Sweet Lady

Queen

About Sweet Lady

"Sweet Lady" is a song by British rock band Queen, which was written by Queen guitarist Brian May.


Year:
2011
4:02
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Oh, I like it
You call me up and treat me like a dog
You call me up and tear me up inside
You've got me on a lead
Oh, you bring me down
You shout around
You don't believe that I'm alone
Oh, you don't believe me

Sweet lady
Sweet lady
Sweet lady sweet lady oh, stay sweet

You say
You call me up and feed me all the lines
You call me sweet like I'm some kind of cheese
Waiting on the shelf
You eat me up
You hold me down
I'm just a fool to make you a home
Oh, you really do me

When you say
Sweet lady (sweet lady)
Sweet lady (sweet lady)
Sweet lady oh, come on, stay sweet

My sweet lady
Though it seems like we wait forever oh ah oh
Stay sweet baby
Believe and we've got everything we need 
(Got everything we need)

Sweet lady
Sweet lady
Sweet lady oh, oh, stay sweet, stay sweet
Oh runaway, come on, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, sweet lady
Woo

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Queen

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of the late Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. After the late and great Freddie Mercury died, Queen continued to tour with multiple acts including Paul Rodgers, and currently, Adam Lambert. more »

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Written by: Brian May

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12 facts about this song

Album Placement
"Sweet Lady" is included in "A Night at the Opera," the highly successful fourth studio album by British rock band Queen.
Track Position
It is the fifth track on the album, falling in-between the songs "You're My Best Friend" and "Seaside Rendezvous".
Song Length
The song has a total length of 4 minutes and 1 second, making it one of the longer tracks on the album.
Genre
"Sweet Lady" is considered a hard rock song with noted references to progressive rock.
Unique Time Signature
The song possesses a rather unusual time signature. It’s played in 3/4 time but with a riff written in 4/4, causing a unique and complex rhythm.
Critical Reception
Unlike other songs on the album, "Sweet Lady" received mixed reviews from critics. Some hailed it as a dramatic rock anthem while others considered it as a low-point on the hooveringly popular album.
Written by Brian May
The song was written by Queen's guitarist Brian May, who is also responsible for writing other popular Queen songs like "We Will Rock You" and "Fat Bottomed Girls."
Performance
Despite being on one of the band's most iconic albums, "Sweet Lady" was never performed live by Queen.
Lyrics Content
The song is believed to be a love song, referencing a relationship where the singer feels underappreciated and misunderstood.
Commercial Performance
Unlike many other tracks from "A Night at the Opera," "Sweet Lady" was not released as a single and thus did not chart.
Musical Influence
Guitarist Brian May has said in interviews that "Sweet Lady" was influenced by The Who, a highly influential British rock band that was contemporaneous with Queen.
Retroactive Recognition
Despite its initial mixed reception, many fans and critics have grown to appreciate "Sweet Lady" over the years for its complex time signature and hard rock energy.

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