Death on Two Legs
Queen
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Aah You suck my blood like a leech You break the law and you preach Screw my brain till it hurts You've taken all my money - and you want more Misguided old mule With your pigheaded rules With your narrow-minded cronies who are fools Of the first division Death on two legs You're tearing me apart Death on two legs You never had a heart of your own Kill joy, bad guy Big talking, small fry You're just an old barrow-boy Have you found a new toy to replace me Can you face me But now you can kiss my ass goodbye Feel good, are you satisfied ? Do you feel like suicide (I think you should) Is your conscience all right Does it plague you at night Do you feel good - feel good Aah Talk like a big business tycoon But you're just a hot-air balloon So no one gives you a damn You're just an overgrown school-boy Let me tan your hide A dog with disease You're the king of the 'sleaze' Put your money where your mouth is Mr. know all Was the fin on your back part of the deal...(a shark!) Death on two legs Tearing me apart Death on two legs You've never had a heart of your own (You never did, right from the start) Insane, you should be put inside You're a sewer-rat decaying in a cesspool of pride Should be made unemployed Make yourself null-and-void Make me feel good I feel good
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Written by: Freddie Mercury
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Death on Two Legs" was originally written and sung by Freddie Mercury, the lead vocalist of the British rock band Queen.
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Album IntegrationThis track is the opening song on Queen's fourth studio album, "A Night at the Opera," which was released in November 1975.
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Song InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by a seething dislike Mercury held for the band's former manager, Norman Sheffield. He believed that Sheffield had treated him and the band poorly.
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Lyrics InterpretationAlthough the song does not directly name Sheffield, Mercury's vitriolic lyrics seem clearly targeted at someone quite inoffensive, causing speculation that it was indeed about Sheffield.
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Legal ControversyNorman Sheffield denied the allegations Mercury implied in the song and threatened to sue Queen for defamation. He even wrote a fond response to Freddie with a song called "Reputation."
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Song Structure"Death on Two Legs" is a complex song, comprising numerous distinct sections including balladic, hard rock, and operatic segments, showcasing the diverse capabilities of the band.
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Musical CompositionThe track features excellent guitar work from Brian May, including eccentric sounds fed through an effects pedal that produce a soaring, shrill noise that complements the song’s vitriolic tone.
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Performance DifficultyDue to the song's demanding vocals, Mercury would sometimes skip or alter high notes during live performances.
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Album TransitionThe song seamlessly transitions into the next track on the album, "Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon," making it one of Queen's signature song transitions.
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Cultural ImpactDespite its controversial backstory, "Death on Two Legs" is hailed as an example of Queen's ability to merge rock with opera and is often highlighted for its innovative composition.
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