Pain Is So Close to Pleasure
Queen
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Ooh, ooh, pain is so close to pleasure, oh yeah Sunshine and rainy weather go hand in hand together all your life Ooh, ooh, pain is so close to pleasure everybody knows One day we love each other then we're fighting one another all the time When I was young and just getting started And people talked to me they sounded broken hearted Then I grew up and got my imagination And all I wanted was to start a new relation So in love but love had a bad reaction I was looking for some good old satisfaction But pain is all I got when all I needed was some love and affection Ooh, ooh, pain is so close to pleasure, yeah, yeah Sunshine and rainy weather go hand in hand together all your life Pain and pleasure Ooh, ooh, pain and pleasure When your plans go wrong - you turn out the light But inside of your mind you put up a fight Where are the answers that we're all searching for There's nothing in this world to be sure of anymore Some days you're feeling good, some days you're feeling bad But if you're feeling happy someone else is always sad Let the sweetness on love wipe the tears from your face For better for worse, so let's make the best of the rest of our years Ooh, ooh, pain is so close to pleasure, I told you so Sunshine and rainy weather go hand in hand together all your life Pain and pleasure, ooh, ooh, pain is so close to pleasure, yeah, yeah Sunshine and rainy weather go hand in hand together all your life All your life Ooh ooh ooh Pain - pleasure - pain - pleasure - pain - pleasure - pain - pleasure
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Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY, JOHN DEACON
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Pain Is So Close to Pleasure" is a song from Queen's 12th studio album "A Kind of Magic," which was released in 1986.
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Song WritersThe track was written by Freddie Mercury and John Deacon.
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GenreThe song is categorized under the pop genre and showcases Queen's diversification in this aspect, as the band is primarily known for its rock music.
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InspirationSome music critics believe that the song was inspired by the Motown sound, known as a style of soul music with a distinct pop influence.
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Single Release"Pain Is So Close to Pleasure" was released as a single in some countries such as North America and Australia.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its release as a single, it did not fare well on the charts compared to other Queen hits.
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Different VersionsAn alternate version, a remix by Robert Orton, was included in the 2011 Deluxe Edition of "A Kind of Magic."
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Music CompositionThe song is known for its minor-to-major key shifts which reflect the song's theme about the thin line between pain and pleasure.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics touch on themes of love, heartbreak, and survival, a trend frequently seen in Queen's discography.
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Live Performance"Pain Is So Close to Pleasure" was never performed live by Queen. This has led to speculation among fans and critics regarding the reasons behind this decision.
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ReceptionCritics have noted that the song, while not one of Queen's most successful, showcases their ability to incorporate different genres and styles into their music.
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Vocal PerformanceThis song features some of Freddie Mercury's softer and higher pitched vocals, demonstrating his wide-ranging singing capabilities.
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