Very interesting (probably the best) interpretation of Boh Rhap

I just accidentally came across this blog where somebody is trying to reveal the meaning of this mysterious song. I know that many of you will say that it is stupid to guess what it was about, but still I found interpretation very interesting. I also believe that the song is not "random rhyming nonsense" like Freddie said. I also remember his mother said in interview that talking about homosexuality was some sort taboo for him and he didn’t like to talk about it, which also explains why he would never want to reveal the true meaning of the song (if this is really the true meaning of the song – we don’t know, nobody does).

I am not saying this is the true meaning, but it is WORTH to read it, because in the way it makes very much sense – I am just saying it COULD be the true meaning.

http://rationalautonomy.blogspot.com/2006/06/bohemian-rhapsody-interpretation.html

Look, this is nothing against you personally, but I'm not going to read this. I hate when people try to decipher what a song means, especially Bohemian Rhapsody. I'm sure a few people agree with me. Again nothing against you. Rant Over.

I agree with Dj.

Nothing personal, but I, too, don't feel the need to read this interpretation. Maybe I'm missing out on some great, enlightening revelation, but probably not.

My reasons, as expressed before, are that I don't believe "Rhapsody" has a hidden deep meaning, personal to Freddie or otherwise. I feel he created a work of provocative imagery and stylized angst around a purely fictional character, and that it underestimates his skill as a songwriter when it's assumed he's writing about himself. Musically and lyrically, I think it's the next logical step after songs like "Liar," "The March Of The Black Queen" and "In The Lap Of The Gods," and nobody's trying desperately to "solve" those songs even though they cover a lot of the same ground (guilt, pain and death).

The song is about something, but he wasn't stupid enough to make it obvious.  It's that simple.  Every attempt to decipher it is usually hilariously muddled, and definitely not worth paying attention to.

rhyeking wrote:

... and that it underestimates his skill as a songwriter when it's assumed he's writing about himself. 
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It does no such thing.  Leaning towards one explanation hardly limits the possibilities of any other.

That interpretation is a load of cock

Oh no , not a friggin gain.

Mastermarathon runner.

GratefulFan wrote: rhyeking wrote:

... and that it underestimates his skill as a songwriter when it's assumed he's writing about himself. 
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It does no such thing.  Leaning towards one explanation hardly limits the possibilities of any other.
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If Freddie created this character purely from his imagination, it speaks volumes toward his ability as a songwriter. Underestimating his skill comes from assuming the only way he could write such a moving song is by making it autobiographical.

Put another way, if Freddie could objectively create a work as moving as this without casting himself as the main character, does that not represent high degree of songwriting ability?

The song is about Buddy Holly dying.  Duh.

Oh wait...

hmm... the article is a bit simplistic and nothing new... lots of people feel that its about being gay/coming out. 
I dunno, i think the song is more complex then that.

* not that im saying coming out is not complex.  i just meant that i dont think the entire song is based around that.  Maybe its an influence, but there is more there, in my mind anyway.  And i think the song can be made a lot more general then that.

malicedoom wrote: The song is about Buddy Holly dying.  Duh.

Oh wait...

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No, I don't take it personal:) I understand your opinion and this is just one of many interpretations. But on the other side it’s
even better that the real meaning was never revealed because it makes the song more mysterious and self-explained.

Let me tell you my opinion, I just read the first line and it's a shit. I won't read the rest.

The analysis until the opera section makes sense, but then becomes a bit fanciful.

Incidentally, to the topic starter, don't let the anti-intellectualism of the typical Queenzoner stop you posting threads like this.