Freddie Mercury wrote it on the piano and guitarist Brian May rearranged the song for acoustic 12-string guitar to facilitate live performances. May contributed occasional guitar phrases to the original recording and played the swooping harp glissandi by pasting together multiple takes of single chords. The song is a good example of Mercury's familiarity with rubato phrasing, showcasing his classical piano influences, notably by Chopin and Beethoven.
The song was written for Mary Austin, Mercury's girlfriend at the time.
"Love of My Life" was such a concert favourite that Mercury frequently stopped singing and allowed the audience to take over. It was especially well received during concerts in South America, and the band released the song as a single there.
The 1979 album Live Killers features a live version of the song. It was also performed during the Queen Rock Montreal, Live at the Bowl, Live at Wembley '86, and Return of the Champions concerts. There is a live video of the song on the DVD Greatest Video Hits 1 of a May-Mercury-Audience trio in Tokyo, 1979. The audio for that clip came from a 1979 performance in Frankfurt.
After Mercury's death, Brian May usually dedicated the song to his late friend. A notable exception is the Sheffield show which yielded the Return of the Champions CD and DVD. At that show, May announced that Mercury's mother was at the show and he dedicated the song to her. In the Queen + Paul Rodgers Tour, May would sing a few lines of the song, then let the audience take over. He did this on every verse.
Love of My Life
Queen Lyrics
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You've broken my heart and now you leave me
Love of my life, can't you see?
Bring it back, bring it back
Don't take it away from me, because you don't know
What it means to me
Love of my life, don't leave me
Love of my life, can't you see?
(Please bring it back) bring it back, bring it back (back)
Don't take it away from me (take it away from me)
Because you don't know (ooh-ooh-ooh, know, means to me)
What it means to me
Who will remember
When this is blown over
And everything's all by the way? (Ooh, yeah)
When I grow older
I will be there at your side to remind you
How I still love you (I still love you)
Back, hurry back
Please bring it back home to me
Because you don't know what it means to me (ooh-ooh-ooh, know, means to me)
Love of my life
Love of my life
Oh, oh
The lyrics to Love Of My Life by Queen express the pain and heartbreak felt after a loved one has left. The singer addresses the person who hurt him by emphasizing the love that they shared and the significance of their relationship. By leaving, the person has taken away something that is extremely valuable to the singer, and he pleads with them to bring it back. He believes that they do not fully understand the depth of his love and what it means to him.
The lyrics suggest that time will pass and the pain will eventually subside, but the love that was once shared will not be forgotten. The singer promises to always be there for the person and to remind them of the love they once had. The final lines of the song serve as a plea for the person to come back and bring back the love that was lost.
Overall, the lyrics of Love Of My Life are deeply emotional and powerful, demonstrating the pain of losing someone and the importance of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love of my life, you've hurt me
The person who means everything to me has caused me pain.
You've broken my heart and now you leave me
You've shattered me emotionally and have abandoned me.
Love of my life, can't you see?
The person I am addressing is blind to how much I love them.
Bring it back, bring it back
I implore you to return what was once ours.
Don't take it away from me, because you don't know
What it means to me
I plead with you not to take away what you do not realize is the very essence of my being.
Love of my life, don't leave me
I entreat you to stay, as your presence is vital.
You've taken my love (all of my love) and now desert me
You have absconded with my affection and discarded me.
Please bring it back) bring it back, bring it back (back)
I continue to beseech you to return what you've taken from me.
Because you don't know (ooh-ooh-ooh, know, means to me)
You are unaware of the unparalleled significance of what you hold possession of.
Who will remember
When this is blown over
And everything's all by the way? (Ooh, yeah)
When time wears on and our current struggles are a distant memory, who will recall what we had?
When I grow older
I will be there at your side to remind you
How I still love you (I still love you)
In the future, I will be with you and reiterate my adoration for you.
Back, hurry back
Please bring it back home to me
Come back to me as soon as possible and return what is rightfully mine.
Love of my life
Love of my life
Oh, oh
The one I cherish, the one who holds my heart, I feel so deeply for you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Mercury
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@jo.pavone
Love of my life, you've hurt me
You've broken my heart, and now you leave me
Love of my life, can't you see?
Bring it back, bring it back, don't take it away from me
Because you don't know what it means to me
Love of my life, don't leave me
You've taken my love (all my love), you now desert me
Love of my life, can't you see? (Please bring it back)
Bring it back, bring it back, don't take it away from me
Because you don't know what it means to me (means to me)
You will remember when this is blown over
And everything's all by the way (ooh, yeah)
When I grow older, I will be there at your side (ooh)
To remind you how I still love you (I still love you)
Harry back, hurry back, don't take it away from me
Because you don't know what it means to me.
Love of my life
Love of my life
(Ooh, ooh)
@saltedbacon8793
Love of my life, you've hurt me
You've broken my heart and now you leave me
Love of my life, can't you see?
Bring it back, bring it back
Don't take it away from me, because you don't know
What it means to me
Love of my life, don't leave me
You've stolen my love, you now desert me
Love of my life, can't you see?
Bring it back, bring it back
Don't take it away from me
Because you don't know
What it means to me
Obrigado
You will remember
When this is blown over
Everything's all by the way
When I grow older
I will be there at your side to remind you
How I still love you (I still love you)
I still love you
Oh, hurry back, hurry back
Don't take it away from me
You don't know what it means to me
Love of my life
Love of my life
Ooh, eh (alright)
@HDpiano
We love you, Queen! <3
@gio6599
HDpiano yass
@autoysogoodtv6213
Wow
@amatosimona4210
Love You forever Freddy
@kirnouki5393
Wew
@sadpabz6635
Did you make videos with Queen's songs? (At the piano)
@davidham4297
My wife just died 2 months ago. This song strikes a chord with me and expresses my feelings. Love Queen's music.
@styxxtheanimal5720
So sorry for your loss. R.I.P.
@laudare53
💖
@maryjane145
I'm sorry for your loss mate, may she watch over you as an angel now