Who Wants To Live Forever
Queen · Platinum Collection 1-3 [2001]
There's no time for us
There's no place for us
What is this thing that builds our dreams yet slips away
From us
Who wants to live forever
Who wants to live forever....?
There's no chance for us
It's all decided for us
This world has only one sweet moment set aside for us
Who wants to live forever
Who wants to live forever?
Who dares to love forever?
When love must die
But touch my tears with your lips
Touch my world with your fingertips
And we can have forever
And we can love forever
Forever is our today
Who wants to live forever
Who wants to live forever?
Forever is our today
Who waits forever anyway?
There's no place for us
What is this thing that builds our dreams yet slips away
From us
Who wants to live forever
Who wants to live forever....?
There's no chance for us
It's all decided for us
This world has only one sweet moment set aside for us
Who wants to live forever
Who wants to live forever?
Who dares to love forever?
When love must die
But touch my tears with your lips
Touch my world with your fingertips
And we can have forever
And we can love forever
Forever is our today
Who wants to live forever
Who wants to live forever?
Forever is our today
Who waits forever anyway?
Who Wants To Live Forever
Released in 1974 on A Night At The Opera, this track stands as a defining anthem of the rock opera genre. Fronted by Freddie Mercury's soaring vocals and Brian May's iconic guitar work, the song blends theatrical flair with hard rock energy to explore themes of mortality and the human desire to transcend death. Its dramatic build and memorable chorus have cemented its status as a staple of Queen's discography, influencing countless artists across rock and pop genres. The recording remains a testament to the band's ability to merge complex musical arrangements with emotional depth, ensuring its enduring relevance in popular culture.