Sheer Heart Attack - Misfire
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Lyric / Section
Interpretation & Notes
1
“Don’t you misfire…”
Playful innuendo — gun imagery used for romance/sexual connection, cheeky and light-hearted.
2
Breezy acoustic guitar
John Deacon’s style: soft, melodic pop with gentle groove — a contrast to the album’s heaviness.
3
“You’ve got to learn to take your aim”
Double meaning: aiming in love vs. aiming a weapon. Innocent but slyly suggestive lyricism.
4
Short 1:50 runtime
Acts like a palate cleanser — pop sparkle amid glam excess. Early hint at Deacon’s pop sensibility that later shines in “You’re My Best Friend.”
Note: Written by John Deacon. His first Queen contribution — light, melodic, and innuendo-filled, pointing to his later knack for pop hits.
