I Want It All
Queen
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Adventure seeker on an empty street Just an alley creeper, light on his feet A young fighter screaming, with no time for doubt With the pain and anger can't see a way out It ain't much I'm asking, I heard him say Gotta find me a future move out of my way I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now Listen all you people, come gather round I gotta get me a game plan, gotta shake you to the ground But just give me, huh, what I know is mine People do you hear me, just gimme the sign It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth Here's to the future for the dreams of youth I want it all (give it all I want it all) I want it all (yeah) I want it all and I want it now I want it all (yes I want it all) I want it all hey I want it all and I want it now I'm a man with a one track mind So much to do in one lifetime (people do you hear me) Not a man for compromise and where's and why's and living lies So I'm living it all, yes I'm living it all And I'm giving it all, and I'm giving it all Oh oh yeah yeah ha ha ha ha ha Yeah yeah yeah yeah I want it all It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth Here's to the future Hear the cry of youth (hear the cry of youth) (hear the cry of youth) I want it all, I want it all, I want it all and I want it now I want it all yeah yeah yeah I want it all, I want it all and I want it now Oh oh oh oh oh And I want it (now) I want it, I want it Oh ha
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Written by: Roger Taylor, John Deacon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Integrity Music
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"I Want It All" was released as part of Queen's thirteenth studio album, "The Miracle" in 1989.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's highest-charting songs of the late 1980s.
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Song InspirationThe title of the song supposedly came from Queen guitarist Brian May's second wife, Anita Dobson's favorite phrase.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Want It All" featured a 'return to Queen's rock roots', with a small, close set and simple staging.
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TributeThis song has been covered by many artists and bands as a tribute to Queen, showcasing its popularity and impact.
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Brian May's Solo"I Want It All" is revered for Brian May's guitar virtuosity, with many considering his solo in this song as one of his best.
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Live PerformancesEven though Freddie Mercury, the band's lead vocalist, was in deteriorating health at the time, the song continues to be a regular feature in the band’s live performances, now fronted by Adam Lambert.
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Song MeaningDespite its anthem-like sound, the song is actually about social commentary, specifically the band's desire for a world without divisions and walls.
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Signature PhraseThe phrase "I Want It All " was adopted as a slogan by the band and adorns many pieces of Queen merchandise.
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Compilation AlbumsApart from "The Miracle" album, "I Want It All" has been featured in several Queen compilation albums, including "Greatest Hits II" and "Absolute Greatest".
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