Mother Love

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About Mother Love

"Mother Love" is a song by Queen, from the album Made in Heaven, released in 1995 after Freddie Mercury's death in 1991. It was written by Mercury and Brian May.


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2011
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I don't want to sleep with you
I don't need the passion too
I don't want a stormy affair
To make me feel my life is heading somewhere
All I want is the comfort and care
Just to know that my woman gives me sweet
Mother love ah ha

I've walked too long in this lonely lane
I've had enough of this same old game
I'm a man of the world and they say that I'm strong
But my heart is heavy, and my hope is gone

Out in the city, in the cold world outside
I don't want pity, just a safe place to hide
Mama please, let me back inside

I don't want to make no waves
But you can give me all the love that I crave
I can't take it if you see me cry
I long for peace before I die

All I want is to know that you're there
You're gonna give me all your sweet
Mother love ah ha (mother love)

My body's aching, but I can't sleep
My dreams are all the company I keep
Got such a feeling as the sun goes down
I'm coming home to my sweet
Mother love

(Mother love, mother love, love love love love)
God works in mysterious ways
Eeeeh dop, de dop, dep dop
I think I'm goin' back to the things I learned so well in my youth

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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, Freddie Mercury

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10 facts about this song

Album Appearance
"Mother Love" is a track featured on the final album released by Queen, "Made in Heaven."
Freddie Mercury's Final Vocal Performance
Tragically, this was the last song Freddie Mercury recorded before his death due to complications from AIDS.
Unfinished Song
Mercury was only able to lay down the vocal tracks for the first verse, chorus, and part of the second verse before his health deteriorated drastically. The second verse was later completed by Brian May.
Deeply Personal Lyrics
The lyrics, co-written by Freddie Mercury and Brian May, are exceptionally personal and heartfelt, touching on themes of life, death, and Mercury's longing for his mother's love.
Remembering Mercury
The song ends with snippets of Mercury’s improvised sessions over the years, giving fans a final heart-rending glimpse of their beloved frontman and his exceptional talent.
Unique Recording Technique
"Mother Love" is unique because of its layered vocal technique, showcasing Freddie's ability even while terminally ill.
Post-Production
The remaining members of Queen (Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon) filled in the unrecorded musical sections after Mercury's death, completing the song as a tribute to their friend and bandmate.
Archive Sounds
The outro contains a sound archive of Queen's performances throughout their career, as well as a snippet from Mercury's debut solo single, "Mr. Bad Guy."
Unique Musical Construction
"Mother Love" is musically complex with jarring shifts between soft, acoustic guitar strums, powerful and rocking guitar solos, and Mercury's belting vocals.
Rarity in Live Performances
Unlike most Queen songs, "Mother Love" has never been performed live by the band due to Mercury's death before its completion.

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