Death On Two Legs
Queen · Live Killers [1979]
You suck my blood like a leech
You break the law and you preach
Screw my brain till it hurts
You've taken all my money - and you want more
Misguided old mule
With your pigheaded rules
With your narrow-minded cronies who are fools
Of the first division
Death on two legs
You're tearing me apart
Death on two legs
You never had a heart of your own
Kill joy, bad guy
Big talking, small fry
You're just an old barrow-boy
Have you found a new toy to replace me
Can you face me
But now you can kiss my ass goodbye
Feel good, are you satisfied ?
Do you feel like suicide (I think you should)
Is your conscience all right
Does it plague you at night
Do you feel good - feel good
Aah
Talk like a big business tycoon
But you're just a hot-air balloon
So no one gives you a damn
You're just an overgrown school-boy
Let me tan your hide
A dog with disease
You're the king of the 'sleaze'
Put your money where your mouth is Mr. know all
Was the fin on your back part of the deal...(a shark!)
Death on two legs
Tearing me apart
Death on two legs
You've never had a heart of your own
(You never did, right from the start)
Insane, you should be put inside
You're a sewer-rat decaying in a cesspool of pride
Should be made unemployed
Make yourself null-and-void
Make me feel good
I feel good
Death On Two Legs
Released on the 1979 live album Live Killers, 'Death On Two Legs' stands as a pivotal moment in Queen's evolution, marking their transition from theatrical rock to a more mature, blues-inflected sound. Recorded during the band's final tour before Freddie Mercury's passing, the track features a distinctive double bass line that anchors the song's heavy, soulful groove. The recording captures the band's raw energy and improvisational spirit, showcasing their ability to blend hard rock with elements of R&B and blues. As one of the most powerful live performances in their discography, it remains a definitive example of Queen's ability to transform studio material into a visceral, high-energy concert experience that defined their legacy.

