Is This the World We Created...?
Queen
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Just look at all those hungry mouths we have to feed Take a look at all the suffering we breed So many lonely faces scattered all around Searching for what they need Is this the world we created? What did we do it for Is this the world we invaded Against the law So it seems in the end Is this what we're all living for today The world that we created You know that everyday a helpless child is born Who needs some loving care inside a happy home Somewhere a wealthy man is sitting on his throne Waiting for life to go by Wooh, is this the world we created? We made it all our own Is this the world we devastated, right to the bone If there's a God in the sky looking down What can he think of what we've done To the world that he created
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Written by: BRIAN MAY, FREDDIE MERCURY
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Is This the World We Created...?" was written by Queen’s lead singer, Freddie Mercury, and lead guitarist, Brian May. Both members contributed equally to crafting the lyrics and melody for the track.
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Album PlacementThis song was the closing track on Queen's eleventh studio album, titled "The Works", which was released in 1984.
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RecordingThe track was recorded in August 1983 at Record Plant Studios in Los Angeles, California.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics are deeply contemplative and address themes of worldwide poverty and suffering. It reflects the band’s concerns about the state of the world.
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PerformanceIt's usually performed as a duo by Mercury and May, both playing acoustic guitars. Notably, Mercury would occasionally swap his piano for a guitar when performing this song.
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Live Aid PerformanceQueen performed "Is This the World We Created...?" as part of their legendary set at Live Aid in 1985. The pared-down, acoustic performance stood out among the high energy rock performances of the day.
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Song DurationThe song is one of Queen's shortest, at only 2 minutes and 13 seconds long. Despite its short length, it left a lasting impact on fans due to its heart-tugging theme and poignant lyrics.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its meaningful lyrics and raw, stripped-down acoustic sound. It is often lauded as one of Queen’s most thought-provoking songs.
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Charity AssociationThis song has since been associated with many charity events, solidifying the band’s commitment to humanitarian efforts. It was notably performed at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in 1992.
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Pop CultureFormer Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Slash quoted a line from this song "... Just think about it ..." during an MTV Interview in 1988. This shows how the song's message of considering the state of the world touched other artists as well.
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Digital StreamAs of the beginning of 2020, the song had more than 10 million streams on Spotify, demonstrating its continued relevancy and appeal to listeners.
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