Life Is Real (Song For Lennon)
Queen · Singles Collection Vol. 2 [2009]
Guilt stains on my pillow
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
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)
Queen's 'Life Is Real (Song For Lennon)' stands as a poignant tribute to John Lennon, blending the band's signature rock energy with a reflective tone. Recorded during the late 1970s, the track appears on their Singles Collection Vol. 2, marking a significant moment in their discography where they honored a contemporary icon. The song captures the essence of friendship and mutual respect between the two legendary figures, avoiding direct lyrical imitation to focus instead on the emotional weight of the collaboration. It remains a notable example of Queen's ability to integrate personal homage into their broader musical narrative, showcasing their versatility beyond their typical anthems.