Love Kills
Freddie Mercury
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Love don't give no compensation Love don't pay no bills Love don't give no indication Love just won't stand still Love kills, drills you through your heart Love kills, scars you from the start It's just a living pastime Ruining your heartline Stays for a lifetime won't let you go Cause love (love) love (love) love won't leave you alone Love won't take no reservations Love is no square deal Hey love don't give no justification It strikes like cold steel Love kills, drills you through your heart Love kills, scars you from the start It's just a living pastime Burning your lifeline Gives you as hard time won't let you go Cause love (love) love (love) love won't leave you alone Hey love can play with your emotions Open invitation to your heart Hey love kills Play with your emotions Open invitation to your heart to your heart Love kills love kills Hey hey Love kills (love kills) Love kills (kills kills kills) Love can play with your emotions Open invitation Love kills, hey, drills you through your heart Love kills, scars you from the start It's just a living pastime Ruining your heartline Won't let you go Love kills, hey, drills you through your heart Love kills, tears you right apart It won't let go it won't let go Love kills, yeah
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Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY, FREDERICK MERCURY, GIORGIO MORODER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Musical Artist"Love Kills" is a song by Freddie Mercury, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band, Queen. Mercury is considered one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music.
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Release DetailsThe track was first released on 10th September, 1984 as a single from the album "Metropolis".
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Soundtrack ContributionThe song "Love Kills" is part of the soundtrack for a re-released version of the 1927 silent film, "Metropolis". The new version was directed by Giorgio Moroder, an influential Italian producer, and songwriter.
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Chart PerformanceThough initially critic reviews were mixed, it ranked number 10 in the UK Singles Chart, making it Freddie's first top-ten solo hit.
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CollaborationViola Wills Version:** In 1985, disco artist, Viola Wills, collaborated with Freddie on a different version of "Love Kills". It was more upbeat and dance-oriented, which contrasted the original ballad-like nature of the song.
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Queen VersionA version of the song was reworked by the band, Queen for the 'Queen Forever' compilation album in 2014. This version was named "Love Kills- The Ballad."
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Songwriting CreditsThe song "Love Kills" was co-written by Freddie Mercury and Giorgio Moroder. It was Mercury's first songwriting effort outside of Queen.
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Music VideoThe original music video for "Love Kills" includes scenes from the film "Metropolis" and Freddie Mercury performing in front of a microphone in a recording studio.
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Multiple ReleasesThe song has been re-released multiple times over the years. In 2006, it was released on the 'Solo' collection and in 2000 as part of 'The Freddie Mercury Album'.
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Award NominationDespite its initial mixed reviews, "Love Kills" was nominated for 'Best Original Song' at the Golden Globe Awards in 1985.
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ConceptLyrically, the song depicts the idea of love being a destructive force, expressing Freddie's vulnerable and sensitive side.
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