Killer Queen
Sum 41 Lyrics


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She keeps her Moet et Chandon
In her pretty cabinet
'Let them eat cake' she says
Just like Marie Antoinette
A built-in remedy
For Khrushchev and Kennedy
At anytime an invitation
You can't decline

Caviar and cigarettes
Well versed in etiquette
Extraordinarily nice

She's a Killer Queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laserbeam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime

Ooh, recommended at the price
Insatiable an appetite
Wanna try?

To avoid complications
She never kept the same address
In conversation
She spoke just like a baroness
Met a man from China
Went down to Geisha Minah
(killer, killer, she's a Killer Queen)
Then again incidentally
If you're that way inclined

Perfume came naturally from Paris (naturally)
For cars she couldn't care less
Fastidious and precise

She's a Killer Queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laser beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime

Drop of a hat she's as willing as
Playful as a pussy cat
Then momentarily out of action
Temporarily out of gas
To absolutely drive you wild, wild
She's all out to get you

She's a Killer Queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laser beam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime

Ooh, recommended at the price
Insatiable an appetite




Wanna try?
You wanna try

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sum 41's "Killer Queen" paint a vivid picture of a woman who exudes power, luxury, and danger. The song opens with a mention of Moet et Chandon champagne, which the Killer Queen keeps in her pretty cabinet, evoking images of opulence and extravagance. The phrase "Let them eat cake" she says just like Marie Antoinette, adds to the luxurious imagery and parallels the Killer Queen to the famously indulgent queen of France. The next lines mention Khrushchev and Kennedy, political figures who were involved in the Cold War, and insinuate that the Killer Queen holds power over them.


Despite her power and luxury, the Killer Queen's true danger is revealed in the chorus. She's a "gunpowder, gelatine, dynamite with a laser beam," guaranteed to blow your mind. The line "Anytime" emphasizes the unpredictability and danger of the Killer Queen. The lyrics also describe her as "insatiable," willing to try anything and everything to satiate her appetite.


The second verse touches on the Killer Queen's elusiveness and secrecy. She never keeps the same address to avoid complications and speaks like a baroness, indicating a refined and sophisticated personality. The reference to Geisha Minah, a Japanese tea house, shows that the Killer Queen is well-traveled and worldly. Finally, the lyrics describe her as "fastidious and precise," emphasizing her attention to detail.


Overall, "Killer Queen" is a song that celebrates the exciting, dangerous, and intoxicating allure of someone who is both powerful and enigmatic.


Line by Line Meaning

She keeps her Moet et Chandon
She drinks fancy champagne, Moet et Chandon, which she keeps in her pretty cabinet.


'Let them eat cake' she says
She flaunts her wealth and privilege by saying 'Let them eat cake,' just like Marie Antoinette.


A built-in remedy
She has a solution for everything.


For Khrushchev and Kennedy
She can handle political leaders like Khrushchev and Kennedy with ease.


At anytime an invitation
She is always invited and can never be declined.


Caviar and cigarettes
She indulges in fancy foods like caviar and also smokes cigarettes.


Well versed in etiquette
She knows how to behave in high society and is very polite.


Extraordinarily nice
She appears very nice and friendly.


She's a Killer Queen
She is a powerful and dangerous woman.


Gunpowder, gelatine
She is as explosive as gunpowder and gelatine.


Dynamite with a laserbeam
She is like dynamite with a laser beam, unstoppable.


Guaranteed to blow your mind
She can amaze and astound you.


Anytime
She can do it at any time.


Ooh, recommended at the price
She is expensive but worth it.


Insatiable an appetite
She has an insatiable hunger for power and luxury.


Wanna try?
Do you dare to try and get close to her?


To avoid complications
She avoids getting too involved or attached, to keep things simple.


She never kept the same address
She is always on the move, never staying in one place too long.


In conversation
When she speaks, she sounds like a noblewoman or aristocrat.


She spoke just like a baroness
She talks like a noblewoman or baroness.


Met a man from China
She met a man from China, perhaps indicating her travels and international connections.


Went down to Geisha Minah
She went to a place called Geisha Minah, possibly a reference to a fancy, exotic club or restaurant.


(killer, killer, she's a Killer Queen)
She is still a killer queen, dangerous and powerful.


Then again incidentally
She quickly changes the subject.


If you're that way inclined
If you are interested in that kind of thing.


Perfume came naturally from Paris (naturally)
She wears natural perfume from Paris.


For cars she couldn't care less
She doesn't care about expensive cars.


Fastidious and precise
She is very careful and precise in everything she does.


Drop of a hat she's as willing as
She is always ready and willing to do what she wants at the drop of a hat.


Playful as a pussy cat
She can be playful and flirtatious like a cat.


Then momentarily out of action
She might disappear for a short time or change her approach.


Temporarily out of gas
She might get tired or run out of energy.


To absolutely drive you wild, wild
She can make you go wild with desire.


She's all out to get you
She is pursuing you relentlessly and will do anything to get what she wants.


Ooh, recommended at the price
She is worth the high price.


Insatiable an appetite
She has an insatiable hunger for power and luxury.


Wanna try?
Do you dare to try and get close to her?


You wanna try
Are you brave enough to try and get involved with her?




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

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Comments from YouTube:

Sometimes Amanda

So...Sum 41 is about the last band on earth I'd expect to beautifully nail a Queen cover but they did it! Definitely one of the best on that tribute album, too.

Edmeister

These guys are one of the few modern bands I actually like, and the fact that they can make an amazing cover of one of my favorite songs by my most favorite band of all time, has definitely made me respect them much more.

Seltiyel

I totally agree!

Srinivas Shri

Eagle agreed

noah lollar

Eagle this is not sum 41. I don't know who it is but it sure as fuck ain't them.

Aditi Verma

@noah lollar this is sum 41, that's Deryck's (the lead singer of sum 41) voice

TashieB1986

I have to say, this is THE BEST cover of this song I have ever heard. Well done sum 41, I love it!

Zach Mayer

he has a lot better of a voice than i thought

CyberKaze

this just shows you what a good band is

ALESSANDRO RE

Nice version... Great recording's work and so beatifull changes in licks that not loss the way from the original. Full stars!

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