In My Defence
Queen Lyrics


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In my defence what is there to say
All the mistakes we made must be faced today
It's not easy now knowing where to start
While the world we love tears itself apart
I'm just a singer with a song
How can I try to right the wrong
For just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between
With a fading dream

In my defence what is there to say
We destroy the love - it's our way
We never listen enough never face the truth
Then like a passing song
Love is here and then it's gone

I'm just a singer with a song
How can I try to right the wrong
For just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between
With a fading dream

I'm just a singer with a song
How can I try to right the wrong
I'm just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between with a fading dream
Caught in between with a fading dream
Caught in between with a fading dream

Oh what on earth
Oh what on earth
How do I try
Do we live or die





Oh help me God
Please help me

Overall Meaning

The song In My Defence is a deep and personal reflection on the struggles of being a singer in a world that is constantly changing and falling apart. The lyrics are an expression of the singer's attempt to understand the mistakes that have been made and the difficulty of finding a starting point to remedy them. The first verse acknowledges that mistakes have been made and that they must be confronted head-on. The world that the singer loves is tearing itself apart, and he is grappling with the weight of this realization.


The second verse admits that, as a society, we destroy love as our way of coping. We don't listen enough and fail to face the truth, resulting in a fleeting experience of love that is here and gone like a passing song. The chorus repeats the singer's identity as a mere singer with a song and a melody. He is stuck in between the fading dream of trying to right the wrong, which shows the struggle of an artist who is trying to make a difference.


It seems like the singer is in a state of confusion, and the ending lines suggest that he is pleading to God for help, to show him whether they will live or die. The song's theme is a poignant reflection on the challenges of being a world-famous singer, struggling to change the world but ultimately caught in the middle.


Line by Line Meaning

In my defence what is there to say
What can I say to defend myself?


All the mistakes we made must be faced today
We need to acknowledge and confront the mistakes we've made.


It's not easy now knowing where to start
It's difficult to begin to make things right.


While the world we love tears itself apart
Our world is falling apart and it hurts to see.


I'm just a singer with a song
I'm just an artist trying to express through music.


How can I try to right the wrong
How can I make things better through my art?


For just a singer with a melody
As an artist who can only use music, how much of a difference can I really make?


I'm caught in between
I'm stuck in the middle of this situation.


With a fading dream
My hope and optimism for the future is dwindling.


We destroy the love - it's our way
We ruin the things we love because it's how we are.


We never listen enough never face the truth
We don't listen or confront the reality of the situation enough.


Then like a passing song
Love fades away quickly.


Love is here and then it's gone
Love doesn't last forever.


Oh what on earth
What can we do about this?


How do I try
What can I do to make things right?


Do we live or die
What will become of us, as individuals and as a society?


Oh help me God
Please, God, give us wisdom and strength to face these challenges.




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@jhon6324

LYRICS...


In my defence what is there to say
All the mistakes we made must be faced today
It's not easy now knowing where to start
While the world we love tears itself apart
I'm just a singer with a song
How can I try to right the wrong
For just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between
With a fading dream


In my defence what is there to say
We destroy the love - it's our way
We never listen enough never face the truth
Then like a passing song


Love is here and then it's gone
I'm just a singer with a song

How can I try to right the wrong
For just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between
With a fading dream

I'm just a singer with a song
How can I try to right the wrong
I'm just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between with a fading dream
Caught in between with a fading dream
Caught in between with a fading dream


Oh what on earth
Oh what on earth
How do I try
Do we live or die
Oh help me God
Please help me



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@maryli1691

Crying like hell, what a great frontman. He was delivered as gift from heaven and went back after mission finished! The greatest ever

@sarahbarker5550

Me too...seen this video so many times but it still gets me every time i watch it.😭🥰

@marthaangami4035

Yes true 😘 no one can replace him 🙏

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@pamelaortmar1155

God keeps His angels Close🙏❤️❤️😭

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@prosenjitbanerjee7490

Freddie Mercury's impact on all of us is huge..hearing his songs makes one happy..miss him terribly..The best vocalist and performer of all time.

@janisshewfelt4306

I love this video, I love his performing, his lyrics, his heart, his craziness, his love for his mother, his belief in good thoughts, good words, good deeds, his love of Mary, his love of Brian, Roger, John, his talent on the piano, the guitar, knowledge of soundboard, his audacity, his spirit. I did not follow Queen in the late 70s and 80s as my life was too hectic, but since the movie I have watched countless videos and documentaries and interviews, Freddie is priceless. I am in love with a dead man. {I wrote a very short story on this love}. Thank you for this video, and Freddie thank you for you for just being. If I say we will rock you my young grandchildren stomp twice and clap, stomp twice and clap. I will continue to promote this fabulous human we were very lucky to have in our era. God Bless.

@barbararene4200

You said so many things I am thinking. I, too, was not a follower of Queen back in the day, but I got to know them, and love them. I am now obsessed. Freddie was such a gem; I love him too. Rest in the peace of our Lord, Freddie. You were (and are) very much loved by so many.

@dorag1150

Beautifully said!

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