Spread Your Wings
Queen · The Crown Jewels [1998]
Over and over again
knew it was time, he made up his mind
to leave his dead life behind.
His boss said to him, boy you better begin
to get those crazy notions right out of your head
Sammy who do you think that you are
you should have been sweeping, up the emerald bar
Spread your wings and fly away
fly away, far away, spread your little wings
and fly away, fly away, far away
pull yourself together cause you know you should do better
thats because your a free man
He spends his evenings alone in his hotel room
keeping his thoughts to himself
he'll be leaving soon, wishing he was miles and miles away
nothing in his world, nothing could make him stay
Since he was small, had no luck at all
nothing came easy to him
now it was time, he made up his mind,
this could be my last chance
His boss said to him, now listen boy, your always dreaming
you've got no real ambition, you want get very far
Sammy boy, don't you know who you are
why can't you be happy at the emerald bar
So honey Spread your wings and fly away
fly away, far away, spread your little wings
and fly away, fly away, far away
pull yourself together cause you know you should do better
thats because your a free man
Cmon honey
Spread Your Wings
Spread Your Wings stands as a defining track from Queen's 1977 album News of the World, showcasing the band's signature blend of hard rock and anthemic power. Written by guitarist Brian May, the song features a soaring vocal performance by Freddie Mercury and intricate guitar work that became a staple of their live performances. The track explores themes of freedom and resilience, delivered through a dynamic arrangement that builds from a gentle opening into a powerful crescendo. As part of Queen's extensive discography, it remains a beloved example of their ability to craft emotionally resonant rock music that transcends generations. The recording captures the band at a creative peak, balancing melodic accessibility with the complex harmonies and instrumental prowess that defined their sound during this era.