Bohemian Rhapsody
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Mama, just killed a man
Put a gun against his head
Pulled my trigger, now he's dead
Mama, life had just begun
But now I've gone and thrown it all away
Mama, ooh
Didn't mean to make you cry
If I'm not back again this time tomorrow
Carry on, carry on
As if nothing really matters

Too late, my time has come
Sends shivers down my spine
Body's aching all the time
Goodbye everybody, I've got to go
Gotta leave you all behind and face the truth
Mama, ooh
I don't wanna die
I sometimes wish I'd never been born at all

I see a little silhouetto of a man
Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango?
Thunderbolt and lightning very very frightening me
Gallileo, Gallileo
Gallileo, Gallileo
Gallileo Figaro, magnifico
I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
He's just a poor boy from a poor family
Spare him his life from this monstrosity

Easy come easy go, will you let me go?
Bismillah! No, we will not let you go (let him go)
Bismillah! We will not let you go (let him go)
Bismillah! We will not let you go (let me go)
Will not let you go (let me go)
Never, never, never let you go, never let me go
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Oh, mama mia, mama mia
Mama mia, let me go
Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me
For me
For me

So you think you can stone me and spit in my eye?
So you think you can love me and leave me to die?
Oh, baby
Can't do this to me, baby
Just gotta get out, just gotta get right outta here

(Ooh yeah, ooh yeah)

Nothing really matters
Anyone can see
Nothing really matters
Nothing really matters to me





Any way the wind blows

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Queen's iconic song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' have been interpreted in many ways over the years, and are often viewed as being somewhat abstract and mysterious. However, at their core, the lyrics tell the story of a man who has committed a terrible crime and is now facing the consequences of his actions, both in this life and the next.


The opening lines of the song are perhaps the most famous, as Freddie Mercury sings, "Mama, just killed a man, put a gun against his head, pulled my trigger, now he's dead". These lyrics are a clear reference to murder, and the guilt and remorse that the singer feels as a result. As the song progresses, he reflects on the fact that his life had just begun, but he has now thrown it all away because of his actions.


In the chorus, Mercury sings, "Mama, ooh, didn't mean to make you cry, if I'm not back again this time tomorrow, carry on, carry on, as if nothing really matters". These lyrics suggest that the singer is aware that his actions have hurt his loved ones, especially his mother, and that he is resigned to his fate. He urges his mother and friends to carry on with their lives, despite his absence.


As the song reaches its climax, the singer reflects on his impending death, singing, "too late, my time has come, sends shivers down my spine, body's aching all the time, goodbye everybody, I've got to go, gotta leave you all behind and face the truth". These lyrics are a powerful representation of the fear and acceptance that often comes with the prospect of death.


Overall, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is a deeply emotive song that explores themes of guilt, mortality, and the consequences of our actions. Its powerful lyrics, combined with its iconic melody and unique structure, have made it one of the most beloved and enduring songs in the history of popular music.


Line by Line Meaning

Mama, just killed a man
I just committed murder, Mama.


Put a gun against his head
I pointed a gun towards him and held it to his head.


Pulled my trigger, now he's dead
I pulled the trigger and he died.


Mama, life had just begun
Life had just started, Mama.


But now I've gone and thrown it all away
But I messed everything up.


Mama, ooh
Mama.


Didn't mean to make you cry
I didn't want to hurt you and make you cry.


If I'm not back again this time tomorrow
If I am not back tomorrow, Mama.


Carry on, carry on
Go on living and moving forward.


As if nothing really matters
As if nothing is important anymore.


Too late, my time has come
It is too late, my end is near.


Sends shivers down my spine
It gives me the chills and scares me.


Body's aching all the time
My body is in constant pain.


Goodbye everybody, I've got to go
Farewell everyone, I need to leave now.


Gotta leave you all behind and face the truth
I have to depart and face the reality of my actions.


Mama, ooh
Mama.


I don't want to die
I do not desire to leave this world.


I sometimes wish I'd never been born at all
Sometimes I regret ever existing.




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

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Kelliann

So good to see Roger on the drums with his perfect rhythm with Brian appearing out of the mist - the two of them causing the audience to go wild - and wowing everyone. I loved it! To the fan with the cell phone that videoed this - thank you!!

emilystaltari

All the people who didn't expect Brian to be there: 😳

Ethan Carberry-Holt

The best alternative to a Queen concert

John Dooris

I was at the last Matinee on that Saturday afternoon, was sad to see the end of a brilliant show, the best in the West End for me

jim caird

So was I

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Freddie Was Smiling From Heaven

Attackoramic

damn, freddie mercury watching down in pure content and happiness watching 2 of his band mates carrying his legacy

Patricia Harman

This is really good.

Lucy Short

i saw this in manchester 2 days ago great musical gonna see it again when it comes back

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