Mad The Swine
Queen · Queen In Nuce
But this time I wear no sandals
Ages past I gave all you people
Food and water
Three feet tall so very small I'm no trouble
I bring thunder lightning sun and the rain
For all the people in the land
A message of love
I bring you from up above
All good children gather around
Come join your hands and sing along
They call me mad the swine
I guess I'm mad the swine
I've come to save you save you
Mad the swine
Mad the swine
So all you people gather around
Hold out your hands and praise the Lord
I woke up on the water just as before
I'll help the meek and the mild and believers and the blind
And all the creatures great and small
Let me take you to the river without a ford
Oh and then one day you realise
You're all the same we've been in life
All I've come to say just like before
They call me mad the swine
I'm mad the swine
I've come to save you save you
Mad the swine
Mad the swine
So all you people gather around
Hold out your hands and praise the Lord
Ooh
Oh now
So all you people gather around
Hold out your hands and praise the Lord
Don't ever fail me
Mad the swine
Mad the swine
I've come to save you save you
Oh now
Mad the swine
Mad the swine
So all you people gather around
Hold out your hands and praise the Lord
Hands and praise the Lord
Praise the Lord
I'll get down on my knees and praise the Lord
Mad The Swine
Mad The Swine stands as a notable early recording from Queen, appearing on their debut album, Queen II. Released in 1974, the track captures the band's formative hard rock sound, characterized by Freddie Mercury's dynamic vocal delivery and the group's emerging theatrical flair. As part of Queen's initial discography, the song reflects the experimental energy that would later define their global success. The recording showcases the band's ability to blend heavy riffs with intricate harmonies, establishing a foundation for their extensive catalogue. While often overshadowed by later anthems, this work remains a significant song in the band's early history, demonstrating the creative direction that propelled them toward becoming one of rock music's most influential acts.