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I Want It All
Queen Lyrics


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Adventure seeker on an empty street
Just an alley creeper, light on his feet
A young fighter screaming, with no time for doubt
With the pain and anger can't see a way out
It ain't much I'm asking, I heard him say
Gotta find me a future move out of my way
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now

Listen all you people, come gather round
I gotta get me a game plan, gotta shake you to the ground
But just give me, huh, what I know is mine
People do you hear me, just gimme the sign
It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future for the dreams of youth

I want it all (give it all I want it all)
I want it all (yeah)
I want it all and I want it now

I want it all (yes I want it all)
I want it all hey
I want it all and I want it now

I'm a man with a one track mind
So much to do in one lifetime (people do you hear me)
Not a man for compromise and where's and why's and living lies
So I'm living it all, yes I'm living it all
And I'm giving it all, and I'm giving it all
Oh oh yeah yeah ha ha ha ha ha
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I want it all

It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future
Hear the cry of youth (hear the cry of youth) (hear the cry of youth)
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all and I want it now

I want it all yeah yeah yeah
I want it all, I want it all and I want it now
Oh oh oh oh oh

And I want it (now)
I want it, I want it
Oh ha

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Queen's "I Want It All" paint a picture of a young, ambitious and driven individual who is determined to make their dreams a reality no matter the odds against them. The use of strong imagery and figurative language is notable throughout the song. "Adventure seeker on an empty street," "alley creeper light on his feet," and "young fighter screaming with no time for doubt" all paint a picture of a person who is strong and focused on success. The repetition of "I want it all, and I want it now" reinforces the idea that this person is not waiting for opportunities to come to them, but actively seeking and pursuing opportunities.


The lyrics also suggest that this individual is looking for support in achieving their goals, as seen in the lines "But just give me, huh, what I know is mine / People do you hear me, just gimme the sign." The use of rhetorical questions and the repeated phrase "People do you hear me" speaks to the urgency and desperation felt by the young fighter.


Overall, the song speaks to the universal desire to achieve success, but also highlights the struggles and sacrifices that come with pursuing one's dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Adventure seeker on an empty street
A person who seeks an adventure, walking on a deserted street


Just an alley creeper, light on his feet
A person who knows how to walk in alleys, and moves fast


A young fighter screaming, with no time for doubt
A young person, being brave, and not having any doubts


With the pain and anger can't see a way out
Feeling hurt and anger, and feeling stuck with no solution


It ain't much I'm asking, I heard him say
Asking for a little favor


Gotta find me a future move out of my way
Find a way for the future, and asking for the obstacles to be removed


I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now
Asking for everything to happen now


Listen all you people, come gather round
Asking people to listen


I gotta get me a game plan, gotta shake you to the ground
Making a plan, and getting people's attention


But just give me, huh, what I know is mine
Asking for things that belong to oneself


People do you hear me, just gimme the sign
Confirming with the people before taking action


It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Asking for a small favor


Here's to the future for the dreams of youth
Wishing for a better future for the young people's dreams


I'm a man with a one track mind
Having one single goal in mind


So much to do in one lifetime (people do you hear me)
There's a lot to do in one's lifetime, and asking people to confirm again


Not a man for compromise and where's and why's and living lies
Not willing to compromise and not interested in reasons and lies


So I'm living it all, yes I'm living it all
Living life to its fullest


And I'm giving it all, and I'm giving it all
Giving everything one has


Oh oh yeah yeah ha ha ha ha ha
Exclaiming with joy and laughter


Yeah yeah yeah yeah


It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Asking for a small favor


Here's to the future
Wishing for a better future


Hear the cry of youth
Listening to the young people's voice


I want it all, I want it all, I want it all and I want it now
Asking for everything now


And I want it (now)
Asking for it now


I want it, I want it
Asking for it


Oh ha




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Roger Taylor, John Deacon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury

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@Tamires-ub4ff

I want it all
I want it all
I want it all
And I want it now

Adventure seeker on an empty street
Just an alley creeper
Light on his feet

A young fighter screaming
With no time for doubt
With the pain and anger can't see a way out

It ain't much I'm asking
I heard him say
Gotta find me a future
Move out of my way

I want it all
I want it all
I want it all
And I want it now

I want it all
I want it all
I want it all
And I want it now

Listen all you people, come gather round
I gotta get me a game plan, gotta shake you to the ground
But just give me, huh, what I know is mine
People do you hear me, just gimme the sign
It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future for the dreams of youth

I want it all (give it all I want it all)
I want it all (yeah)
I want it all and I want it now

I want it all (yes I want it all)
I want it all hey
I want it all and I want it now

I'm a man with a one track mind
So much to do in one lifetime (people do you hear me)
Not a man for compromise and where's and why's and living lies
So I'm living it all, yes I'm living it all
And I'm giving it all, and I'm giving it all
Oh oh yeah yeah ha ha ha ha ha
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I want it all

It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future
Hear the cry of youth (hear the cry of youth) (hear the cry of youth)
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all and I want it now

I want it all yeah yeah yeah
I want it all, I want it all and I want it now
Oh oh oh oh oh

And I want it (now)
I want it, I want it
Oh ha



@SuperKocam

Adventure seeker on an empty street
Just an alley creeper, light on his feet
A young fighter screaming, with no time for doubt
With the pain and anger can't see a way out
It ain't much I'm asking, I heard him say
Gotta find me a future move out of my way
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now
Listen all you people, come gather round
I gotta get me a game plan, gotta shake you to the ground
But just give me, huh, what I know is mine
People do you hear me, just gimme the sign
It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future for the dreams of youth
I want it all (give it all I want it all)
I want it all (yeah)
I want it all and I want it now
I want it all (yes I want it all)
I want it all hey
I want it all and I want it now
I'm a man with a one track mind
So much to do in one lifetime (people do you hear me)
Not a man for compromise and where's and why's and living lies
So I'm living it all, yes I'm living it all
And I'm giving it all, and I'm giving it all
Oh oh yeah yeah ha ha ha ha ha
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I want it all
It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future
Hear the cry of youth (hear the cry of youth) (hear the cry of youth)
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all and I want it now
I want it all yeah yeah yeah
I want it all, I want it all and I want it now
Oh oh oh oh oh
And I want it (now)
I want it, I want it
Oh ha



All comments from YouTube:

@ACEKITTIZENS

People in 2024?❤

@Sunnie_Dummy

YESS

@Laura_Chanel_

We are here, still loving the music.

@aleksailic6633

YES

@pjoterdeweloper

no a jak

@user-us7ux9ed9q

I hear this song every day 🎉 FREDDIE FOREVER ♾️❤❤❤

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@tlives1983

At some point in your life, you will discover that you're a Queen fan. It's inevitable!

@jadex9567

S W so true

@JamaicaRealLife

Something tells me you just watched Avengers Endgame, cause that sounded like Thanos quote😎

@Grisbi6

How true, SW----and I'm 80 years old!

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