Taylor played the guitars in the original demo, but they were later re-recorded by May on his Red Special. The lead vocals and the majority of the harmonies were sung by Roger Taylor, with assistance from Freddie Mercury and Brian May in the lyrical harmonies of the second chorus. The revving sounds at the conclusion of the song were recorded by Taylor's then current car, an Alfa Romeo. The lyrics were inspired by one of the band's roadies, Johnathan Harris, whose Triumph TR4 was evidently the "love of his life". The song is dedicated to him, the album says: "Dedicated to Johnathan Harris, boy racer to the end".
When it came down to releasing the album's first single, Taylor was so fond of his song that he urged Mercury (author of the first single, "Bohemian Rhapsody") to allow it to be the B-side and reportedly locked himself in a cupboard until Mercury agreed. This decision would later become the cause of much internal friction in the band, in that while it was only the B-side, it generated an equal amount of publishing royalties for Taylor as the main single did for Mercury.
The song was often played live during the '77-'81 period. Taylor sang it from the drums while Mercury played piano and provided backing vocals. Roger would recover the song for his concerts with The Cross and solo tours, where instead of drums he played rhythm guitar. It resurfaced for the Queen + Paul Rodgers tour in 2005 and the Rock the Cosmos Tour in 2008.
I'm in Love with My Car
Queen Lyrics
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The machine of a dream
Such a clean machine
With the pistons a-pumpin'
And the hubcaps all gleam
When I'm holding your wheel
All I hear is your gear
Mmm, it's like a disease, son
I'm in love with my car
Got a feel for my automobile
Get a grip on my boy racer roll bar
Such a thrill when your radials squeal
Told my girl I'll have to forget her
Rather buy me a new carburetor
So she made tracks saying this is the end now
Cars don't talk back they're just four-wheeled friends now
When I'm holding your wheel
All I hear is your gear
When I'm cruisin' in overdrive
Don't have to listen to no run-of-the-mill talk jive
I'm in love with my car (I'm in love with my car, love with my car)
Got a feel for my automobile
I'm in love with my car (I'm in love with my car, love with my car)
String back gloves in my automo-love
The lyrics of Queen's song "I'm In Love With My Car" showcase lead vocalist Freddie Mercury's fascination with cars. He sings about his love for his car, referring to it as a "machine of a dream" and a "clean machine." The song's opening lines romanticize the car as a work of art with "pistons a-pumpin'" and "hubcaps all gleam." Mercury's hand on the "grease gun" of the car is described as addictive, reflecting his deep passion for the machine.
Throughout the song, the chorus repeats "I'm in love with my car" as Mercury describes how he feels when driving it. The thrill of driving is described as the "feel for my automobile," with a focus on the power and excitement of the experience. The verses also mention how Mercury's love for his car comes at the expense of a relationship - he would rather buy a new carburetor than be with his girlfriend. The song ends with a reference to driving gloves, or "automobile-love," further solidifying Mercury's devotion to his car.
Line by Line Meaning
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Expressing excitement and awe at the perfection of his car
The machine of a dream
The car is a perfect and idealized machine
Such a clean machine
The car is immaculately maintained and cared for
With the pistons a-pumpin'
As the engine revs, the pistons create a rhythmic pumping sound
And the hubcaps all gleam
Even the small details, like the hubcaps, are shiny and beautiful
When I'm holding your wheel
Controlling the car is a very hands-on and intimate experience
All I hear is your gear
The sound of the car's gears shifting is all-encompassing and thrilling
With my hand on your grease gun
Masturbatory imagery suggesting his intense love for the car
Mmm, it's like a disease, son
His love for the car is all-consuming and even addictive
I'm in love with my car
He feels a deep emotional attachment to his car
Got a feel for my automobile
He enjoys the sensation of driving his car
Get a grip on my boy racer roll bar
The roll bar provides a sense of control and confidence while driving fast
Such a thrill when your radials squeal
The sound of his car's tires screeching is exhilarating
Told my girl I'll have to forget her
His love for his car is so strong that it outweighs his love for his girlfriend
Rather buy me a new carburetor
He would rather spend his money on improving his car than on his relationship
So she made tracks saying this is the end now
His girlfriend leaves him because she can't compete with his love for his car
Cars don't talk back they're just four-wheeled friends now
He prefers the company of his car over that of other people because his car is always there for him
When I'm cruisin' in overdrive
Driving the car at high speeds is a thrilling and exciting experience
Don't have to listen to no run-of-the-mill talk jive
He doesn't have to deal with mundane or boring conversations while driving his car
String back gloves in my automo-love
He loves his car so much that he even wears special gloves to protect the steering wheel when he drives
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Written by: Roger Meddows Taylor
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@camila9303
I'm In Love With My Car LYRICS:
The machine of a dream
Such a clean machine
With the pistons a pumpin'
Аnd the hubcaps all gleam
When I'm holding your wheel
Аll I hear is your gear
With my hand on your grease gun
Oooh, it's like a disease, son
I'm in love with my car
Got a feel for my automobile
Get a grip on my boy-racer rollbar
Such a thrill when your radials squeal
Told my girl I'd have to forget her
Rather buy me a new carburettor
So, she made tracks, saying
"This is the end now"
"Cars don't talk back"
"They're just four-wheeled friends, now"
When I'm holding your wheel
Аll I hear is your gear
When I'm cruisin' in overdrive
Don't have to listen
To no run-of-the-mill talk jive
I'm in love with my car
(In love with my car, in love with my car)
Got a feel for my automobile
I'm in love with my car
(In love with my car, in love with my car)
String back gloves in my automo-love
@mariomena8614
Lyrics: | "I'm In Love With Love My Car" - Her Majesty, Queen. |
The machine of a dream
Such a clean machine
With the pistons a pumping
And the hubcaps all gleam
When I'm holding your wheel
All I hear is your gear
When my hand's on your grease gun
Oh, it's like a disease, son
I'm in love with my car
Got a feel for my automobile
Get a grip on my boy racer roll bar
Such a thrill when your radials squeal
Told my girl I'll have to forget her
Rather buy me a new carburetor
So she made tracks saying this is the end now
Cars don't talk back, they're just four-wheeled friends now
When I'm holdin your wheel
All I hear is your gear
When I'm cruising in overdrive
Don't have to listen to no run-of-the-mill talk jive
I'm in love with my car
Got a feel for my automobile
I'm in love with my car
String back gloves in my automolove. END.
@alex_ppa4024
Freddie: I’m in love with my cats
Brian: I’m in love with my hair
John: I’m in love with my wife
Roger: I’m in love with my car
@Rabid1311
Sunt doar EU nah, brian is more “I’m in love with my Badgers”
@susanae1410
Nope, wrong, Brian’s in love with badgers and clogs 😎
@timepoet77
No, Brian’s in love with outer space. He’s got a degree in both Astronomy and Astrophysics.
@mr.zimbel3164
*Freddie: I'm in love with my bicycle
@teobanu8939
So, nu sunt singura româncă care ascultă "I'm in love with my car" :)
@Itgyrl909
Roger: Freddie, you can sing it if you want.
Freddie: No thank you, darling.
@BLANK-ps8vu
Lol 😂
@orangelake2268
Thb, that's what Freddie would have said
@alpozkan
Thats a hell of a joke 🤣🤣🤣