I'm Going Slightly Mad
Queen · Singles Collection Vol. 4 [2010]
And the meaning is oh so clear
One thousand and one yellow daffodils
Begin to dance in front of you - oh dear
Are they trying to tell you something ?
You're missing that one final screw
You're simply not in the pink my dear
To be honest you haven't got a clue
I'm going slightly mad
I'm going slightly mad
It finally happened - happened
It finally happened - ooh woh
It finally happened - I'm slightly mad - oh dear !
Ha ha ha ha ha
I'm one card short of a full deck
I'm not quite the shilling
One wave short of a shipwreck
I'm not my usual top billing
I'm coming down with a fever
I'm really out to sea
This kettle is boiling over
I think I'm a banana tree
Oh dear
I'm going slightly mad
I'm going slightly mad (I'm going slightly mad)
It finally happened - happened
It finally happened - uh huh
It finally happened - I'm slightly mad - oh dear !
Uh uh ah ah
Uh uh ah ah
I'm knitting with only one needle
Unravelling fast it's true
I'm driving only three wheels these days
But my dear, how about you ?
I'm going slightly mad
I'm going slightly mad
It finally happened
It finally happened - oh yes
It finally happened - I'm slightly mad !
Just very slightly mad !
And there you have it!
About I'm Going Slightly Mad
"I'm Going Slightly Mad" is a high-energy track from Queen's 1974 album *A Night at the Opera*, featuring Freddie Mercury's distinctive vocal delivery and the band's signature theatrical flair. The song serves as a dynamic interlude within the album's narrative, showcasing the group's ability to blend rock instrumentation with dramatic storytelling. Its inclusion on the *Singles Collection Vol. 4* highlights its status as a staple of the band's extensive catalogue, reflecting the enduring appeal of their work from the mid-1970s. The recording exemplifies the progressive rock genre's emphasis on complex structures and emotional intensity, cementing Queen's legacy as innovators who pushed musical boundaries while maintaining commercial success.