Flick of the Wrist

Queen

About Flick of the Wrist

"Flick of the Wrist" is a song by the British rock band Queen, released as a Double A-side with "Killer Queen" in the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, the United States and most other territories. It was written by Freddie Mercury for the 1974 album Sheer Heart Attack.


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Dislocate your spine if you don't sign he says
I'll have you seeing double (double)
Mesmerize you when he's tongue-tied
Simply with those eyes, ooh ooh ooh
Synchronize your minds and see
The beast within him rise

Don't look back
Don't look back
It's a rip-off
Flick of the wrist and you're dead baby
Blow him a kiss and you're mad, ooh ooh ooh ooh
Flick of the wrist he'll eat your heart out
A dig in the ribs and then a kick in the head
He's taken an arm and taken a leg
All this time honey
Baby you've been had

Intoxicate your brain with what I'm saying
If not you'll lie in knee-deep trouble
Prostitute yourself he says
Castrate your human pride, ooh ooh ooh
Sacrifice your leisure days
Let me squeeze you till you've dried

Don't look back
Don't look back
It's a rip-off, aah, aah, aah

Work my fingers to my bones
I scream with pain
I still make no impression
Seduce you with his money-make machine
Cross-collateralize, (big-time money money)
Reduce you to a muzak-fake machine
Then the last goodbye
It's a rip-off

Flick of the wrist and you're dead baby
Blow him a kiss and you're mad, ooh ooh ooh ooh
Flick of the wrist he'll eat your heart out
A dig in the ribs and then a kick in the head
He's taken an arm, and taken a leg
All this time honey
Baby you've been had

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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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12 facts about this song

General Information
"Flick of the Wrist" is a song by British rock band Queen and it appears on their third album, "Sheer Heart Attack", released in 1974.
Songwriter
The song was written by Freddie Mercury, the band's iconic lead vocalist and primary songwriter.
Single Release
"Flick of the Wrist" was released as a double A-side single along with "Killer Queen" in the United Kingdom.
Song Theme
This song is often interpreted as a critique of the cutthroat music industry, possibly reflecting the band's own experiences.
Usage
The song was used in a Game of Thrones style video clip made for the 40th Anniversary of 'The Queen Forever' Compilation Album.
Unique Element
Contrary to many of Queen's other songs, "Flick of the wrist" doesn't have a guitar solo, instead it includes a piano break.
Song Style
The song presents a hard rock style, which was a common trait in Queen's early work.
Live Performances
"Flick of the Wrist" was performed live occasionally during Queen's Sheer Heart Attack Tour and A Night at the Opera tour.
Contribution
Brian May, the guitarist of the band, contributes backing vocals in this song.
Representation
It is considered as one of Queen's deep cuts, meaning it is less well-known but still appreciated by the core fans of the band.
Album Position
"Flick of the Wrist" is the third track on the "Sheer Heart Attack" album.
Notable Covers
American band Sea Gull has covered "Flick of the Wrist" in their album "Rock Legends Playing the Songs of Queen".

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