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Lyrics of Spread Your Wings - Live by Queen
verse
Sammy was low
Just watching the show
Over and over again
He knew it was time
He′d made up his mind
To leave his dead life behind
pre-chorus
His boss said to him, "Boy, you'd better begin
To get those crazy notions right out of your head"
Sammy, who do you think that you are?
You should′ve been sweeping up the Emerald Bar
chorus
Spread your wings and fly away
Fly away, far away
Spread your little wings and fly away
Fly away, far away
verse
Pull yourself together
'Cause you know you should do better
That's because you′re a free man
He spends his evenings alone in his hotel room
Keeping his thoughts to himself, he′d be leaving soon
Wishing he was miles and miles away
Nothing in this world, nothing would make him stay
Since he was small
Had no luck at all
Nothing came easy to him
Now it was time
He'd made up his mind
This could be my last chance
pre-chorus
His boss said to him, "Now listen, boy
You′re always dreaming
You've got no real ambition, you won′t get very far"
Sammy boy, don't you know who you are?
Why can′t you be happy at the Emerald Bar?
chorus
So honey, spread your wings and fly away
Fly away, far away
Spread your little wings and fly away
Fly away, far away
verse
Pull yourself together
'Cause you know you should do better
That's because you′re a free man
outro
Come on, honey
Fly with me
Writer(s): John Deacon
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The song 'Spread Your Wings' by Queen tells the story of Sammy, who feels trapped in a mundane life and dreams of breaking free to pursue his aspirations. The lyrics encourage embracing freedom, taking risks, and pursuing one's dreams, symbolized by spreading one's wings and flying away from constraints and limitations.
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Themes
Self-discovery and freedom
• Spread your wings and fly away
• He'd made up his mind to leave his dead life behind
• That's because you're a free man
Ambition and dreams
• This could be my last chance
• You've got no real ambition, you won't get very far
• You're always dreaming
Isolation and longing
• He spends his evenings alone in his hotel room
• Nothing in this world, nothing would make him stay
• Wishing he was miles and miles away
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Moods
Freedom, empowerment, inspiration, social commentary, hope
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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Last edit 12 months ago
Live Killers
Album • 1979 • 22 tracks
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