Lyrics and music were written by lead singer Freddie Mercury.
The song was recorded in August/September 1978 in Nice, France.
Musically, the song is based around Mercury's piano playing, with John Deacon and Roger Taylor providing a bass guitar and drums backing track. On the studio version, Brian May's only guitar playing is in his guitar solo, but on live versions performed on the band's 1978 and 1979 tours, May would also play rhythm guitar throughout the rest of the song to add a rockier feeling to it.
The song also provides an example of Queen's trademark style of multi-track harmony vocals for the chorus lines. Several recordings were laid over each other to achieve the final sound.
The lyrics have cosmic imagery describing feelings of power and exhilaration, for example "I'm gonna go, go, go there's no stopping me / I'm burning through the sky yeah 200 degrees…".
The single reached #9 in the UK charts but only #86 in the US.
Despite the fact that the studio version is one of Queen's most popular songs, it only lasted from 1978-1979 live, with the last performance in the Crazy Tour.
Don't Stop Me Now
Queen Lyrics
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I feel alive
And the world, I'll turn it inside out, yeah
And floating around in ecstasy, so
(Don't stop me now)
(Don't stop me)
'Cause I'm having a good time, having a good time
I'm a shooting star, leaping through the sky
Like a tiger defying the laws of gravity
I'm a racing car, passing by like Lady Godiva
I'm gonna go, go, go
There's no stopping me
I'm burnin' through the sky, yeah
Two hundred degrees
That's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit
I'm traveling at the speed of light
I wanna make a supersonic man out of you
(Don't stop me now)
I'm having such a good time, I'm having a ball
(Don't stop me now)
If you wanna have a good time, just give me a call
(Don't stop me now) 'Cause I'm having a good time
(Don't stop me now) Yes, I'm havin' a good time
I don't want to stop at all, yeah
I'm a rocket ship on my way to Mars
On a collision course
I am a satellite, I'm out of control
I am a sex machine, ready to reload
Like an atom bomb
About to oh, oh, oh, oh, oh explode
I'm burnin' through the sky, yeah
Two hundred degrees
That's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit
I'm traveling at the speed of light
I wanna make a supersonic woman of you
(Don't stop me, don't stop me)
(Don't stop me) Hey, hey, hey
(Don't stop me, don't stop me, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I like it
(Don't stop me, don't stop me)
Have a good time, good time
(Don't stop me, don't stop me) ah
Oh yeah
Alright
Oh, I'm burnin' through the sky, yeah
Two hundred degrees
That's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit
I'm traveling at the speed of light
I wanna make a supersonic man out of you
(Don't stop me now)
I'm having such a good time, I'm having a ball
(Don't stop me now)
If you wanna have a good time, just give me a call
(Don't stop me now) 'Cause I'm having a good time
(Don't stop me now) Yes, I'm havin' a good time
I don't want to stop at all
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Ha da da, ha da da ah
Ooh ooh ooh
The lyrics to Queen's song "Don't Stop Me Now" are an ode to living in the moment and seizing the day. The song speaks to the feeling of being unstoppable, of being on top of the world and ready to take on anything that comes your way. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer declaring that he is going to have a real good time tonight, feeling alive and ready to take on the world. He is floating around in ecstasy, and he doesn't want anyone to stop him because he is having such a good time.
The second verse builds on this idea of being unstoppable, with the singer comparing himself to a shooting star and a racing car. He is burning through the sky at two hundred degrees, traveling at the speed of light, and he wants to make a supersonic man out of you. The bridge of the song takes on a more chaotic tone, with the singer declaring that he is a rocket ship on his way to Mars, a satellite out of control, and a sex machine ready to reload. He is on a collision course like an atom bomb about to explode, and nothing can stop him.
In the chorus of the song, the singer reiterates his desire to keep going and to have a good time. He doesn't want anyone to stop him because he is having such a blast, and he invites the listener to join him. The ending of the song is a playful and lighthearted refrain, with the singer singing nonsensical syllables and laughing with complete joy and abandon.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight, I'm gonna have myself a real good time
I'm planning on enjoying myself tonight
I feel alive and the world I'll turn it inside out, yeah
I feel exhilarated and I'm going to make the most of it
And floating around in ecstasy
Experiencing intense happiness and feeling weightless
So don't stop me now don't stop me
Please don't interrupt my enjoyment
'Cause I'm having a good time, having a good time
I'm having lots of fun
I'm a shooting star, leaping through the sky
I'm moving with amazing speed
Like a tiger defying the laws of gravity
As bold and daring as a big cat doing things it shouldn't be able to
I'm a racing car, passing by like Lady Godiva
Zooming past like a legendary figure
I'm gonna go, go, go
I'm going to keep moving forward fast
There's no stopping me
Nothing can slow me down
I'm burnin' through the sky, yeah
I'm moving quickly like I'm on fire
Two hundred degrees
Super hot, blazing fast
That's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit
I'm known for my blazing speed
I'm traveling at the speed of light
As fast as the cosmic speed limit
I wanna make a supersonic man out of you
I want to inspire you to be as fast and awesome as me
Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time
Please don't ruin my enjoyment
I'm having a ball
Having lots of fun
If you wanna have a good time, just give me a call
I'm happy to share my fun with others
I don't want to stop at all
I don't want this enjoyment to end
Yeah, I'm a rocket ship on my way to Mars
I'm unstoppable, headed for great things
On a collision course
Heading straight for my target
I am a satellite, I'm out of control
Going so fast that I'm barely in control
I am a sex machine, ready to reload
Full of energy and ready for anything
Like an atom bomb about to
Explosive and powerful
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh explode
Going to burst with awesomeness
Don't stop me, don't stop me
Please don't hold me back
Ooh ooh ooh, I like it
Enjoying every moment
Have a good time, good time
Having fun
Oh yeah
Absolutely
Alright
Yes, let's do it
La da da da daah
Silly sound effects
Da da da haa
More silly sound effects
Ha da da ha ha haaa
Still more silly sound effects
Ha da daa ha da da aaa
Yet again, silly sound effects
Ooh ooh ooh
Sounds of enjoyment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Mercury
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@baddiemauve4958
[Intro]
Tonight I'm gonna have myself a real good time
I feel alive
And the world is turning inside out, yeah
And floating around in ecstasy
So don't stop me now
Don't stop me
Cause I'm having a good time
Having a good time
[Verse 1]
I'm a shooting star leaping through the sky
Like a tiger defying the laws of gravity
I'm a racing car passing by like Lady Godiva
I'm gonna go go go
There's no stopping me
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm burning through the sky, yeah
Two hundred degrees
That's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit
I'm traveling at the speed of light
I want to make a supersonic man outta you
[Chorus]
Don't stop me now
I'm having such a good time
I'm having a ball
Don't stop me now
If you want to have a good time
Just give me a call
Don't stop me now (Because I'm having a good time)
Don't stop me now (Yes, I'm having a good time)
I don't want to stop at all
[Verse 2]
Yeah, I'm a rocket ship on my way to Mars
On a collision course
I am a satellite I'm out of control
I'm a sex machine ready to reload
Like an atom bomb about to
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, explode!
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm burning through the sky, yeah
Two hundred degrees
That's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit
I'm traveling at the speed of light
I want to make a supersonic woman of you
[Bridge]
Don't stop me, don't stop me, don't stop me (Hey, hey, hey!)
Don't stop me, don't stop me, ooh, ooh, ooh (I like it!)
Don't stop me, don't stop me (Have a good time, good time)
Don't stop me, don't stop me, oh yeah
[Guitar Solo]
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm burning through the sky yeah
Two hundred degrees
That's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit
I'm traveling at the speed of light
I want to make a supersonic man outta you
[Chorus]
Don't stop me now
I'm having such a good time
I'm having a ball
Don't stop me now
If you want to have a good time
Just give me a call
Don't stop me now (Because I'm having a good time)
Don't stop me now (Yes I'm having a good time)
I don't want to stop at all
@sylviaroland8313
This was a perfect video to put at the end of the Bohemian Rhapsody movie!
@diannab6113
I still haven't seen it, did they put it at the end?
@manuelacurescu9412
Yes, they did
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@diannab6113
@@manuelacurescu9412 thank you
@Matthender9662
@@manuelacurescu9412 ty haven't seen it yet I'm watching it later
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@CradleEpiscopalian56
When you died 27 yrs ago and still have devoted fans you're major awesome.
@villager_maroto2982
CradleEpiscopalian56 rip king freddie mercury
@CradleEpiscopalian56
@@villager_maroto2982 Playing at dinner Thursday with Bohemian Rhapsody/We Are the Champions to set the party mood ablaze.
@veronicav924
...and also get new young fans every day thanks to that new movie😻