Other theories include the song being about Freddie's return to the trauma of being forced out of his native Zanzibar when he was a teenager. Suggested meanings of "Bohemian Rhapsody" include a veiled account of his sexuality and the impact this had on his relationship with his close friend Mary Austen. The song was written by Freddie Mercury, lead singer of Queen.
The song title is thought to be a twist on Franz Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody." For non-music history buffs, The Hungarian Rhapsodies is a set of 19 piano pieces based on Hungarian folk themes, composed by Franz Liszt in the mid-1800s. Think about it, do you know what the heck they are singing about? Most people just do their best to sound out the Italian words.įunny thing is, "Bohemian Rhapsody" is actually one of the least-understood songs in the history of rock and roll. I bet you didn't actually know that these were the words of the song. "I see a little silhouetto of a manScaramouch, scaramouch will you do the fandangoThunderbolt and lightning very very frightening meGallileo, Gallileo,Gallileo, Gallileo,Gallileo Figaro - magnifico" The song manages to be musically inquisitive while hilariously goofy at the same time, which is part of the reason that it is loved and remembered by so many. Whenever it comes on you can't help but join in with a silly voice. The song was released in 1975 by the rock band Queen on their album A Night At The Opera. "Because I'm easy come, easy goA little high, little lowAnyway the wind blows, doesn't really matter to me, to me" Somehow this song has managed to make its way through all generations as just one of those "sing-along-songs" that everyone knows. In November 2013, Gaynor released a gospel album entitled We Will Survive, which includes a new, updated remix of "I Will Survive" by DJ Shpank in both extended and radio edit formats. The song is often referred to as the Queer Anthem. There was an overall lack of acceptance of LGBT individuals at the time. "I Will Survive" had a particularly large influence within the LGBT community at the time of its release in the late seventies.
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"Oh no, not I, I will surviveOh, as long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay aliveI've got all my life to liveAnd I've got all my love to give and I'll surviveI will survive, hey, hey" The song's narrative of personal strength following a devastating breakup resonated with all people.
"I Will Survive" has remained a popular disco song for decades. The song is off of her album, Love Tracks. "At first I was afraid, I was petrifiedKept thinking I could never live without you by my side" Gloria Gaynor's 1978 hit song "I Will Survive" has become an iconic breakup song and karaoke anthem.
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