With its powerful chorus and arena-rock sound, "In the Lap of the Gods... Revisited" is, in many ways, the forerunner to "We Are the Champions". The explosion heard at the end of the song was achieved through tape-saturation. Live, it was achieved with actual pyrotechnics, the first use of such effects by the band.
In The Lap Of The Gods...Revisited
Queen Lyrics
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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
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
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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@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 :-)
@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.
@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