I Want It All

Queen

About I Want It All

"I Want It All" is a song by British rock band Queen, featured on their 1989 studio album The Miracle. Written by guitarist and backing vocalist Brian May (but credited to Queen) and produced by David Richards, it was released as the first single from the album on 2 May 1989. "I Want It All" reached number three on the UK Singles Chart, the Irish Singles Chart, the Finnish Singles Chart, the New Zealand Singles Chart and the US Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. On the Hot 100, the song reached number 50. Elsewhere, it reached number two in the Netherlands, number four in Italy and Norway, and the top 10 in Australia, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland. With its message about fighting for one's own goals it became an anti-apartheid protest song in South Africa. The song was first played live on 20 April 1992, three years after its release, during The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, performed by the three remaining members of Queen, with Roger Daltrey singing lead vocals and Tony Iommi playing rhythm guitar. Freddie Mercury himself never performed the song live, as he died in November 1991 from AIDS at the age of 45, and his final performance with Queen was at the end of The Magic Tour, at Knebworth Park on 9 August 1986. The song is sung mainly by Mercury, with May singing on the choruses and middle eight. 


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Adventure seeker on an empty street
Just an alley creeper, light on his feet
A young fighter screaming, with no time for doubt
With the pain and anger can't see a way out
It ain't much I'm asking, I heard him say
Gotta find me a future move out of my way
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now

Listen all you people, come gather round
I gotta get me a game plan, gotta shake you to the ground
But just give me, huh, what I know is mine
People do you hear me, just gimme the sign
It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future for the dreams of youth

I want it all (give it all  I want it all)
I want it all (yeah)
I want it all and I want it now

I want it all (yes I want it all)
I want it all hey
I want it all and I want it now

I'm a man with a one track mind
So much to do in one lifetime (people do you hear me)
Not a man for compromise and where's and why's and living lies
So I'm living it all, yes I'm living it all
And I'm giving it all, and I'm giving it all
Oh oh yeah yeah ha ha ha ha ha
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I want it all

It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future
Hear the cry of youth (hear the cry of youth) (hear the cry of youth)
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all and I want it now

I want it all yeah yeah yeah
I want it all, I want it all and I want it now
Oh oh oh oh oh

And I want it (now)
I want it, I want it
Oh ha

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Queen

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of the late Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. After the late and great Freddie Mercury died, Queen continued to tour with multiple acts including Paul Rodgers, and currently, Adam Lambert. more »

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Written by: Roger Taylor, John Deacon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"I Want It All" was released as part of Queen's thirteenth studio album, "The Miracle" in 1989.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's highest-charting songs of the late 1980s.
Song Inspiration
The title of the song supposedly came from Queen guitarist Brian May's second wife, Anita Dobson's favorite phrase.
Music Video
The music video for "I Want It All" featured a 'return to Queen's rock roots', with a small, close set and simple staging.
Tribute
This song has been covered by many artists and bands as a tribute to Queen, showcasing its popularity and impact.
Brian May's Solo
"I Want It All" is revered for Brian May's guitar virtuosity, with many considering his solo in this song as one of his best.
Live Performances
Even though Freddie Mercury, the band's lead vocalist, was in deteriorating health at the time, the song continues to be a regular feature in the band’s live performances, now fronted by Adam Lambert.
Song Meaning
Despite its anthem-like sound, the song is actually about social commentary, specifically the band's desire for a world without divisions and walls.
Signature Phrase
The phrase "I Want It All " was adopted as a slogan by the band and adorns many pieces of Queen merchandise.
Compilation Albums
Apart from "The Miracle" album, "I Want It All" has been featured in several Queen compilation albums, including "Greatest Hits II" and "Absolute Greatest".

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