We Are The Champions

Queen · Icon [2013]

I've paid my dues

time after time

I've done my sentence

but commited no crime

and bad mistakes

I've made a few

I've had my share of sand kicked in my face

but I've come through

(And we mean to go on, and on, and on, and on)

We are the champions, my friend

and we'll keep on fighting

till the end

We are the champions

We are the champions

No time for losers

'Cause We are the champions

Of the world

I've taken my bows

and my curtain calls

you brought me fame and fortune

and everything that goes with it

I thank you all

but it's been no bed of roses

no pleasure cruise

I consider it a challenge before

the whole human race

And I ain't gonna lose

(And we mean to go on, and on, and on, and on)

We are the champions, my friend

and we'll keep on fighting

till the end

We are the champions

We are the champions

No time for losers

'Cause We are the champions

Of the world

We are the champions, my friend

and we'll keep on fighting

till the end

We are the champions

We are the champions

No time for losers

'Cause We are the champions

We Are The Champions

Released in 1977 as the closing track on Queen's album A Night At The Opera, "We Are The Champions" stands as one of the most recognizable anthems in rock history. Written by Freddie Mercury and co-produced by John Deacon, the song synthesizes the band's signature blend of operatic flair and driving rock rhythms. Its triumphant melody and call-and-response chorus have transcended its original theatrical context to become a universal symbol of victory and resilience. The recording, featuring Mercury's distinctive vocal delivery and Brian May's iconic guitar solo, remains a cornerstone of the band's discography. Decades later, the track continues to define the legacy of Queen, serving as a cultural touchstone for celebrations worldwide.