Queen II - FATHER TO SON
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Lyric
Interpretation & Notes
1
“A word in your ear, from father to son”
Tender opening: generational wisdom passed with intimacy and urgency.
2
“Hear what I say”
Emphasis on attentive listening: guidance only works if received fully.
3
“I fought with you, fought on your side”
Solidarity: the father figure portrayed as ally and protector in life’s struggles.
4
“Long before you were born”
Timelessness: experience predates the son; wisdom comes from ancestral battles.
5
“Don’t destroy what you see, your country to be”
Call to stewardship: protect what exists for the future — social, personal, even environmental.
6
“Keep on building on the ground that’s been won”
Continuity: each generation extends and preserves the achievements of the last.
7
“So you may do well, my father’s son”
Blessing: hope for prosperity and success carried forward in the family line.
8
“Don’t forget me, just look at your shoulder”
The father’s presence remains symbolically — always nearby, guiding unseen.
Note: Written by Brian May. A multi-section epic blending hard riffs and gentle piano, lyrically centered on heritage and continuity.
