Pain Is So Close to Pleasure

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About Pain Is So Close to Pleasure

"Pain Is So Close to Pleasure" is a song by Queen, included on their 1986 album A Kind of Magic. In Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and the USA, it was released as the sixth single from that album. The song began as a riff idea by Brian May. Then Freddie Mercury and John Deacon turned that into a song, with Deacon playing rhythm guitar. The single reached #43 on the Dutch charts. The title also appears as a line in "One Year of Love". As with most Mercury songs, it has prominent keyboards and, like most Deacon songs, it has a prominent bass line. It is also one of the few songs in which Mercury sings all the vocals in falsetto. The version which appears on the single is a remix, rearranging much of the backing track from the original elements. The 12" single features an extended version of this remix, rather than an extended version of the track as it appears on the album. "Pain Is So Close to Pleasure" has more than 58,000 hits on Lastfm. 


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1986
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Ooh, ooh, pain is so close to pleasure, oh yeah
Sunshine and rainy weather go hand in hand together all your life
Ooh, ooh, pain is so close to pleasure everybody knows
One day we love each other then we're fighting one another all the time
When I was young and just getting started
And people talked to me they sounded broken hearted
Then I grew up and got my imagination
And all I wanted was to start a new relation
So in love but love had a bad reaction
I was looking for some good old satisfaction
But pain is all I got when all I needed was some love and affection
Ooh, ooh, pain is so close to pleasure, yeah, yeah
Sunshine and rainy weather go hand in hand together all your life
Pain and pleasure
Ooh, ooh, pain and pleasure

When your plans go wrong - you turn out the light
But inside of your mind you put up a fight
Where are the answers that we're all searching for
There's nothing in this world to be sure of anymore
Some days you're feeling good, some days you're feeling bad
But if you're feeling happy someone else is always sad
Let the sweetness on love wipe the tears from your face
For better for worse, so let's make the best of the rest of our years
Ooh, ooh, pain is so close to pleasure, I told you so
Sunshine and rainy weather go hand in hand together all your life
Pain and pleasure, ooh, ooh, pain is so close to pleasure, yeah, yeah
Sunshine and rainy weather go hand in hand together all your life
All your life
Ooh ooh ooh
Pain - pleasure - pain - pleasure - pain - pleasure - pain - pleasure

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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, JOHN DEACON

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"Pain Is So Close to Pleasure" is a song from Queen's 12th studio album "A Kind of Magic," which was released in 1986.
Song Writers
The track was written by Freddie Mercury and John Deacon.
Genre
The song is categorized under the pop genre and showcases Queen's diversification in this aspect, as the band is primarily known for its rock music.
Inspiration
Some music critics believe that the song was inspired by the Motown sound, known as a style of soul music with a distinct pop influence.
Single Release
"Pain Is So Close to Pleasure" was released as a single in some countries such as North America and Australia.
Chart Performance
Despite its release as a single, it did not fare well on the charts compared to other Queen hits.
Different Versions
An alternate version, a remix by Robert Orton, was included in the 2011 Deluxe Edition of "A Kind of Magic."
Music Composition
The song is known for its minor-to-major key shifts which reflect the song's theme about the thin line between pain and pleasure.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics touch on themes of love, heartbreak, and survival, a trend frequently seen in Queen's discography.
Live Performance
"Pain Is So Close to Pleasure" was never performed live by Queen. This has led to speculation among fans and critics regarding the reasons behind this decision.
Reception
Critics have noted that the song, while not one of Queen's most successful, showcases their ability to incorporate different genres and styles into their music.
Vocal Performance
This song features some of Freddie Mercury's softer and higher pitched vocals, demonstrating his wide-ranging singing capabilities.

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