Living on My Own

Freddie Mercury

About Living on My Own

"Living on My Own" is a song by Freddie Mercury, originally included in his first solo album Mr. Bad Guy. It was released as a single (backed with "My Love Is Dangerous") in September 1985 in the United Kingdom where it peaked at number 50. The July 1985 release in the United States had "She Blows Hot and Cold" as its B-side.


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1994
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Dee do dee do day
Dee do dee do dee do dee do day oh

Sometimes I feel I'm gonna break down and cry, so lonely
Nowhere to go, nothing to do with my time
I get lonely, so lonely, living on my own.

Sometimes I feel I'm always walking too fast, so lonely
And everything is coming down on me, down on me, I go crazy
Oh so crazy, living on my own.

Dee do de de, dee do de de
I don't have no time for no monkey business
Dee do de de, dee do de de
I get so lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, yeah
Got to be some good times ahead

Sometimes I feel nobody gives me no warning
Find my head is always up in the clouds in a dreamworld
It's not easy, living on my own, my own, my own

Dee do de de (lonely), dee do de de (lonely)
I don't have no time for no monkey business
Dee do de de, dee do de de
I get so lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, yeah
Got to be some good times ahead

C'mon baby

Dee do de de, dee do de de
I don't have no time for no monkey business
Dee do de de, dee do de de
I get so lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, yeah
Got to be some good times ahead

Yeah baby
Di di di di
Dibby dibby du-wop du-wop
yeah y-y-y-y-y-y-ow-yeah
Living on my own, living on my own
Living on my own, living on my own, wooh
da, day, day, day, day
di, di, di, di, di, di, di
Be-dop, be-dop, be-dop, be-dop
Be-dop, be-dop, be-dop, be-dop
Be-dop, be-dop, be-dop, be-dop
Woh!

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Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા‌, Pharōkh Balsārā‌); 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range. As a songwriter, Mercury composed many hits for Queen, including "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "We Are the Champions". In addition to his work with Queen, he led a solo career, and also occasionally served as a producer and guest musician (piano or vocals) for other artists. He died of bronchopneumonia brought on by AIDS on 24 November 19… more »

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Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY

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10 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"Living on My Own" is a song by Freddie Mercury, the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. It was originally included in his first solo album "Mr. Bad Guy" in 1985.
Song Re-release
After Mercury's death in 1991, the song was re-released in 1993 and it topped the UK Singles Chart for two weeks. This happens to be Freddie's only solo number one single.
Music Video
The music video for "Living on My Own" was recorded at Mercury's 39th Black and White Dress birthday party in Munich in 1985. It features Freddie and his guests in outrageous costumes, dancing and partying wildly.
Songs's Remix
The 1993 re-release was a remix by No More Brothers, which had substantial sound differences from the original, including new instrumentation and a faster tempo.
Lyrics'
The song's lyrics refer to Mercury's constant partying and how he was continually living his life on his own terms, despite the loneliness and isolation it sometimes caused.
Commercial Success
When first released in the UK in September 1985, it only managed to peak at number 50. However, upon its re-release in 1993, it hit the top of the UK Singles chart, making it Mercury's only solo number 1 hit, and stayed there for two weeks.
Certification
After Mercury's death, due to the success of the re-release, "Living On My Own" was certified gold by the BPI for sales over 400,000.
Worldwide Success
Besides topping the charts in the UK, the remixed version also became number one in Ireland and reached the top ten in numerous other countries.
Controversial Video
The music video was initially banned by several stations including the BBC due to scenes of cross-dressing and Mercury's flamboyant costume.
Awards
The 1993 remix of the song won an Ivor Novello Award for Best Selling A Side.

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