Keep Yourself Alive

Album: Queen (1973)
Charted: 89
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    I was told a million times
    Of all the troubles in my way
    Mind you grow a little wiser
    Little better every day
    But if I crossed a million rivers
    And I rode a million miles
    Then I'd still be where I started
    Bread and butter for a smile
    Well I sold a million mirrors
    In a shopping alley way
    But I never saw my face
    In any window any day
    Now they say your folks are telling you
    Be a super star
    But I tell you just be satisfied
    Stay right where you are

    Keep yourself alive, yeah
    Keep yourself alive
    Ooh, it'll take you all your time and money
    Honey you'll survive

    Ow

    Well I've loved a million women
    In a belladonic haze
    And I ate a million dinners
    Brought to me on silver trays
    Give me everything I need
    To feed my body and my soul
    And I'll grow a little bigger
    Maybe that can be my goal
    I was told a million times
    Of all the people in my way
    How I had to keep on trying
    And get better every day
    But if I crossed a million rivers
    And I rode a million miles
    Then I'd still be where I started
    Same as when I started

    Keep yourself alive, come on
    Keep yourself alive
    Ooh, it'll take you all your time and money honey
    You'll survive, shake

    Ow
    Keep yourself alive, wow
    Keep yourself alive
    Oh, it'll take you all your time and money
    To keep me satisfied

    Do you think you're better every day?
    No, I just think I'm two steps nearer to my grave

    Keep yourself alive, c'mon
    Keep yourself alive
    Mm, you take your time and take more money
    Keep yourself alive
    Keep yourself alive
    C'mon keep yourself alive
    All you people keep yourself alive
    Keep yourself alive
    C'mon c'mon keep yourself alive
    It'll take you all your time and a money
    To keep me satisfied
    Keep yourself alive
    Keep yourself alive
    All you people keep yourself alive
    Take you all your time and money honey
    You will survive

    Keep you satisfied Writer/s: Brian Harold May
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 10

  • Deethewriter from Saint Petersburg, Russia FederationAn original Portuguese first edition vinyl single of Queen's "Keep Yourself Alive" sold for $1,540 during an eBay auction on Monday, October 31st, 2011 A.D. The ultra-rare, seven-inch, 45 rpm copy of the legendary British group's very first single from 1973 came with a picture sleeve and was rated in excellent condition. The song itself was first conceived in 1970 during a practice session at Imperial College before bassist John Deacon joined the band and ended up as the opening track on the group's self-titled 1973 debut.
  • Jared from Sikeston, MoI always thought it sounded like it was about just being normal instead of trying to be famous, because it's harder to get famous than it looks (in music business for Queen anyways) and how Queen worked extremely hard to become famous, not wasting away any time.
  • Lindsay from Coweta, OkThis song reminds me of my friends!!
  • Charles from Glenside, PaWell, I've always wondered whether or not somebody liked this song. Thanks to all who have endeavored to let folks know.
  • Matthew from Milford, MaIf only people followed this song's message... *sigh*
  • Matthew from Milford, MaMan, I love this song...
  • Becky from Locust Grove, GaI agree, this has to be among my top five favorites.
  • Aaron from Canfield, OhThis song is great. It's definitely the most overlooked queen song. Queen is one of my favorite bands and this is one of my favorite songs by Queen
  • Ralph from Newton, MaMe too Johnny but I do think it's the best Queen song there is. Certainly among my top 2-3.
  • Johnny from Los Angeles, Canot the best of queen but I do like the song
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