Meaning of “We Will Rock You” by Queen
Queen’s “We Will Rock You” is a song known more for its highly-infectious chorus than for its overall lyrical content. In other words, the general meaning of this song is widely understood, but the story being told therein is largely unknown.
This song follows the life of a male through three stages – childhood, adulthood and his elder years. And life is not easy for this person. For example, in his youth, he is presented as a dirty, disappointing street boy. However, despite this he seems very – if not overly – optimistic about his future.
His manhood still finds him on the streets. Despite this, instead of aimlessly kicking cans, he now seems to have found a concrete cause in life. Also he is still optimistic about the future.
However, in his old age we find that he actually made little, if any, progress. In fact he is described as being “poor” and seems to be going through the same issues he went through as a child. Also he still has yet to find “peace” and obviously contentment. So when you look solely at the life’s journey of the individual who is the subject of this song, the logical conclusion would be that “We Will Rock You” is a track about vain, failed ambitions.
However, the chorus of the song is highly-energetic and anything but depressing. So if the chorus is actually related to the story of this individual, the likely explanation would be that it is symbolic of the high level of confidence he had throughout most of his life, as indeed the boy even sings it at the beginning of the track.
But that being said, it is also possible that the verses and the chorus are unrelated, with the latter being added primarily due to its mass appeal. Either way, “We Will Rock You” will continue to serve as a song played at sporting events and other venues where the desired effect is to inspire a person or group of individuals.
Thanks!
There are lots of people who completely get it wrong, but i understood the song when i first listened to it. But thanks for this too and its a yeah great song man
does this song have anything to do with LGBTQ+ community
F*** NO. There’s no Peter puffing going on in this rock tune sissy boy.
You do know the lead singer of Queen was gay, right?
He was bi lol
“”bi””, right…
he was gay but this song was written by the Lead Guitarist Brian May (who wasn’t gay) and not Freddie Mercury (who was gay). According to Brian the song is about making an impact on the world
then what does waving ur banner all over the place refer to
Believe it or not, people used to have something more important to stand for than who they sleep with.
protests in general, can we just not believe there are more causes to fight for apart from lgbtq or blm?
When this song was written in 1977 , no one would dare wave a “banner” praising being gay. People didn’t that back then. Ask anyone who was in their 20’s!
Peter puffing? That sounds homophobic
This is the best you can do? “Sissy Boy”. Loser
he is gay- ?
I heard that it was about Pride originally. Also Freddie Mercury was a bi icon, so it’s very likely. A bicon, if you will.
Where did you hear that? Cause Brian wrote it not Freddie
I don’t think so, because Brian May wrote it not Freddie
no, f*gs aren’t the only oppressed group in this sick world
Dude seriously. You suck and need mental help. We all know you’re insecure but there is no need to take it out on anybody. I mean you are correct about lgbtqia+ not being the only oppressed group but the word you used is a slur nonetheless. As well lgbtqia+ people have never claimed to be.
Also Freddie Mercury was married to a women but also had a relationship with a man so yeah he was bi.
Actually never married, just called her his wife long after they were together. They were best friends and shared a deep love however, He came out to her as self identified Gay. so you aren’t entirely correct, nor is your comment appropriate. gay bashing is bizarre.
Fun fact! There are 82 *stomp* *stomp* *clap*s in We Will Rock You!
Thank you for making me smile 🙂
I always thought that it was about the plight of Palestinians in Israel. Though they did not have weapons equal to the Israelis, that they would use what they had.
“…the plight of the Palestinians…?” They are not a government. Palestinian is the Roman name for Philistines. It is their leaders who cause all the fighting, not the Israelis. At the end of the day, Israel will prevail.
My whole thing with this awesome song is.. I sing it.. and still believe it should have been “f” instead of rock, you stays, and there is perfect space for “up” .. it is what it is
I always thought this was a song you sing when you achieve something and all the haters told you you couldn’t do it and no one could put you back into your place
F*** all you liberals I’m a Christian and it ain’t fun with you all screwing up my childhood
I find it hard to believe that you’re Christian if you would use such foul language, especially online, when you have the ability to censor and/or edit what you say.
As to the meaning of the song: I believe it is simply about perseverance, and standing up for what you believe in, even when the whole world is against you and treating you like dirt.
Judge NOT
Why are you talking about your childhood in the past tense?
“Why are you talking about your childhood in the past tense?”
THAT was rich…
wow
never knew there was so much argument about a rock song out there
Seem to be sang from the perspective of a watcher not a human
I always thought it described the rise of the Hitler’s party
I always thought it ws the leadup to a big event or battle being played at the start of sports events.
Some of the most ridiculous comments I have ever read!
Love the song. Naturally handycap but with courage struggled to live up the world for the best honoured life updated in the future.
IMO, I feel like this song symbolizes perseverance and standing up for yourself, no matter what anyone thinks.
I think it’s about the labor protests in Britain. Like union workers, strikes.
Jeezus
I was curious what this song was about after reading the NDE testimony of 3-year old PK Colton Burpo who insisted that angels sang to him, but refused his request “We will, We will Rock You!”
With all this speculation, I’m still not sure, but it can’t be good.?
YOU all got it wrong, It means that when everyone considers you a failure, we’ll still support your efforts, no matter what the result is.
There’s a thread with so many opinions, yet no facts. According to Brian May, it was written as an optimistic child and young man who ended up losing faith/hope Don’t read into it so much
I swear over half of this comment section, ABOUT A SONG, is discussing the LGBTQ community
These comments funny