My Fairy King
Queen · Queen 40 Limited Edition Collector's Box Set [2011]
In the land where horses born with eagle wings
And honey bees have lost their stings
There's singing forever, ooh yeah
Lion's den with fallow deer
And rivers made from wine so clear
Flow on and on forever
Dragons fly like sparrows thru' the air
And baby lambs where Samson dares
To go on on on on on on
My fairy king can see things
He rules the air and turns the tides
That are not there for you and me
Ooh yeah he guides the winds
My fairy king can do right and nothing wrong
Ah, then came man to savage in the night
To run like thieves and to kill like knives
To take away the power from the magic hand
To bring about the ruin to the promised land, aah, aah
They turn the milk into sour
Like the blue in the blood of my veins
Why can't you see it
Fire burning in hell with the cry of screaming pain
Son of heaven set me free and let me go
Sea turn dry no salt from sand
Seasons fly no helping hand
Teeth don't shine like pearls for poor man's eyes, aah
Someone someone has drained the colour from my wings
Broken my fairy circle ring
And shamed the king in all his pride
Changed the winds and wronged the tides
Mother Mercury Mercury
Look what they've done to me
I cannot run I cannot hide
La la la la la la la la la la la la
About My Fairy King
"My Fairy King" is a track by Queen, released as part of the 2011 Queen 40 Limited Edition Collector's Box Set. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of hard rock and theatrical flair, featuring Freddie Mercury's distinctive vocal delivery and Brian May's innovative use of the guitar synthesizer. While often associated with the band's broader catalog of theatrical rock, this recording highlights their ability to craft dramatic narratives through music. It stands as a testament to Queen's enduring influence on rock music, showcasing their commitment to pushing musical boundaries and delivering high-energy performances that have captivated audiences for decades. The track remains a staple of their live shows and studio recordings, reflecting the band's unique ability to merge complex instrumentation with emotional depth.