The band formed in London in 1970 after May and Taylor's former band Smile split after having released an album and single. Freddie replaced lead vocalist Tim Staffell, after the latter's departure from the original trio.
There was much deliberation as to what the band's name would be. May and Taylor had settled upon the Grand Dance, derived from a C.S. Lewis Trilogy of books Out Of The Silent Planet.
Ultimately, the band went with Queen, a name that was entirely Freddie's. Originally Roger and, especially, Brian did not like the name, though Mercury would eventually persuade them both that it was "right" for the band.
"Years ago I thought up the name Queen... It's just a name, but it's very regal, and it sounds splendid. It's a strong name, very universal and immediate. It had a lot of visual potential and was open to all sorts of interpretations. I was certainly aware of the gay connotations, but that was just one facet of it. "
- Freddie Mercury.
Queen went through several bass players before a young electronics major by the name of John Deacon arrived on the scene in January of 1971.
"Until John, it had been exploding bass player syndrome. If they musically worked they'd look all wrong, and if they felt all right they couldn't play. - Brian May.
This quite shy guy turned up with his immaculate Rickenbacker bass and immaculate amplifier, plugged in, and as soon as he started playing we realized it was right." - Brian May.
Later that year, the band was secured recording time at the newly built De Lane Lea studio, and used the opportunity to record several songs that would later appear on their debut album - Liar, Keep Yourself Alive, Jesus, and The Night Comes Down. The demo reel was passed around from producer to producer with little success, until a staff member of Trident records by the name of Roy Thomas Baker was introduced to the band by fellow Trident producer John Anthony. Baker dropped in to watch the band at work and, clearly liking what he heard, recommended Queen to his superiors.
It was eventually agreed upon that the fledgling band could record at Trident studios, though after already-established artists had finished their work, such as the likes of Elton John and David Bowie. Relegated to the wee hours of the morning to record the remaining tracks of their first album, the band nonetheless stuck it out until they reached their ultimate goal of "perfection".
Queen's self-titled debut album was released in 1973 and received little attention from the general public. They quickly followed it a year later with a second album, "Queen II" which also failed to generate much interest from music fans in Britain, despite the success of the album's single, Seven Seas of Rhye, which would reach #10 on the charts after the band's mimed appearance on Top of the Pops.
The band's second album was recorded with a higher budget than the first, and the band threw everything they had into recording it. Queen II was somewhat of a "concept album", split into "White Side" vs. "Black Side".
As was in their nature, the band pressed onward after the mediocre success of their first two albums, immersing themselves in a world-wide tour to promote Queen II. Queen played in America for the first time, as a support act for Mott the Hoople.
Sheer Heart Attack would be released later that year, focusing more on being accessible to listeners, than the grand and complex ideas of the previous two albums. The recording of their third album was met with some hardships, as May fell victim to a series of illnesses brought on by an infected inoculation, required for the band's rigorous touring schedule.
Sheer Heart Attack brought even more success for the band, with May's Now I'm Here and the song that would be the band's "turning point", the Mercury-penned Killer Queen, the latter of which would reach #2 on the UK charts.
During this time, the band began developing a huge following in Japan and witnessed their popularity for themselves when they visited the country, mainly in 1975, to promote their fourth and most famous album "A Night At The Opera", featuring the epic "Bohemian Rhapsody".
Queen's popularity grew steadily through the latter half of the 70s as they released hit album after hit album, reaching its peak in the mid-80s after their "Live Aid" appearance, and continuing into the early 90s before Mercury's untimely death on 24th November 1991. The official cause of death was bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS.
Over the course of their 30 year career, the band did sound tracks for two films ("Flash Gordon" and "Highlander"), released a string of live and studio albums, and had many many fans across the world.
In 1995, 4 years after Mercury's death, the band released the album "Made In Heaven". This album saw the surviving band members in the studio completing or reworking unused vocals, unreleased variations of Freddie solo material (a Queen version of "I Was Born To Love You" for example), and tracks where Brian and Roger added lyrics to flesh out a song ("Mother Love").
Queen have been on indefinite hiatus since 1997, when John Deacon decided to retire.
Several "Queen + ..." projects have been developed in the following years, a few of them mere remixes with no artistic involvement from the band. In 1999, a "Greatest Hits III" album was released. This featured, among others, "Queen + Wyclef Jean" on a rap version of "Another One Bites the Dust", a live version of "Somebody to Love" performed by George Michael, and a live version of "The Show Must Go On" performed live in 1997 with Elton John.
Brian May and Roger Taylor have performed together as Queen on several occasions (award ceremonies, charity concerts, and the like), sharing vocals with various guest singers. They have also recorded several covers of Queen's hits with guest vocalists, including "We Will Rock You" (first with Five and later Britney Spears, Beyonce, John Farnham and P!nk) and "We Are the Champions" (with Robbie Williams).
On the 14th of May 2002 the Queen musical 'We Will Rock You' opened in the Dominion theatre in London's 'West End'. A Musical about young people in the distant future who aren't allowed to listen to music not generated by computers. Various Queen songs are used in the story, played by a live band. This live band was supported by Brian May and Roger Taylor on the premiere evening.
At the end of 2004, May and Taylor announced that they would reunite and return to touring in 2005, with Paul Rodgers (founder and former lead singer of Free and Bad Company). Brian May's website also stated that Rodgers would be 'featured with' Queen as 'Queen + Paul Rodgers', not replacing Mercury. The retired John Deacon would not be participating.
Between 2005 and 2006 Queen + Paul Rodgers embarked on a world tour, the first leg in Europe and the second, Japan and then the US in 2006. On 15 August 2006, Brian May confirmed through his website and fan club that Queen + Paul Rodgers would begin producing their first studio album beginning in October, to be recorded at a "secret location". The album, titled The Cosmos Rocks, was released in Europe on 12 September 2008 and in the United States on 28 October 2008. Following the album the band again embarked on a tour through Europe, opening on Kharkiv's Freedom Square in front of 350,000 Ukrainian fans. The show in Ukraine was later released on DVD.
Queen and Paul Rodgers officially split up without animosity on 12 May 2009. Rodgers did not rule out the possibility of working together again.
Since 2012, Queen has been touring with Adam Lambert as the frontman.
More information about Queen + Paul Rodgers can be found on their last.fm page.
Official website: www.queenonline.com
Discography:
1.- Queen (1973)
2.- Queen II (1974)
3.- Sheer Heart Attack (1974)
4.- A Night at the Opera (1975)
5.- A Day at the Races (1976)
6.- News of the World (1977)
7.- Jazz (1978)
8.- The Game (1980)
9.- Flash Gordon (1980)
10.- Hot Space (1982)
11.- The Works (1984)
12.- A Kind of Magic (1986)
13.- The Miracle (1989)
14.- Innuendo (1991)
15.- Made in Heaven (1995)
Don't Try Suicide
Queen Lyrics
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Yeah
OK
Don't do it
Don't you try it baby
Don't do that
Don't, don't, don't
You got a good thing going now
Don't do it, don't do it, don't
Don't try suicide
Nobody's worth it
Don't try suicide
Nobody cares
Don't try suicide
You're just gonna hate it
Don't try suicide
Nobody gives a damn
So you think it's the easy way out
Think you're gonna slash your wrists this time
Baby, when you do it all you do is get on my tits
Don't do that
Try try try baby
Don't do that,
You got a good thing going now
Don't do it, don't do it, don't
Don't try suicide
Nobody's worth it
Don't try suicide
Nobody cares
Don't try suicide
You're just gonna hate it
Don't try suicide
Nobody gives a damn
You need help
Look at yourself you need help
You need life
So don't hang yourself
It's OK, OK, OK, OK
You just can't be a prick teaser all of the time
A little bit attention
you got it
Need some affection
you got it
Suicide, suicide, suicide bid
Suicide, suicide, suicide bid
Suicide, hey
Don't do it, don't do it, don't do it, babe (yeah)
Don't do it, don't do it, don't, do it
Yeah, yeah
Don't put your neck on the line
Don't drown on me babe
Blow your brains out
Don't do that (yeah)
Don't do that, you got a good thing going baby
Don't do it (no) don't do it (no) don't
Don't try suicide
Nobody's worth it
Don't try suicide
Nobody cares
Don't try suicide
You're just gonna hate it
Don't try suicide
Nobody gives, nobody cares
Nobody gives a damn
OK
The lyrics of "Don't Try Suicide" by Queen are a plea to someone who is contemplating suicide. The singer is urging the person not to take their own life, emphasizing that nobody is worth it and that nobody cares. The singer acknowledges that the person may be hurting and in need of help, but suicide is not the solution. The lines, "You need help, look at yourself, you need help. You need life, so don't hang yourself" are particularly poignant and convey the message that there is hope and that things can get better.
In addition to the lyrical content, the song also has a distinctive sound that mixes rock and pop elements with electronic instrumentation. The catchy chorus is backed by a synthesizer and drum machine, giving the song a modern and edgy feel. The song's upbeat rhythm and harmonies belie the serious nature of the lyrics, creating an interesting juxtaposition of style and substance.
Overall, "Don't Try Suicide" is a powerful and moving song that addresses a difficult subject with sensitivity and compassion. The song urges listeners to seek help and support rather than succumbing to the despair of suicide.
Line by Line Meaning
A one two three four, one
The song starts with a lively beat from a one two three four count.
Yeah
An expression of affirmation, nodding to the importance of the message that follows.
Don't do it
The singer is telling someone not to go through with something.
Don't you try it baby
The artist is using a term of endearment to emphasize that they care about the person not going through with something dangerous.
Don't do that
The artist continues to discourage the listener from making a dangerous decision.
Don't, don't, don't
The singer repeats their warning, emphasizing the importance of the listener not going through with suicide.
Don't do that
The singer reiterates their plea not to commit suicide.
You got a good thing going now
The artist acknowledges that the listener has positive aspects of their life to live for and that suicide is not the solution.
Don't do it, don't do it, don't
The artist repeats their plea to discourage the listener from committing suicide.
Don't try suicide
The artist urges the listener not to attempt suicide.
Nobody's worth it
The singer emphasizes that no one or no situation is worth losing your life over.
Nobody cares
The artist points out that suicide will not garner the attention or concern of others the way the listener may think it will.
You're just gonna hate it
The singer implies that the afterlife is not desirable and that suicide will not provide the listener with a positive experience.
So you think it's the easy way out
The singer hypothesizes that the listener believes suicide is the simplest solution to their problems.
Think you're gonna slash your wrists this time
The singer describes a hypothetical situation in which the listener would take their own life.
Baby, when you do it all you do is get on my tits
The artist expresses frustration with the listener's hypothetical decision to commit suicide, emphasizing that it will have a negative impact on the people around them.
Try try try baby
The artist encourages the listener to keep trying and to not give up hope.
Don't try suicide, you got a good thing going now
The singer reiterates the idea that the listener has positive aspects to their life and emphasizes that suicide is not the answer.
You need help
The singer recognizes that the listener requires assistance to find joy and purpose in life.
Look at yourself you need help
The artist highlights that the listener needs to acknowledge they need help in order to receive it.
You need life
The artist asserts that every individual is deserving of life and should not give up on it.
So don't hang yourself
The artist explicitly advises the listener not to take their own life in any way.
It's OK, OK, OK, OK
The singer reassures the listener that it is okay to seek help and to face their problems head-on.
You just can't be a prick teaser all of the time
The artist encourages the listener to communicate their feelings so that others may understand and offer assistance.
A little bit attention you got it
The singer asserts that the listener can receive attention and help if they reach out for it.
Need some affection you got it
The singer emphasizes that the listener is deserving of love and care and can find it if they seek it out.
Suicide, suicide, suicide bid
The singer references the possibility of suicide as a serious, life-altering decision.
Don't put your neck on the line
The artist metaphorically advises the listener not to endanger themselves.
Don't drown on me babe
The artist encourages the listener not to succumb to overwhelming emotions or give up on life.
Blow your brains out
The singer uses graphic language to describe the potentially fatal and irreversible action of suicide.
Don't do that
The singer strongly discourages the listener from committing suicide.
You got a good thing going baby
The artist reminds the listener of the positive aspects of their life that make it worth living.
Don't try suicide, nobody gives, nobody cares
The artist reiterates the idea that suicide will not provide the listener with the attention or concern they may desire and strongly urges them not to attempt it.
Yeah, yeah
The artist ends the song on a final note of emphasis and encouragement.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Mercury
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@karolmiranda9298
100 reasons to stay alive:
1. to make your parents proud
2. to conquer your fears
3. to see your family again
4. to see your Favorite artist live
5. to listen to music again
6. to experience a new culture
7. to make new friends
8. to inspire
9. to have your own children
10. to adopt your own pet
11. to make yourself proud
12. to meet your idols
13. to laugh until you cry
14. to feel tears of happiness
15. to eat your favorite food
16. to see your siblings grow
17. to pass school
18. to get tattoo
19. to smile until your cheeks hurt
20. to meet your internet friends
21. to find someone who loves you like you deserve
22. to eat ice cream on a hot day
23. to drink hot chocolate on a cold day
24. to see untouched snow in the morning
25. to see a sunset that sets the sky on fire
26. to see stars light up the sky
27. to read a book that changes your life
28. to see the flowers in the spring
29. to see the leaves change from green to brown
30. to travel abroad
31. to learn a new language
32. to learn to draw
33. to tell others your story in the hopes of helping them
34. Puppy kisses.
35. Baby kisses (the open mouthed kind when they smack their lips on your cheek).
36. Swear words and the release you feel when you say them.
37. Trampolines.
38. Ice cream.
39. Stargazing.
40. Cloud watching.
41. Taking a shower and then sleeping in clean sheets.
42. Receiving thoughtful gifts.
43. "I saw this and thought of you."
44. The feeling you get when someone you love says, "I love you."
45. The relief you feel after crying.
46. Sunshine.
47. The feeling you get when someone is listening to you/giving you their full attention.
48. Your future wedding.
49. Your favorite candy bar.
50. New clothes.
51. Witty puns.
52. Really good bread.
53. Holding your child in your arms for the first time 54. Completing a milestone (aka going to college, graduating college, getting married, getting your dream job.)
55. The kind of dreams where you wake up and can't stop smiling.
56. The smell before and after it rains
57. The sound of rain against a rooftop.
58. The feeling you get when you're dancing.
59. The person (or people) that mean the most to you. Stay alive for them.
60. Trying out new recipes.
61. The feeling you get when your favorite song comes on the radio.
62. The rush you get when you step onto a stage.
63. You have to share your voice and talents and knowledge with the world because they are so valuable.
64. Breakfast in bed.
65. Getting a middle seat in the movie theater.
66. Breakfast for dinner (because it's so much better at night than in the morning).
67. Pray (if you are religious)
68. Forgiveness.
69. Water balloon fights.
70. New books by your favorite authors.
71. Fireflies.
72. Birthdays.
73. Realizing that someone loves you.
74. Spending the day with someone like you 75. Opportunity to create meaningful and lasting relationships.
76. Potential to learn, grow, and evolve as a person.
77. Joy and happiness in the little things.
78. The power to inspire others.
79. The ability to create art, music, and other forms of self-expression.
80. To explore different cultures, traditions, and ways of life.
81. To make a positive impact on the environment and help protect the planet.
82. Experience the joys of parenthood and raise a family.
83. Learn new things and develop new skills.
84. Create a legacy that will outlive you.
85. Being wrapped up in a warm bed.
86. Cuddles
87. Holding hands.
88. The kind of hugs when you can feel a weight being lifted off your shoulders.
The kind of hug where your breath syncs with the other person's, and you feel like the only two people in the world.
89. Singing off key with your best friends.
90. Road trips.
91. Spontaneous adventures.
92. The feeling of sand beneath your toes.
93. The feeling when the first ocean wave rolls up and envelops your toes and ankles and knees.
94. Thunderstorms.
95. Your first (or hundredth) trip to Disneyland.
96. The taste of your favorite food.
97. The child-like feeling you get on
Christmas morning.
98. The day when everything finally goes your way.
99. Compliments and praise.
100. to look on this moment in 10 years time and realize you did it.
Hope it helps ❤
@One-with-the-force-69-420
I'm giving you my own 101 reasons to stay alive list:
1. you'll never eat your favorite food again
2. you'll never drink your favorite drink again
3. you might one day meet your idol
4. people who care about you will miss you
5. laughing so hard your stomach hurts
6. crying to let it all out and feeling better
7. sitting by a slightly opened window and listening to music with some breeze flowing in is the best thing ever, bonus points if it's raining
8. you'll never wear your favorite clothes again
9. sleeping in
10. reading your favorite book
11. you'll never grow up with your friends
12. flopping onto your bed our couch after an exhausting day
13. trampolines
14. cookies
15. coffee or tea (your preference)
16. getting something new and that feeling of happiness
17. rewards for doing good on something
18. your favorite show
19. your favorite game
20. singing in the shower
21. farting when you're alone and laughing about it
22. the moon
23. the stars
24. activities that entertain you even if you're not very good at it
25. your favorite scent
26. listening to a song on loop for hours
27. staring into nothingness and thinking about a bunch of nothing
28. the warmth you feel when someone hugs you
29. turning on the ac/fan/getting under the shade in the hot weather
30. cuddling under a blanket in the cold weather
31. dancing when to music when you're alone
32. sunsets
33. sunrises
34. snow
35. rain
36. your favorite song
37. you'll miss out on memes
38. watch corona disappear
39. long bus/train/car rides
40. road trips
41. going to the bathroom after holding it in for hours
42. that satisfying feeling when you so much drink water when you're thirsty to the point you're full
43. trying out new things
44. hearing birds chirp early in the morning
45. really special events like graduations, weddings, anniversaries, etc.
46. giving gifts
47. receiving gifts
48. when you're eating butter popcorn and one of them is a lot saltier than any of most of them (same with fries)
49. fireplaces
50. roasting marshmallows
51. s'mores
52. chocolates
53. finding stray animals
54. listening to a new artist and instantly getting hooked to their songs
55. when you're vacuuming and you hit an extra dusty spot and it makes that crinkling noise
56. eating so much food to the point you feel like you're about to throw up
57. free things
58. that happiness you feel when you overcome a problem
59. the sigh of relief you do when you guess on a test answer and it ends up being right
60. holidays
61. that funny moment when you keep telling yourself "one more chapter"
62. when you procrastinate something but you're like "that was easy" when you end up finishing it
63. amusement parks
64. candies
65. when you're bored and you do absolutely random useless things like trying to get the same side magnets to touch each other
66. learning random useless facts that somehow entertain you
67. that feeling when your heart skips a beat from thinking about something exciting
68. aesthetic things
69. hugging things
70. seeing rainbows after it rains
71. when wind blows in your face and it's annoying but you find it funny at the same time
72. when you lay down and you instantly feel tired and feel like you're falling asleep after a long day
73. trying to stay up but you end up failing and you're mad at first but you laugh about it later on
74. falling leaves
75. cherry blossom trees
76. your favorite animal
77. that scary feeling when you find a spider in your bed and you're about to catch it but it disappears
78. doing embarrassing things when you're alone
79. cringing at weird things
80. trying to learn a new culture
81. feeling better about yourself when you find out you're better than someone at something
82. you weren't born to entertain people
83. saying witty comebacks (sometimes backfiring but it's funny in the end)
84. arguing with 8 year old kids
85. those disgusting yet funny moments when you accidentally swallow a bug
86. new technologies
87. feeling nostalgic when you remember old things
88. when you look back at your younger self and realize how much you've grown and changed
89. cringing at old things you've said and done
90. money
91. random shower thoughts
92. asking yourself extremely random questions like "how many ants are there in the world"
93. when you think you're failing at something but in the end everything ends up being alright
94. that weird funky smell from new items
95. how hard it is to hold in a smile when your parents embarrass you and they go there's that smile
96. beautiful artworks that sometimes don't make sense
97. feeling happy for other people
98. cute animals
99. flowers
100. laughing at your own stupidity
and lastly, 101: me :)
Copy and paste this to tell others<3
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Don't Try Suicide (Mercury)
=============================
A-one two three four one
핫둘셋넷
Yeah
예~~~~~~
OK
괜찮아
Don't do it don't you try it baby
하지마 !! 시도조차 하지마 !!
Don't do that don't don't don't
하지마 !!
Don't do that
하지마 !!
You got a good thing going now
곧 좋아질거야
Don't do it don't do it
하지마 !!
Don't
하지마 !!
Don't try suicide
자신을 해치지마
Nobody's worth it
아무도 바라지 않아
Don't try suicide
자신을 해치지마
Nobody cares
아무도 신경안쓸거야
Don't try suicide
자신을 해치지마
You're just gonna hate it
곧 후회할거야
Don't try suicide
자신을 해치지마
Nobody gives a damn
아무도 비난하지 않을거야
so you think it's the easy way out?
자신을 해치면 만사가 풀릴 줄아니
Think you're gonna slash your wrists
그만한 일로 손목을 그어야 한다고 생각하니
This time Baby when you do it all you do is Get on my tits
이봐 난 네 반도 못따라가
Don't do that try try try baby
하지마 !! 시도조차 하지마 !!
Don't do that - you got a good thing going now
하지마 !! 곧 좋아질거야
Don't do it don't do it
하지마 !!
Don't
하지마 !!
Don't try suicide
자신을 해치지마
Nobody's worth it
아무도 바라지 않아
Don't try suicide
자신을 해치지마
Nobody cares
아무도 신경안쓸거야
Don't try suicide
자신을 해치지마
You're just gonna hate it
곧 후회할거야
Don't try suicide
자신을 해치지마
Nobody gives a damn
아무도 비난하지 않을거야
You need help
도움이 필요하잖아
Look at yourself you need help
네 꼴 좀 봐 도움이 필요해
You need life So don't hang yourself
살아야하니까 목매달고 그러지는 마
It's ok ok ok ok
다 괜찮아
You just can't be a prick teaser all of the time A little bit attention - you got it
단지 약간의 관심때문에 매순간 양심의 가책을 받을 필요는 없어 - 그렇지?
Need some affection - you got it
약간의 호의만 있으면 돼 - 그렇지 않니
Suicide suicide suicide bid
염병할 자살 같으니라고
Suicide suicide suicide bid
염병할 자살 같으니라고
Suicide
염병할 자살 같으니라고
Don't do it don't do it don't do it babe (yeah)
하지마 !!
Don't do it don't do it don't - do it
정말 하지마 !!
Yeah
꿈도 꾸지마
Don't put your neck on the line
목에 줄 걸지마
Don't drown on me babe
물에 빠져 죽으려고도 하지마
Blow your brains out - Don't do that (yeah)
총으로 머리를 날려버리는 것 - 그것도 하지마
Don't do that - you got a good thing going baby
하지마 !! 곧 좋아질거야
Don't do it (no) don't do it (no) don't
하지마 !!
Don't try suicide
자신을 해치지마
Nobody's worth it
아무도 바라지 않아
Don't try suicide
자신을 해치지마
Nobody cares
아무도 신경안쓸거야
Don't try suicide
자신을 해치지마
You're just gonna hate it
곧 후회할거야
Don't try suicide
자신을 해치지마
Nobody gives - nobody gives Nobody gives a damn
아무도 비난하지 않을거야
O K
알았지?
@efmusic04
Queen writes song titled "Don't Try Suicide"
Well boys we did it, suicide is no more
@gaminglegend
It's kinda ironic because they also wrote a song titled "Keep Yourself Alive"
@kingeling
GAMING LEGEND COME ON KEEP YOURSELF ALIIIIIVE
@gaminglegend
@@kingeling Sure buddy
@maxsecret69
Yes, exactly
@LoekTheKing
@@gaminglegend Not ironic. That's not how you use the word :)
@jakisciec8044
What's paid therapy for when you can have Freddie Mercury's voice telling you to not commit suicide, listen everyday, always gives me a grin.
@coltonpayne70
For real
@aliceB626
DONT PAY FOR THEOROPY
LISTEN TO QUEEN SONGS
@kiera2867
Only Freddie can say “omg don’t kill yourself 🥺” and I would actually listen.