Princes of the Universe

Queen

About Princes of the Universe

"Princes of the Universe" is a song written by Freddie Mercury and performed by the British rock band Queen. The song was written for the soundtrack of the movie Highlander, and released on the album A Kind of Magic, which also featured other selections from the Highlander song score, in 1986. In terms of musical style, the song is notable for being one of the most hard-edged tracks performed by the band, featuring a bombastic sound reminiscent of contemporary hard rock and heavy metal and vocals by Mercury akin to opera. A music video for the song, which featured Mercury sword-fighting, achieved some notoriety. 


Year:
1986
3:34
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Here we are, born to be kings
We're the princes of the universe
Here we belong, fighting to survive
In a world with the darkest powers
Heh
And here we are, we're the princes of the universe
Here we belong, fighting for survival
We've come to be the rulers of you all

I am immortal, I have inside me blood of kings, yeah, yeah
I have no rival, no man can be my equal
Take me to the future of you all

Born to be kings, princes of the universe
Fighting and free
Got your world in my hand
I'm here for your love and I'll make my stand
We were born to be princes of the universe

No man could understand
My power is in my own hand
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, people talk about you
People say you've had your day
I'm a man that will go far
Fly the moon and reach for the stars
With my sword and head held high
Got to pass the test first time, yeah
I know that people talk about me, I hear it every day
But I can prove them wrong 'cause I'm right first time
Yeah, yeah
Alright, let's go, let's go, ha ha
Yeah, watch this man fly, wooh
Bring on the girls, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Here we are (here we are)
Born to be kings, we're the princes of the universe
Here we belong
Born to be kings, princes of the universe
Fighting and free, got your world in my hand
I'm here for your love and I'll make my stand
We were born to be princes of the universe (universe, universe, universe)

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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: FREDDIE MERCURY

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13 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Princes of the Universe" was written by Freddie Mercury, the lead vocalist of the band, for Queen's twelfth studio album titled "A Kind of Magic".
Movie Soundtrack
The song is famously associated with the 1986 movie "Highlander," and it was featured as the theme song and also used in the credits.
Album Rank
On the "A Kind of Magic" album, the song is placed as the opener and the track #1.
Music Video
The music video for "Princes of the Universe" is notable because it features scenes from the "Highlander" film and it was the first time actor Christopher Lambert, the protagonist of "Highlander," appeared in a music video.
Live Performances
Despite being a popular song from the band, "Princes of the Universe" was never performed live in its entirety by Queen.
Genre
The song lies within the genre of Rock but also embraces elements of progressive rock.
Musical Elements
The song is well-known for its heavy guitar riffs and powerful vocals by Mercury.
Critical Reception
The song has received positive feedback from critics, acknowledged for its energy and Mercury's commanding vocal performance.
Lyrics and Theme
The song's lyrics heavily align with the concept in the film "Highlander" – of immortal beings fighting throughout time, with lyrics like "Here we are, born to be kings, we're the princes of the universe."
Global Popularity
Despite its popularity and association with the "Highlander" franchise, the song was not released as a single in the United States, but it was in other parts of the world.
Cover versions
The song has been covered by several artists, signifying its impact on popular culture. One notable cover was done by the Spanish heavy metal band "Mägo de Oz" in their tribute album to Queen.
Pop Culture Influence
"Princes of the Universe" has had significant influence in pop culture. It has been used in numerous TV shows and films, including the "Highlander" series and "Family Guy".
Distinct Queen Song
This song is unique in the Queen discography because it is the only song from the band where the opening vocals start without any instrument accompaniment.

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