We Will Rock You
Queen
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Give me, body - give me - body - body - give me your body Don't talk, don't talk, don't talk, don't talk, don't talk Baby don't talk Body language Body language Body language Give me your body Just give me - yeah - your body Give me - yeah - your body Don't talk Body language ha ha Body language Body language You got red lips Snakes in your eyes Long legs, great thighs You've got the cutest ass I've ever seen Knock me down for a six anytime anytime Mmm ha Look at me - I gotta case of body language Look at me - I gotta case of body language ha ha haa Look at me - I gotta case of body language Look at me - I gotta case of body language Of body language - of body language - ha - yeah Sexy body, sexy, sexy body I want your body Baby you're hot Body language hah Body language huh Body language aah Body language yeah Body language aah Body language huh Body language hah Body language hah Body language
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Written by: Brian Harold May
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14 facts about this song
Creation"We Will Rock You" was written by Brian May, the guitarist for the band Queen, and was originally released in 1977.
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Song OriginThe chant of the song was born out of a concert where crowd participation created a beat for the band - hands clapping and foot stomping.
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Double FeatureThe song was released as a 'Double A-side' single, which means it was promoted and marketed alongside another song from the same album. In this case, "We Are the Champions" was the other featured track.
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Album Release"We Will Rock You" is from the band's sixth studio album "News Of The World".
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MessageThough the song's words are few, it carries a profound message about the transience of worldly success and power.
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SuccessThe song wasn’t an instant hit in America upon its initial release. It only reached No. 4 on Billboard’s Rock chart, but its longevity has long outlasted many No. 1s from that time.
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Usage in Popular CultureIt is often played at sports facilities, movie trailers, commercials, TV shows, and during other public events.
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Cover VersionsDespite being distinctly identified with Queen, the song has been covered and sampled by a number of artists, including Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Linkin Park, Green Day, and others.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 2001, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Additionally, it is ranked number 330 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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Live PerformancesThe live performance of this song typically involves crowd participation, which reinforces the song's legacy and cultural relevance.
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VariationsThere exist several versions of the song, including live ones, a "fast" version used in concert, and a remix for the "News of the World - 40th Anniversary Edition" re-release in 2017.
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Music ElementsThe song is noteworthy for having no instruments (except for the final guitar chord) for the first half of the song.
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Notable PerformanceIn 1985, Queen performed ‘We Will Rock You’ at the charity concert Live Aid. The song’s use of call and response, in this context, made for one of the most memorable performances in rock history.
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Stage MusicalThe song lent its title to a musical, also called We Will Rock You, which premiered in London’s West End in 2002, featuring the music of Queen.
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