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We Will Rock You

What is we will rock you?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Artist Queen[1]
Writer Brian May[1]
Album News of the World[1]
Release year 1977[1]

We Will Rock You is a song by the British rock band Queen, written by Brian May and released on the 1977 album *News of the World*. It is a stadium anthem with a stomping beat and clapping, often heard at sports events.

Context

We Will Rock You is a song by Queen, written by Brian May and released in 1977 on the album *News of the World* [1]. The lyrics describe the life of a boy, then a young man, then an old man [3]. It is a stadium anthem often heard at football games, with audiences clapping and waving their arms [3]. Queen wanted a simple, anthemic tune that could connect with the audience [2].

Documented claims

  • The lyrics tell the life of a boy, then a young man, then an old man. [3]
  • The song is a Queen anthem often heard at football stadiums with clapping and arm waving. [3]
  • Queen wanted a simple, anthemic tune that could connect with the audience. [2]

Questions and answers

Who sang 'We Will Rock You' originally?

The song was performed by the British rock band Queen, with Brian May on guitar and lead vocals by Freddie Mercury [1].

Why is We Will Rock You so famous?

It is famous for its simple, stomping beat and anthemic chorus, making it a staple at sports events and a symbol of Queen's live performances [3].

Did Freddie Mercury write We Will Rock You?

No, the song was written by guitarist Brian May, not Freddie Mercury [1].

Sources

  1. We Will Rock You Lyrics: A Queen Anthem Explained - Crown — ccgit.crown.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. We Will Rock You lyrics explained - Meaning behind Queen song — express.co.uk (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. ＜3通りの意味＞We Will Rock You – Queen 和訳・曲の解説も — lyriclist.mrshll129.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture