Love Kills

Freddie Mercury

About Love Kills

"Love Kills" is a song by Freddie Mercury, and his first song recorded as a solo artist. It was originally used in Giorgio Moroder's 1984 restoration and edit of the 1927 silent film Metropolis, as part of the film's new soundtrack. In 1985, the film was nominated at the 5th Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Musical Score, and the song itself was nominated for Worst Original Song. Nevertheless, the single reached number ten on the UK Singles Chart. "Love Kills" was also used for the closing credits of the 1993 film Loaded Weapon 1. In 2009, a cover version by English synthpop singer Little Boots was included on her extended plays Little Boots and Illuminations. In 2014, Brian May and Roger Taylor reworked a previously unreleased ballad version of the song for inclusion on the compilation Queen Forever, an album which focuses on Queen's love songs and ballads. 


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1984
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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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Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા‌, Pharōkh Balsārā‌); 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range. As a songwriter, Mercury composed many hits for Queen, including "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "We Are the Champions". In addition to his work with Queen, he led a solo career, and also occasionally served as a producer and guest musician (piano or vocals) for other artists. He died of bronchopneumonia brought on by AIDS on 24 November 19… more »

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Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY, FREDERICK MERCURY, GIORGIO MORODER

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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.
Release Details
The track was first released on 10th September, 1984 as a single from the album "Metropolis".
Soundtrack Contribution
The 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.
Chart Performance
Though initially critic reviews were mixed, it ranked number 10 in the UK Singles Chart, making it Freddie's first top-ten solo hit.
Collaboration
Viola 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.
Queen Version
A 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."
Songwriting Credits
The song "Love Kills" was co-written by Freddie Mercury and Giorgio Moroder. It was Mercury's first songwriting effort outside of Queen.
Music Video
The 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.
Multiple Releases
The 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'.
Award Nomination
Despite its initial mixed reviews, "Love Kills" was nominated for 'Best Original Song' at the Golden Globe Awards in 1985.
Concept
Lyrically, the song depicts the idea of love being a destructive force, expressing Freddie's vulnerable and sensitive side.

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