Man on the Prowl
Queen Lyrics


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Oh yeah
I'm gonna take a little walk on the wild side
I'm gonna loosen up and get me some gas
I'm gonna get me some action
Go crazy, driving in the fast lane
My baby left me alone
She done me dirty and I'm feeling so lonely
So come home, come home
If you don't you're gonna break my heart

Man on the prowl
You better watch out
I'm on the loose and I'm looking for trouble
So look out (yeah yeah) - look out (yeah yeah)
I'm a man on the prowl

I don't wanna be a rock 'n' roll steady
I just wanna be low down trash
I wanna go to the movies
All I wanna do is sit on my ass - ooh
So honey come home (come home come home)
Don't leave me when I'm feeling so lonely
Come home (yeah yeah) - come home (yeah yeah)
If you don't you're gonna break my heart

Man on the prowl
You better watch out
I'm on the loose and I'm looking for trouble
So look out (yeah yeah) - look out (yeah yeah)
'Cause I'm a man on the prowl

Well I keep dreaming about my baby
But it ain't gonna get me nowhere
(Bap bap) hey
I gonna teach my baby dancin'
(Bap bap)
But I ain't no Fred Astaire

So baby look out - I'm a man on the prowl
Look out - man on the prowl - yeah
Yeah - baby, baby, baby look out, yeah - man on the prowl

Baby come home
I'm on the loose and I'm looking for trouble
Baby come home - oh yeah
'Cause I'm a man on the prowl
So honey come home - come home
'Cause I'm a man on the prowl - yeah
Man on the prowl - yeah
Hey, stay with it
Loosen up




Wooh yep ha wooh ha
Yeah

Overall Meaning

Queen's song "Man on the Prowl" is about a man who is trying to cope with the loneliness and heartbreak of being left by his lover. He decides to take a walk on the wild side, to let loose and get into some trouble in an effort to distract himself from his pain. His desire for action leads him to drive fast and become a man on the prowl, looking for trouble in the hope that it will help him forget about his heartbreak. However, he ultimately realizes that what he truly wants is the companionship and love of his partner, and begs her to come home before he has a broken heart.


The lyrics suggest a desire for escapism from a difficult situation, with the singer wanting to avoid the responsibility of commitment and seeking out temporary distractions. However, ultimately the song is a plea for love and companionship, suggesting that even with all the excitement in the world, what really matters is having someone to share it with.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah
Excited and energized


I'm gonna take a little walk on the wild side
Going to try something daring and adventurous


I'm gonna loosen up and get me some gas
Going to relax and have a good time


I'm gonna get me some action
Going to have some fun and excitement


Go crazy, driving in the fast lane
Going to let loose and live life to the fullest


My baby left me alone
Significant other has abandoned me


She done me dirty and I'm feeling so lonely
Betrayed and feeling alone


So come home, come home
Asking for significant other to return


If you don't you're gonna break my heart
Warning significant other of the consequences of not returning


Man on the prowl
Actively seeking new experiences


You better watch out
Warning others to be wary


I'm on the loose and I'm looking for trouble
Actively seeking adventure and excitement


So look out (yeah yeah) - look out (yeah yeah)
Repeated warning


I'm a man on the prowl
Reinforcement of seeking new experiences


I don't wanna be a rock 'n' roll steady
Not interested in being predictable and boring


I just wanna be low down trash
Wants to be reckless and wild


I wanna go to the movies
Wants simple pleasures in life


All I wanna do is sit on my ass - ooh
Wants to relax and take it easy


So honey come home (come home come home)
Repeating request for return of significant other


Don't leave me when I'm feeling so lonely
Asking significant other not to abandon me


If you don't you're gonna break my heart
Warning of consequences of not returning


Well I keep dreaming about my baby
Continues to think about significant other


But it ain't gonna get me nowhere
Realizes fantasy is not reality


(Bap bap) hey
Vocal sounds for emphasis


I gonna teach my baby dancin'
Wanting to share experiences with significant other


(Bap bap)
Vocal sounds for emphasis


But I ain't no Fred Astaire
Acknowledging limitations and faults


So baby look out - I'm a man on the prowl
Continues to seek adventure and excitement


Look out - man on the prowl - yeah
Reinforcement of seeking new experiences


Yeah - baby, baby, baby look out, yeah - man on the prowl
Continuing to warn significant other and emphasize desire for adventure


Baby come home
Reiterating plea for return of significant other


I'm on the loose and I'm looking for trouble
Reinforcing desire for excitement and thrill


Baby come home - oh yeah
Emphasizing desire for significant other to return


'Cause I'm a man on the prowl
Continues to seek adventure and excitement


So honey come home - come home
Continues to ask for return of significant other


'Cause I'm a man on the prowl - yeah
Reinforcement of seeking new experiences


Man on the prowl - yeah
Closing reinforcement of seeking new experiences


Hey, stay with it
Encouragement to continue seeking adventure


Loosen up
Relax and have fun


Wooh yep ha wooh ha
Vocal sounds for emphasis


Yeah
Reinforcement of seeking new experiences




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

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Comments from YouTube:

@comradeabby3141

Why is no one talking about John's groovy amazing bass. Come on people give john more credit he is amazing

@timonkozma9151

I totally agree

@bobthepigbobthepig4758

same i also agree John is my favorite member...

@rrsplinter221

John Deacon is the most underrated bassist in Rock and Roll music.

@alexcarratu5554

One of the most underrated songs from Queen. Very Elvis Presley sounding. Elvis inspired many artists after him who are still popular to this day and Queen and Freddie are two of them. Elvis was truly ahead of his time. Elvis was probably looking down on Queen smiling knowing that he'd influenced them. Bless Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury and Queen. RIP, geniuses and legends.

@alexcarratu5554

@M. M. Monroe, I've not listened to Eddie. Elvis Presley is very much present in this song in terms of influence. There are two more Elvis Presley sounding Queen songs: Crazy Little Thing Called Love and Dreamer's Ball, the former of which is the most well known Elvis Presley influenced Queen song.

@CelestialShinigami

It's called Rockabilly and it is still a very prevalent style. If you like it, try checking out the 'Stray Cats' (and even Brain Setzer by himself), Steve Earle, Los Lobos and Shakin' Stevens.

@alexcarratu5554

@@CelestialShinigami, thank you. I like Shakin' Stevens, but I've not heard the others' music you mentioned. Thanks very much.

@alexcarratu5554

@James Mathai, wow. Didn't know that. Thanks for that information. Also, Queen performed Jailhouse Rock at some of their shows in the 70s and 80s. Also, Freddie performed Jailhouse Rock with his pre-Queen band, Ibex, in the late 60s. These show that Freddie and Queen were Elvis Presley fans.

@dangeroustourmichael7028

Sounds like the 2nd part to Crazy Little Thing Called Love.

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