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October 31, 1975 Album: A Night at the Opera

Bohemian Rhapsody

Queen

About Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody Lyrics

[Intro]

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?

Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality

Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see

I'm just a poor boy, I need no sympathy

Because I'm easy come, easy go, little high, little low

Any way the wind blows doesn't really matter to me, to me

[Verse 1]

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

[Verse 2]

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 (Any way the wind blows)

I don't wanna die

I sometimes wish I'd never been born at all

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]

I see a little silhouetto of a man

Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango?

Thunderbolt and lightning, very, very frightening me

(Galileo) Galileo, (Galileo) Galileo, Galileo Figaro magnifico (Oh-oh-oh-oh)

But 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) Will not let you go

(Never, never, never, never let me go) Ah

No, no, no, no, no, no, no

(Oh, mamma mia, mamma mia) Mamma mia, let me go

Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me, for me, for me

[Bridge]

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

[Outro]

(Ooh)

(Ooh, yeah, ooh, yeah)

Nothing really matters, anyone can see

Nothing really matters

Nothing really matters to me

Any way the wind blows

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Line-by-Line Breakdown of Bohemian Rhapsody Lyrics

The lyrics begin with a confessional tone—“Mamma, just killed a man…”—introducing a story of remorse and anguish. Ballad Section (Verses 1 & 2) captures fear, regret, and a sense of escape. The Operatic Section features surreal, theatrical characters and a cacophonous chorus (“Scaramouche… Bismillah!”), signaling internal turmoil. The Rock Section erupts with defiant guitar and “So you think you can stone me…”—a declaration of resilience. The Coda returns to reflection and emotional closure: “Nothing really matters…”—emphasizing acceptance and introspection.

Vocal Parts in the Bohemian Rhapsody Lyrics

Freddie Mercury dominates lead vocals, transitioning from soft ballad to powerful rock proclamation. Multi-track layered vocals create a choir-like operatic feel.
Vocal Style: Intimate at the opening, flamboyant and theatrical during the opera, intense and resonant in rock passages.
Production Note: Engineered by Roy Thomas Baker, the song is renowned for its elaborate vocal overdubbing (up to 180 tracks), dynamic shifts, and seamless blending of styles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is “Bohemian Rhapsody” about?

The lyrics tell a story of guilt, confession, and emotional turmoil, with operatic surrealism and introspection. Mercury never fully explained the meaning, preserving its mystique.

Who wrote and produced the song?

Written by Freddie Mercury. Produced by Queen and Roy Thomas Baker.

Why is “Bohemian Rhapsody” considered groundbreaking?

Its unprecedented structure—ballad, opera, hard rock, reflective coda—all in one song defied genre norms and expanded rock’s creative possibilities.

Did the song win any awards?

It won numerous accolades, including being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004.

Is there a famous video for it?

Yes—the iconic 1975 promotional music video with the four-band silhouette became a pioneering moment in music video history.

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