I'm Going Slightly Mad
Queen
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When the outside temperature rises And the meaning is oh so clear One thousand and one yellow daffodils Begin to dance in front of you, oh dear Are they trying to tell you something? You're missing that one final screw You're simply not in the pink my dear To be honest you haven't got a clue I'm going slightly mad I'm going slightly mad It finally happened, happened It finally happened, ooh woh It finally happened, I'm slightly mad Oh dear I'm one card short of a full deck I'm not quite the shilling One wave short of a shipwreck I'm not my usual top billing I'm coming down with a fever I'm really out to sea This kettle is boiling over I think I'm a banana tree Oh dear I'm going slightly mad I'm going slightly mad (I'm going slightly mad) It finally happened, happened It finally happened, uh huh It finally happened, I'm slightly mad Oh dear Uh uh ah ah Uh uh ah ah I'm knitting with only one needle Unraveling fast it's true I'm driving only three wheels these days But my dear, how about you? I'm going slightly mad I'm going slightly mad It finally happened It finally happened, oh yes It finally happened I'm slightly mad Just very slightly mad And there you have it
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Written by: JOHN DEACON, BRIAN MAY, FREDDIE MERCURY, SHAYE SMITH, MARK SPRINGER, MARK ALAN SPRINGER, ROGER TAYLOR
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14 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I'm Going Slightly Mad" is classified as a rock song and specifically falls into the arty pop sub-genre.
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Album InformationThe song is a part of the 'Innuendo' album, which was Queen's 14th studio album. It was released on 4th March 1991.
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Song's ThemeThe song is known for its humorous and quirky theme that is somewhat a metaphor for the lead singer Freddie Mercury's declining health.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was written by Queen, but mainly by Freddie Mercury and it showcases his eclectic songwriting skills.
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Music Video FactsThe music video for "I'm Going Slightly Mad" is one of the band's most critically acclaimed. It was shot in black and white, giving it a surreal and eerie atmosphere.
- This video was also one of the last times Freddie Mercury appeared on camera as his ill health due to AIDS began to affect him seriously.
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Chart PerformanceThe single reached number 22 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Meaning Behind the SongIt's often speculated that the song is packed with hidden meanings and metaphors about Freddie Mercury's personal life and his battle with AIDS.
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Compilation Appearance"I'm Going Slightly Mad" also appeared on several of Queen's compilation albums, including 'Greatest Hits II', 'The Platinum Collection', and 'Absolute Greatest'.
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Song InspirationSome people speculate that the song's inspiration came from the British comic-style, which Freddie Mercury was quite fond of.
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Musical InstrumentsThe song uses a variety of musical instruments, including the keyboard, drum machine, and guitar. It provides a unique sound that was quite different from traditional rock music.
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Unique Costume StylingsIn the music video for "I'm Going Slightly Mad", each member of the band dressed in eccentric costumes which further emphasized the quirkiness of the song.
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of 4 minutes and 22 seconds.
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Lyrics LanguageThe lyrics of "I'm Going Slightly Mad" are in English, Queen's primary language for most of their discography.
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Producer InformationThe song was produced by David Richards and Queen.
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