Seven Seas of Rhye" is a song by English rock group Queen. Written by Queen front-man Freddie Mercury, it is the final track on both the group's debut album Queen (1973) and its follow-up Queen II (1974) with a much less-developed instrumental version was featured on the former. The completed version served as the band's second single, the earliest-released song to appear on their Greatest Hits album, with the exception of some versions where their first single, Keep Yourself Alive, is included. Read Full BioSeven Seas of Rhye" is a song by English rock group Queen. Written by Queen front-man Freddie Mercury, it is the final track on both the group's debut album Queen (1973) and its follow-up Queen II (1974) with a much less-developed instrumental version was featured on the former. The completed version served as the band's second single, the earliest-released song to appear on their Greatest Hits album, with the exception of some versions where their first single, Keep Yourself Alive, is included.
The song was released as a single, and after the band performed it on Top of the Pops it became their first hit, peaking at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
The song is about Freddie Mercury's childhood fantasy world named "Rhye". The land of Rhye was originally made up by Mercury and his sister Kashmira when they were children. After joining Queen as an adult, Mercury wrote some songs about that country, including "Seven Seas of Rhye", Lily of the Valley, "My Fairy King, "Ogre Battle", "The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke","The March of the Black Queen", "Great King Rat", and "Mad the Swine".
The song became a live favourite throughout Queen's existence. It features a distinctive arpeggiated piano introduction. The theme also appears at the end of "It's a Beautiful Day".
The version on Queen II ends with a cross fade, instruments blending into several people singing "I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside". Its inclusion here on the final track of Queen II is briefly mirrored in the first few seconds of "Brighton Rock", which opens their next album, Sheer Heart Attack. (A few whistled bars can be heard over the introductory noise).
In a 1977 radio interview, Freddie Mercury described the subject of the song as a "figment of his imagination." In the Queen musical We Will Rock You, the Seven Seas of Rhye is a place where the Bohemians are taken after they are brainstormed by Khashoggi.
The song was released as a single, and after the band performed it on Top of the Pops it became their first hit, peaking at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
The song is about Freddie Mercury's childhood fantasy world named "Rhye". The land of Rhye was originally made up by Mercury and his sister Kashmira when they were children. After joining Queen as an adult, Mercury wrote some songs about that country, including "Seven Seas of Rhye", Lily of the Valley, "My Fairy King, "Ogre Battle", "The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke","The March of the Black Queen", "Great King Rat", and "Mad the Swine".
The song became a live favourite throughout Queen's existence. It features a distinctive arpeggiated piano introduction. The theme also appears at the end of "It's a Beautiful Day".
The version on Queen II ends with a cross fade, instruments blending into several people singing "I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside". Its inclusion here on the final track of Queen II is briefly mirrored in the first few seconds of "Brighton Rock", which opens their next album, Sheer Heart Attack. (A few whistled bars can be heard over the introductory noise).
In a 1977 radio interview, Freddie Mercury described the subject of the song as a "figment of his imagination." In the Queen musical We Will Rock You, the Seven Seas of Rhye is a place where the Bohemians are taken after they are brainstormed by Khashoggi.
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Seven Seas of Rhye
by Queen
Fear me you lords and lady preachers
I descend upon your earth from the skies
I command your very souls you unbelievers
Bring before me what is mine
The seven seas of rhye
Can you hear me you peers and privvy counsellors
I stand before you naked to the eyes
I will destroy any man who dares abuse my trust
I swear that you'll be mine
The seven seas of rhye
Sister I live and lie for you
Mister do and I'll die
You are mine I possess you
I belong to you forever
Storm the master marathon I'll fly through
By flash and thunder fire I'll survive
Then I'll defy the laws of nature and come out alive
Then I'll get you
Be gone with you, you shod and shady senators
Give out the good, leave out the bad evil cries
I challenge the mighty titan and his troubadours
And with a smile
I'll take you to the seven seas of rhye
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
by Queen
Fear me you lords and lady preachers
I descend upon your earth from the skies
I command your very souls you unbelievers
Bring before me what is mine
The seven seas of rhye
Can you hear me you peers and privvy counsellors
I stand before you naked to the eyes
I will destroy any man who dares abuse my trust
I swear that you'll be mine
The seven seas of rhye
Sister I live and lie for you
Mister do and I'll die
You are mine I possess you
I belong to you forever
Storm the master marathon I'll fly through
By flash and thunder fire I'll survive
Then I'll defy the laws of nature and come out alive
Then I'll get you
Be gone with you, you shod and shady senators
Give out the good, leave out the bad evil cries
I challenge the mighty titan and his troubadours
And with a smile
I'll take you to the seven seas of rhye
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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BigBoiJason
Who’s here cause they actually like Queen
Chris Rubinstein
everyone
Andrew the Vaporeon
Its sad that these days the comment sections on these amazing songs are just movie quotes. I miss when it was people talking about how great the song is.
Ncr Ranger
Me
SQUIDDY Gamer
I've been listening to queen everyday alone for years
Just me and my Strat
Me
SnarlyCharly
So many people are way too cynical about how other people discover good music. So what if someone found this song because it was used in an advertisement? They heard it, liked it enough to find out what song it is, and are now here on Queen's official yt channel supporting them and enjoying the music. As soon as I heard Seven Seas of Rhye on that Borderlands 3 ad, I started jamming out, and do it every time I see it. Queen has so many more amazing songs than just Bohemian Rhapsody, I hope this inspires more people to delve into Queen's library!
Thomas Healey
I recognize your name from that comment on Blue Sky by the Allman Brothers
Valve Pipe
Somebody could make the claim that "fans" who just come from media using the Queen songs aren't truly fans and won't appreciate the art. I find that stupid, and I am glad you all are here enjoying these songs. May they be in history forever.
Chris Rubinstein
that was one of the best trailers I had ever seen.