this. You can really tell that during those difficult times -- a being as seemingly simple as a cat -- could provide so much light and joy to a person during their most difficult and vulnerable times. Pets really are a blessing in this harsh world. They provide us with this dose of joy and happiness that we just can't resist and that helps us to at least make it through yet another day. I'm glad this kitty Delilah provided him with such love and comfort during his last days.

@janiquevaillot8554

5y↑2

J'ai envie de pleurer d'émotion quand j'entends cette chanson. Freddie adorait les chats. Moi aussi. Delilah : quel joli nom ! Merci aux 3 autres génies du groupe QUEEN d'avoir fait le reste : la musique et les "miaous miaoow...". Attendrissant. Émouvant. Delilah a réconforté son genie de maitre en toute simplicité et innocence. Elle est sûrement au paradis avec lui désormais

@VespertiliKildem

5y↑28

I can't believe a song about Freddie's cat exists.
I really wish I was there when all the members realized they would compose a song for a cat ahah
This is SO sweet and a bit of sad, if you think about it.
But sweetness is 99,9%.

@dizzygillespie7805

5y↑1

Песня моей молодости! Прикольная вещь!!!👍

@user-zf2wb9cw1n

1y↑6

Фредди посвятил песню одной из своих любимых кошек, как мило🎉❤

@KasradzeMariam

5y↑1.3K

That moment when everyone wants to be Freddie's cat

@charcola66

4y↑19

I have his cat's name ;)

@kanyewest7434

4y↑12

That moment, when you add, useless, commas.

@nebmis

4y↑10

@Some Internet Person I, love, the, commas. In, fact, commas, are, used, to, separate, two, parts, of, the, sentence, or, two, exactly, same, words.

@iloveecats4700

3y↑1

Couldn't be me😬

@boataxe4605

Yes! I’ve always wanted to piss on a Chippendale suit!

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@Carlos90889

31w↑1

2:30 I can't explain how much I like this part.

@Tubarel

31w

Me too, but instead of "Delilah" I sing "Romeo", my cat's name

@geizamarcelino1830

4y↑1

Amo 😻💕💙❤

@AndyEvansretro

32w

I don't care what anyone else thinks - I love this song!!!!

@doge836

5y↑65

My cat died today morning at veterinary.. listening to this song and remembering my cat Lucy. God bless Freddie for this song.

@JEEASPIRANTWITHLOTSOFBACKLOG

3y↑2

May she rest in peace 😢

@nikastanic3052

4y↑2

I adore this song. Freddie is a true legend.

@peachesandapril

5y↑44

I have even more respect for a man that could write a song about how much he loved his cat. Love Freddie even more, what a beautiful soul!

@karola.f3697

I have been listening to Queen since I was a child, the best band of my young years I love with all my heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️ This song always goes crazy 😁🤗 Queen forever ♥ ️ ♥ ️ ♥ ️

@gatzevandermeer224

4y↑1

One of the best songs because so personal to Freddy and the love for him from the others. Great song

@manfredbeuth2921

2y↑2

What an unusual song from Freddie......But great!!!!!!!!!!! Love it so much...........

@dianagrados6873

1y↑2

Hermosa canción,yo también amo a mis gatos

@mrpurple11

5y↑1

I was having a shitty day but this song made me smile instantly. Thank you Freddy

@pingucomunista6654

5y↑8

Essa música é uma das coisas mais adoráveis do mundo 🤧🤧🤧✊✊

@misterhideous920

2y↑5

This song makes me think about how much I miss my cat. He was the fluffiest boy in the world. Thanks, Freddy ❤️

@pierfreire

4y↑1

Mais um lindo solo do Brian May. Miau!

@ladyvelez158

4y↑9

Me duele y lloro al escuchar esta canción amaba mucho sus gatitoss😔💖😭🙏

@ahnaaftahmid3429

2y↑3

As a person who has a cat: Each line of this song is 100% accurate and true. This proves that he(Freddie Mercury) used to spend most of his time with his cat.

@Roddiie

1y↑1

Delilah... It is a really special song to me... Thank you Freddie Mercury and Delilah❤

@discospaghetti6744

8y↑2.2K

When I get a cat, I'm gonna name it Delilah.

@irisfreddiemercuryrocknrol9643

8y↑20

Mojee same

@discospaghetti6744

8y↑21

I see you everywhere 😋

@irisfreddiemercuryrocknrol9643

8y↑21

Mojee lool I'm on every queen video

@kimberlysongwriter3314

7y↑55

I just rescued a cat, named her Queen Delilah Mercury..

@seanbeverly4908

7y↑17

I love this song so much and am so mesmarized by Freddie Mercury that whenever I see any damn random cat which remotely looks cute, outta respect for Queen I simply name that Cat "Delilah".

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@stega1825

1y↑1

Everytime I listen to this song it melts my heart because it makes me think of how much I love my cat as well. Just like Delilah, she makes me very happy when she sleeps next to me but she also can get on my nerves when she does nasty stuff... but after all, "you get away with murder, so innocent" :')