In The Lap Of The Gods… Revisited
Queen Lyrics


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It's so easy, but I can't do it
So risky, but I gotta chance it
So funny, there's nothing to laugh about
My money, that's all you want to talk about
I can see what you want me to be
But I'm no fool
It's in the lap of the Gods
Whoa, whoa, la la la, whoa
I can see what you want me to be
But I'm no fool
No beginning, there's no ending
There's no meaning in my pretending
Believe me, life goes on and on and
Forgive me when I ask you where do I belong
You say I (you can do it)
Can't (you can do it)
(You can go and set it free) set you free from me
But that's not true
It's in the lap of the Gods

Whoa, whoa, la la la, whoa
I can see what you want me to be
But I'm no fool
It's in the lap of the Gods
Whoa, whoa, la la la, whoa
Whoa, whoa, la la
Whoa, whoa, ooh

But that's not true
It's in the lap of the Gods
Whoa, whoa, la la la, whoa
Whoa, whoa, la la
Whoa, whoa, ooh

But I'm no fool
It's in the lap of the Gods
Whoa, whoa, la la la, whoa
Whoa, whoa, la la
Whoa, whoa, oooh
It's in the lap of the Gods
Whoa, whoa, la la la, whoa
Whoa, whoa, la la
Whoa, whoa, oooh

But I'm no fool
It's in the lap of the Gods
Whoa, whoa, la la la, whoa




Whoa, whoa, la la
Whoa, whoa, oooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of In the Lap of the Gods by Queen reveal the struggle of an individual seeking to break free from someone or something that exerts control over them. The singer acknowledges that it would be easy to succumb to the wishes of the controller, but they choose to take the risk of defying them. The situation is ironic, and the singer finds nothing amusing about it, except that their controller keeps talking about money.


The singer admits that they understand what the controller wants them to be, but they refuse to be a fool and comply. They realize that life goes on regardless, begging the question of where they belong. The controller advises the singer that they can set themselves free, but the singer knows that it is not true. Ultimately, the power lies in the hands of fate, and the outcome of the singer's plight is determined by a force beyond their control, in the lap of the gods.


Line by Line Meaning

It's so easy, but I can't do it
Although the task at hand appears simple, I am incapable of completing it


So risky, but I gotta chance it
Despite the high level of danger involved, I feel compelled to take the risk


So funny, there's nothing to laugh about
The situation seems amusing on the surface, but there is actually nothing humorous about it


My money, that's all you want to talk about
All you seem to care about is my wealth


I can see what you want me to be
I understand the expectations you have for my behavior and actions


But I'm no fool
I am not easily deceived or tricked


It's in the lap of the Gods
The outcome of the situation is outside of my control and up to fate or a higher power


No beginning, there's no ending
The situation has no clear starting or stopping point


There's no meaning in my pretending
My attempts to pretend and act a certain way are pointless and lack purpose


Believe me, life goes on and on and
Despite the current situation, life continues to move forward without pause


Forgive me when I ask you where do I belong
Pardon me for questioning where I fit in and belong in this situation


You say I (you can do it), Can't (you can do it)
You attempt to motivate me by saying I am capable of succeeding, but then contradict yourself and say I cannot


(You can go and set it free) set you free from me, But that's not true
You suggest that I can free myself from the situation, but this is not an accurate representation of reality


It's in the lap of the Gods
The outcome of the situation is outside of my control and up to fate or a higher power


Whoa, whoa, la la la, whoa
Vocalization used to fill the musical portion of the song


Whoa, whoa, ooh
Vocalization used to fill the musical portion of the song




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Mercury

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@neilonaniet

The comments section of every song on this album:

"This song is soooooo underrated" (apparently, this applies to all Queen songs that weren't singles, or on the Greatest Hits albums)
"Brian May has a PhD in Astrophysics, you know" (we know)
"John/Roger/Brian was the best member of Queen" (followed by everyone saying it was Freddie)
"I'm 14 and I listen to Queen" (well done)

Plus, every single video has the lyrics transcribed wrongly by whoever edited it, so well done there too.

LOL :-)



All comments from YouTube:

@TheCri78

Now Freddie is in the lap of the gods ...........

@clown6799

We don't talk about that

@gregoryposton6647

I think it's more like ...in the pits of Hell" for Freddie.

@afk_anus6692

@gregory poston more like..... the pits of hell” for you

@nilsnrevents4956

@@urischic1668 I think he talks about the interview, in which Freddie says that he wants to go to hell, because the people there would be more interesting

@Stephie2007

@@nilsnrevents4956 I think Freddie meant that as a joke. I'm not sure he liked to be interviewed very much.

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@user-vd2pt5dq9l

Freddie loved John .. he would never want John's name missing ...

@deanguida

Glad i wasn't the only one who realized :l

@chaos-fk6fs

John doesnt want to be a part of Queen anymore and he doesnt want to be mentioned or anything else

@leedsboy64

spot on respect john deacon MR MAY MR TAYLOR shame on you

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