Son and Daughter
Queen · Queen
I want you
Tried to be a son and daughter rolled into one
You said you'd equal any man for having your fun
Now didn't you feel surprised to find
The cap just didn't fit
The world expects a man
To buckle down and to shovel shit
What'll you do for loving
When it's only just begun?
I want you to be a woman
Tried to be a teacher and a fisher of men
An equal people preacher
Will you lead us all the same?
Well I travelled all round the world
A brand new word for day
Watching the time mustn't linger behind
Pardon me I have to get away
What'll you think of heaven
If it's back from where you came?
I want you to be a woman
I want you to be a woman yeah
Tried to be a son and daughter rolled into one
You said you'd equal any man for having your fun
Now didn't you feel surprised to find
The cap just didn't fit
The world expects a man
To buckle down and to shovel shit
What'll you do for loving
When it's only just begun?
I want you to be a woman
Tried to be a teacher and a fisher of men
An equal people preacher
Will you lead us all the same?
Well I travelled all round the world
A brand new word for day
Watching the time mustn't linger behind
Pardon me I have to get away
What'll you think of heaven
If it's back from where you came?
I want you to be a woman
I want you to be a woman yeah
Son and Daughter
Released in 1974 on the album Queen, "Son and Daughter" stands as a poignant narrative ballad written by Freddie Mercury and co-written with John Deacon. The track explores themes of familial love and the complexities of parent-child relationships, delivered through Mercury's distinctive vocal style and the band's signature rock arrangement. As a key component of their early discography, the song reflects the band's evolving songwriting maturity during the mid-1970s, blending emotional depth with their characteristic theatrical flair. It remains a celebrated example of Queen's ability to craft personal stories within a grand musical framework, showcasing the group's enduring influence on rock balladry.