Life Is Real (Song For Lennon)
Queen · Singles Collection 2 [2009]
Blood on my terraces
Torsos in my closet, shadows from my past
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real, so real
Sleeping is my leisure
Waking up in a mind field
Dreaming just a pleasure
Love is a roulette wheel
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real, oh yeah
Success is my breathing space
I brought it on myself
I will price it
I will catch it
I can take it or leave it
Loneliness is my hiding place
Breast feeding my self what more can I say
I have swallowed the bitter pill
I can taste it, I can taste it
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real
Music will be my mistress
Loving like a whore
Lennon is a genius
Living in every pore
Life is real
Life is real
Life is real, so real
Life is cruel
Life is a bitch
Life is real
So real
Life is real
Life is real
Yeah
Life is real
Life Is Real (Song For Lennon)
Released as a single in 1980, this track by Queen serves as a poignant tribute to John Lennon, reflecting the band's deep respect for his legacy following his death. The song appears on the Singles Collection 2 compilation and stands as a significant song in the group's discography during their final years. With its driving rhythm and melodic structure, the recording captures the band's ability to blend rock energy with emotional depth. It was written to honor Lennon's impact on music and culture, showcasing Queen's commitment to paying homage to their contemporaries. The piece remains a notable example of the band's late-career output, often performed live to acknowledge the enduring friendship between the two legendary figures.