Say It ` S Not True
Queen Paul Rodgers Lyrics
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The faster we fall
When we think that we know it all
We know nothing at all
The letter arrives
Like a bolt from the blue
So what's left of your lives
Say it's not true
Say it today
When I open my eyes
Will it all go away
Say it's not true
Say it for real
Can't be happening to you
Can't be happening to me
It's hard not to cry
It's hard to believe
So much heartache and pain
So much reason to grieve
With the wonders of science
All the knowledge we've stored
Magic cocktails for lives
People just can't afford
Say it's not true
You can say it's not right
It's hard to believe
The size of the crime
Say it's not true
You can say it's not real
Could be happening to you
Could be happening to me
"Say It's Not True" is a heart-wrenching ballad that was written by Queen's Brian May to raise awareness about the alarming rate at which the HIV/AIDS epidemic was spreading across Africa. The song features Paul Rodgers on vocals and was released in 2007 as a digital download. The lyrics of the song speak to the feelings of shock, denial, and sorrow that come with receiving news of a diagnosis or the loss of a loved one to the disease.
The opening lines of the song talk about the danger of getting too caught up in life, believing we have everything under control, and how quickly things can fall apart. Suddenly, a letter arrives, and everything changes in an instant. The news of a diagnosis or loss of someone close is catastrophic, and it quickly becomes hard to process what's happening at the moment. Despite advances in science, AIDS was still not well understood, and the knowledge available was not accessible to people who needed it the most due to their economic status.
The main message of the song comes in the chorus- saying that it's not true, and it cannot be true lights up a small glimmer of hope that it might not be the end. The lyrics convey the urgency to find a cure and bring this epidemic to an end. With such powerful lyrics, the vast spirit of Queen comes alive again to inspire, to touch, to heal and motivate the listener to act.
Line by Line Meaning
The harder we play
The more effort we put in
The faster we fall
The more likely we are to fail
When we think that we know it all
When we become overconfident in our understanding
We know nothing at all
Our understanding is incomplete or flawed
The letter arrives
Unexpected news comes to us
Like a bolt from the blue
Completely unexpected and sudden
So what's left of your lives
Everything seems confusing or pointless
All your dreams lost to you
Our aspirations may now be impossible to achieve
Say it's not true
Express disbelief or denial
Say it today
Make that statement without delay
When I open my eyes
When reality becomes clear
Will it all go away
Is it possible for this situation to disappear
Say it for real
Confirm that the situation is being faced
Can't be happening to you
This can't be your reality
Can't be happening to me
This can't be my reality
It's hard not to cry
Difficult to control emotions
It's hard to believe
Unbelievable or surreal
So much heartache and pain
Feelings of sadness and suffering
So much reason to grieve
There are many causes for mourning
With the wonders of science
Despite advances in technology
All the knowledge we've stored
All the information we possess
Magic cocktails for lives
Medications used to prolong lives
People just can't afford
Not everyone has access to these treatments
You can say it's not right
You can express that this situation is wrong
The size of the crime
The magnitude of the wrongdoing
You can say it's not real
You can express disbelief or denial of reality
Could be happening to you
The same situation could befall another
Could be happening to me
The same situation could befall me
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MAY, PAUL RODGERS, ROGER TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Willow-gh3vj
For everyday we live, we will remember Freddie mercury he was a great musician.
But one day, he died we all missed him we wished he were still alive but everybody who dies is in a Better place and bad people go to the underworld.
We miss you Freddie mercury.
@svetlana_moskvina_1965
Перевод песни Say it's not true
Queen + Paul Rodgers
The cosmos rocks (2008)
Say it's not true
Say it's not true
Скажи, что это неправда
The harder we play
Чем круче подъём,
The faster we fall
Тем падать больней.
When we think that we know it all
Мы решили, что знаем всё.
We know nothing at all
Мир намного сложней.
The letter arrives
Известье — как гром
Like a bolt from the blue
Среди ясного дня.
So what's left of your lives
Дней остаток живём,
All your dreams lost to you
Все мечты хороня.
Say it ain't true
Можно сказать:
Say it today
Это был сон,
When I open my eyes
Я открою глаза,
Will it all go away
И рассеется он.
Say it's not true
Легче сказать:
Say it's not real
Призрак ночной,
Can't be happening to you
Не случится с тобой,
Can't be happening to me
Не случится со мной.
It's hard not to cry
Скатилась слеза.
It's hard to believe
Непросто понять,
So much heartache and pain
Тяжело до конца
So much reason to grieve
Эту боль осознать.
With the wonders of science
Пусть наукой открыт
All the knowledge we've stored
Способ жизни продлить,
Magic cocktails for lives
За леченье, увы,
People just can't afford
Людям нечем платить.
Say it's not true
Всё отрицать?
You can say it's not right
Попытаться забыть?
So hard to believe
Непросто понять
The size of the crime
Масштабы беды.
Say it's not true
Всё отрицать?
You can say it's not right
Попытаться забыть?
So hard to believe
Непросто понять
The size of the crime
Масштабы беды.
Say...
Эй...
Say it's not real
Призрак ночной.
It could be happening to you
Могло бы статься с тобой.
Say it's not true
Легче сказать:
Say it's not right
Не может быть.
It's hard to believe
Непросто понять
The size of the crime
Масштабы беды.
Say it's not true
Легче сказать:
Say it's not real
Призрак ночной.
It could be happening to you
Могло случиться с тобой,
It could be happening to me
Могло случиться со мной.
Первый сингл Queen + Paul Rodgers. Выпущен 1 декабря 2007 года, во Всемирный день борьбы со СПИДом.
Песня написана Роджером Тейлором для «46664», благотворительной организации, борющейся с распространением ВИЧ/СПИДа в странах третьего мира.
Автор перевода: Анастасия К
@billlange9408
People may not like Paul + Queen, but this was such a wonderful album. I still listen to it quite regularly and it will always have a special place in my heart. I wish that John had done the album with them, but I understand. I was hoping for another album from these 3 gents and I DID get to see them when they were on tour in the US in Worcester, Massachusetts. I was 50 feet from the thrust stage and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Hearing them perform Love of My Life broke my heart and was one of many times I cried during that show.
Queen is and always will be my favorite band and no one can ever replace Freddie, but they can certainly honor his life and love. That's what that tour was about. It was about giving a new generation a chance to experience a taste of what Queen was like in their heyday. Sadly, I didn't start listening to Queen until Wayne's World came out which was a short time after Freddie left us.
If there is an afterlife, and if there is a band there made up of all the greatest musicians that ever lived...Freddie Mercury is their front man. Freddie, come ti amo. <3
@salvatoremorano2586
I completely agree about the album, I listen to it at least twice a week! And this is one of my favourite songs.
@johntinsley5153
it is a great album. the cosmos does indeed rock.
@baldingogre
I couldn't agree more. I've loved Queen since about 1974 but never had seen them live until the Paul Rogers tour in Pittsburgh. I'm not a big Rogers fan but he did a good job. The show was definetely a highlight in my life!
@Domenic.
Bill Lange yes
@johnnyjohntheschemindreame9193
It's a fine record. Several solid tracks on it.
@Mariam-nv2tu
One of my favorite Queen songs that didn't sign by Freddie! Very beautiful! I love Roger's voice! It's fantastic 👌
@borhaptrash5454
This is so heartfelt... It definitely deserves more attention
@nadianoronha2514
Nossa essa música é mto forte , me fez chorar demais ♥️😭😭😭
@mvndeo
Imagine this song but with Freddie 's voice