Queen - I Want To Break Free

"I Want to Break Free" is one of the iconic songs by the legendary rock band Queen, released in 1984 as part of the album The Works. The song was written by Queen's bassist John Deacon, and has become one of the most recognizable songs worldwide.

Interesting Facts about "I Want to Break Free"

Song Meaning: The song talks about wanting to break free from limitations or restrictive relationships, but is also often interpreted as a general song of freedom.

Controversial Music Video: The music video is famous for featuring the members of Queen dressed as female characters from the British soap opera Coronation Street. It was originally intended as a humorous parody, but some viewers, especially in the United States, misinterpreted the video, which caused the song to lose its popularity there.

Global Success: Although in the United States the song did not become as big as Queen's other hits, in Europe, Latin America, and many other countries, the song became very popular and is often considered an anthem of freedom and rebellion.

Unique Musical Part: This song features a synthesizer solo played by Fred Mandel instead of Brian May’s signature guitar solo, making it sound a little different from most other Queen songs.

This song is still widely played and has become an anthem for many freedom movements around the world. Do you like this song because of its lyrics, melody, or maybe because of its iconic music video?