Album: A Day At The Races (1976)

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• I can dim the lights
  And sing you songs full of sad things
  We can do the tango, just for two
  
  I can serenade and gently play
  On your heart strings
  Be your Valentino just for you
  
  Ooh, love, ooh, lover boy
  What to do tonight?
  Hey boy, set my alarm, turn on my charm
  That's because I'm a good old fashioned lover boy
  
  Ooh, let me feel you heartbeat (grow faster faster)
  Ooh, can you feel my love heat?
  Come on and sit on my hot seat of love
  And tell me how do you feel right after all
  I'd like for you and I to go romancing
  Say the word, your wish is my command
  
  Ooh, love, ooh, lover boy
  What to do tonight?
  Hey boy, write my letter, feel much better
  And use my fancy patter on the telephone
  
  When I'm not with you
  Think of you always (I miss those long hot summer nights), I miss you
  When I'm not with you
  Think of me always, I love you, love you
  
  Hey boy, where did you get it from?
  Hey boy, where did you go?
  I learned my passion
  In the good old fashioned school of lover boys
  
  Dining at the Ritz we'll meet at nine
  (One, two, three, four, five) precisely (six, seven, eight, nine o' clock)
  I will pay the bill, you taste the wine
  Driving back in style in my saloon will do quite nicely
  Just take me back to yours, that will be fine
  (Come on, and get it)
  
  Ooh, love, ooh, lover boy
  What're you doing tonight?
  Hey boy, everything's all right, just hold on tight
  That's because I'm a good old fashioned lover boy Writer/s: Freddie Mercury
  Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
  Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 18

• Sam from EuropeI've always wondered whether or not Freddie meant for this one to come off as fruity, since he called it "Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy". So I did some digging (very surface level digging). When looking at the Wikipedia page, I found out that he ended his romantic relationship with Mary Austin in 1976 because he had been having an affair with David Minns, coincidentally the same year this song came out. I think it's therefore save to say that yes, this song *was* written with gay intent. In my humble opinion, that makes it a mlm (men loving men) anthem. To any fellow lgbtq+ people (or non-lgbtq+ people, but I can imagine it's mostly the gays) who were wondering the same, I hope this answered your queery! (pun intended) :D
• A Random Stranger :) from Australialiterally my all time favourite song. maybe because its a little bit fruity (or completely), maybe not. its just amazing.
• Sherry H from Albuquerque,nm, UsaFor those who are surprised that there are not more comments here, understand that there are so many places where comments can be placed on all of the QUEEN songs, just check out the number of youtube reaction sites that have their songs and also how many times each song shows up around the internet. Check the number of times the songs have been listened to, and tally up for all the listings. Don't Stop Me Now has over 600 million views alone on just the studio cut. QUEEN still remains a very popular band.
• Maristella from PhilippinesI so love this song! Freddie's voice is amazing. It's a fun song really!
• Margaret from Terre Haute IndianaMy second favorite song number 2 only to Don't Stop Me Now. Freddie is an amazing artist he had no set formula he truly changed the game and there has yet to be anyone who can compare.
• Jordan from Long Island, NyI think the drums compliment the first bridge very well! Overall, very nicely structured (especially the first minute)
• Joe from Grants Pass, OrA long with the orchestration on "You're My Best Friend " YAAA!!!
• Lori from Greenville, Scaccording to Brian, this was one of Freddie's favorite songs.
• Nikita from Drogheda, IrelandThis has to be in my top 5 for my fav band, Queen. Brilliant work, excellently done!
• Lawrence from Erie, PaThis song freaked out all my friends, It along with "Lazying on a Sunday Afternoon" was my get up and go tunes. Just seemed to help get the lead out....
• Jessie Steele from Bartlett, Tni love these queen sopngs,the ones with ballads and rock and all sorts of different styles
  and this is probably in my top three for queen songs.
  it will be played at my wedding
  i love this song,very cool
• Hekla from Reykjavik, IcelandI agree with Paul, not too many comments on Queen.
  and The Beatles are also my fave, but Queen are definitely in my top!
  love this song:)
  its very sweet
• Kevin from Syracuse, NyI used to call this my theme song...reminds me of the old time Southern Chivalry
• Daniel from Troutdale, OrOne of the many things that stand out in this song is the cleverness. Freddy Murcery was clearly gay, and loves to think of himself of a lover boy, but the appeal of the song also suggest that it's a good old fashioned lover boy as in a gentleman. I really love songs with good bridges and Outro's. One other fact, Brian mays unique fat note sound comes from the six pence he uses as a pick. There's also two versions of this song, this one, which was a promo, and another live promo, with a heavier guitar tone.
  
  Guitar Work A - Intricite appregriated chords with nice bending work.
  
  Vocals A+ I don't care if they have to layer their studio recordings with up to 45 dubbs and layers, the vocals are the definition of melodic
  
  Song Structure B+ sometimes short solos and bridges are often the best sounding part of the song in contract with the chorus or verse, the bridge and hard blues intro to the guitar solo was incredible, and should have lasted longer to qualify themselves for a progressive rock award.
  
• Mary from Rochester, MnI love the form of this song. It starts out kind of fast, has a short ballad, then has a short guitar solo, and goes back to the fast part. If I could only listen to three songs for the rest of my life, it would be this, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Don't Stop Me Now!
• Paul from Bucharest, Romaniagreat song by my second favorite band in the world (beatles are my nr1).
  
  Still I find it odd that most queen songs here have so few comments... I thought queen were one of the best bands all around after the beatles eve Macca said they are fantastic.. why so few people looking up their songs? Ah well.. I still love them... And I'll never leave old friends.. I'll stick arround !
• Matthew from Milford, MaThe lyrics for this song are quite good...
• Mr.b from Edinburgh, Scotlandamazing song, its always nice to be nice ;)

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