Flick Of The Wrist
Queen · Sheer Heart Attack
He says I'll have you seeing double
Mesmerize you when he's tongue tied
Simply with those eyes ooh
Synchronize your minds and see
The beast within him rise
Don't look back don't look back
It's a rip off
Flick of the wrist and you're dead baby
Blow him a kiss and you're mad
Flick of the wrist he'll eat your heart out
A dig in the ribs and then a kick in the head
He's taken an arm and taken a leg
All this time honey baby you've been had
Intoxicate your brain with what I'm sayin'
If not you'll lie in knee deep trouble
Prostitute yourself he says
Castrate your human pride ooh
Sacrifice your leisure days
Let me squeeze you 'till you've dried
Don't look back don't look back
It's a rip off
Work my fingers to my bones
I scream with pain I still make no impression
Seduce you with his money make machine
Cross collateralise big time money money
Reduce you to a muzak fake machine
Then the last goodbye
Flick of the wrist and you're dead baby
Blow him a kiss and you're mad
Flick of the wrist he'll eat your heart out
A dig in the ribs and then a kick in the head
He's taken an arm and taken a leg
All this time honey baby you've been had
About Flick Of The Wrist
"Flick Of The Wrist" stands as a pivotal track on Queen's 1974 album *Sheer Heart Attack*, marking a significant evolution in the band's sound. Released during a period of intense experimentation, the song features Freddie Mercury's distinctive falsetto and a driving rhythm that blends rock with orchestral elements. It serves as a bridge between the band's earlier hard rock style and the more complex, theatrical productions that would define their later work. The recording showcases the group's growing confidence in studio techniques, utilizing layered vocals and intricate arrangements that became hallmarks of their discography. As a staple of their live performances, the song remains a powerful demonstration of Queen's ability to merge theatricality with rock energy, cementing their legacy as innovators in progressive rock.