1989 · The Miracle - Queen

Vinyl L.P · U.K · Parlophone – EMI Records · PCSD 107.

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Album Lyrics:

Party.

(Queen)

We had a good night jamming away, 

There was a fullmoon showing, 

And we started to play, 

But in the cold light of day next morning 

Party was over, 

The party was over.

We got love and we got style, 

And we got sex and I know we got what it takes oh, oh, 

Why don’t you come back and play, 

Come back and play, come back and play, 

We got all night all day, 

Everybody’s gone away, 

Why don’t you come back and play, come back and play, come back and play, 

Come back and play, Go get ’em boy – let’s party, 

We had a food fight in somebody’s face, 

We were up all night singing 

And giving a chase, 

But in the cold light of day next morning. 

Everybody was hung-over. 

Come back and play, come back and play, 

We got all night all day, 

Everybody’s gone away, 

Why don’t you come back and play, 

Come back and play, 

We got all night and we got all day, 

We got all night to play, 

Come back, comeback, comeback, comeback, comeback and play, 

Goodbye, Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, the party is over.

Khashoggi’s Ship.

(Queen)

Who said that my party was all over, huh, huh, 

I’m in pretty good shape, 

The best years of my life are like a super nova, 

Huh, huh, perpetual craze, I said that 

Everybody drank my wine -you get my drift, 

And then we took a holiday on Khashoggi’s ship – well, 

We really had a good good time they was all so sexy 

We was bad, we was blitzed, 

All in all it was a pretty good trip, 

This big bad sucker with a fist as big as your head, 

Wanted to get me, I said go away 

I said kiss my ass honey, 

He pulled out a gun, wanted to arrest me, 

I said uh, uh, babe, 

Now listen no-one stops my party, 

No-one stops my party, 

No-one, no-one, no-one stops my party, 

Just like I said, 

We were phased, we was pissed, 

Just having a total eclipse, 

This one’s on me so let us do it just right, 

This here one party don’t get started ’till midnight, 

Party to the left – 

Party to the right – 

Left – right 

No-one stops my …..

The Miracle.

(Queen)

Every drop of rain that falls in Sahara Desert says it all, 

It’s a miracle, 

All God’s creations great and small, the Golden Gate and the Taj Mahal, 

That’s a miracle, 

Test tube babies being born, mothers, fathers dead and gone, 

It’s a miracle, 

We’re having a miracle on earth, mother nature does it all for us, 

The wonders of this world go on, the hanging Gardens of Babylon, 

Captain Cook and Cain and Able, Jimi Hendrix to the Tower of Babel 

It’s a miracle, it’s a miracle, it’s a miracle, it’s a miracle, 

The one thing we’re all waiting for, is peace on earth – an end to war, 

It’s a miracle we need – the miracle, the miracle we’re all waiting for today, 

If every leaf on every tree, could tell a story that would be a miracle, 

If every child on every street, had clothes to wear and food to eat, 

That’s a miracle, 

If all God’s people could be free, to live in perfect harmony, 

It’s a miracle, we’re having a miracle on earth, 

Mother nature does it all for us 

Open hearts and surgery, Sunday mornings with a cup of tea, 

Super powers always fighting, 

But Mona Lisa just keeps on smiling,

The wonders of this world go on, 

It’s a miracle, it’s a miracle, it’s a miracle, it’s a miracle, 

The one thing we’re all waiting for, is peace on earth and an end to war, 

It’s a miracle we need, the miracle, the miracle, 

Peace on earth and end to war today, 

That time will come one day you’ll see when we can all be friends…

I Want It All.

(Queen)

Adventure seeker on an empty street, 

Just an alley creeper, light on his feet 

A young fighter screaming, with no time for doubt 

With the pain and anger can’t see a way out, 

It ain’t much I’m asking, I heard him say, 

Gotta find me a future move out of my way, 

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now, 

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now,

Listen all you people, come gather round 

I gotta get me a game plan, gotta shake you to the ground 

Just give me what I know is mine, 

People do you hear me, just give me the sign, 

It ain’t much I’m asking, if you want the truth 

Here’s to the future for the dreams of youth, 

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now, 

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now,

I’m a man with a one track mind, 

So much to do in one life time (people do you hear me) 

Not a man for compromise and where’s and why’s and living lies 

So I’m living it all, yes I’m living it all, 

And I’m giving it all, and I’m giving it all, 

It ain’t much I’m asking, if you want the truth, 

Here’s to the future, hear the cry of youth, 

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now, 

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now…

The Invisible Man.

(Queen)

I’m the invisible man, 

I’m the invisible man, 

Incredible how you can, 

See right through me,

When you hear a sound, 

That you just can’t place 

Feel somethin’ move 

That you just can’t trace, 

When something sits 

On the end of your bed 

Don’t turn around 

When you hear me tread.

I’m the invisible man, 

I’m the invisible man 

Incredible how you can 

See right through me 

I’m the invisible man 

I’m the invisible man 

It’s criminal how I can 

See right through you.

Now I’m in your room 

And I’m in your bed 

And I’m in your life 

And I’m in your head 

Like the CIA 

Or the FBI 

You’ll never get close 

Never take me alive

I’m the invisible man 

I’m the invisible man 

Incredible how you can 

See right through me 

I’m the invisible man 

I’m the invisible man 

It’s criminal how I can 

See right through you,

Hah, hah, hah, hello, 

Hah, hah, hah, hello, 

Hah, hah, hah, hello-hello-hello-hello, 

Never had a real good friend – not a boy or a girl 

No-one knows what I’ve been through – let my flag unfurl 

So make my mark from the edge of the world, 

From the edge of the world, 

From the edge of the world,

Now I’m on your track 

And I’m in your mind, 

And I’m on your back 

But don’t look behind 

I’m your meanest thought 

I’m your darkest fear 

Put I’ll never get caught 

You can’t shake me, shake me dear,

I’m the invisible man, 

I’m the invisible man 

Incredible how you can 

See right through me 

I’m the invisible man 

I’m the invisible man 

It’s criminal how I can 

See right through you 

Look at me, look at me.

Breakthru.

(Queen)

When love breaks up 

When the dawn light wakes up 

A new life is born 

Somehow I have to make this final breakthru . . . Now!

I wake up 

Feel just fine, 

Your face 

Fills my mind 

I get religion quick 

‘Cos you’re looking divine 

Honey you’re touching something, you’re touchin’ me, 

I’m under your thumb, under you’re spell, can’t you see, 

If I could only reach you, 

If I could make you smile, 

If I could only reach you, 

That would really be a breakthru – oh yeah.

Breakthru, these barriers of pain, 

Breakthru, to the sunshine from the rain, 

Make my feelings known towards you 

Turn my heart inside and out for you now 

Somehow, 

I have to make this final breakthru. 

Now!

Your smile, 

Speaks books to me, 

I break up, 

With each and every one of your looks at me, 

Honey you’re starting something deep inside of me, 

Honey you’re sparking something, this fire in me, 

I’m outta control, I wanna rush headlong into this ecstasy 

If I could only reach you 

If I could make you smile 

If I could only reach you 

That would really be a breakthru 

If I could only reach you 

If I could make you smile, 

If I could only reach you 

That would really be a breakthru 

Breakthru, breakthru.

Rain Must Fall.

(Queen)

I can see it in your stars 

Life is so exciting, 

Acting so bizarre 

Your world is so inviting 

Playing really cool 

And looking so mysterious 

Your every day is full of sunshine 

But into every life a little rain must fall.

Anyone who imagines 

They can blind you with science 

Bully you all over 

With property and finance 

But you have position 

To call the shots and name the price 

You found success and recognition 

But into every life a little rain must fall

You lead a fairy tale existence 

But into every life a little rain must fall

Others seem to think 

You are over dramatising 

Problems at work 

So it’s hardly surprising 

There’s little you can do 

To alter their opinions 

You want a clean reputation 

But now you’re facing complications 

‘Cos into every life a little rain must fall.

Scandal.

(Queen)

Scandal – now you’ve left me all the world’s gonna know 

Scandal, they’re gonna turn our lives into a freak show, 

They’ll see the heart-ache, they’ll see our love break, 

They’ll hear me pleading, I’ll say for Gods sake, 

Over and over and over again, 

Scandal – now you’ve left me there’s no healing the wounds, 

Hey scandal, and all the world can make us out to be fools, 

Here come the bad news, open the floodgates 

They’ll leave us bleeding, we say you cheapskates, 

Over and over and over again, 

So let them know when they stare, it’s just a private affair, 

They’il have us hung in the air and tell me what do they care, 

It’s only a life to be twisted and broken, 

They’ll see the heart-ache, they’ll see our love break – yeah, 

They’ll hear me pleading, I’ll say for Gods sake, 

Over and over and over and over again, 

Scandal, scandal, 

Scandal, yes you’re breaking my heart again, 

Today the headlines, tomorrow hard times, 

And no-one really knows the truth from the lies, 

And in the end the story deeper must hide, 

Deeper and deeper and deeper inside, 

Scandal, scandal etc ……

My Baby Does Me.

(Queen)

My baby 

Baby does 

My baby does, me good 

My baby does 

May baby does me 

My baby does me good

My lady 

Understands 

Understands me, right

She understands me 

She understands me 

Understands me right 

My baby cares 

She really cares 

She knows what’s really right for me 

Does me good then she hurts me so 

She winds me up then lets me go 

Turns me on and then tells me no 

She’s just a pussy cat

My baby loves me 

My baby loves me 

My baby cuffs me 

One day she tells me that she cares 

Another day she tells me she don’t love me 

She really really does me.

Was It All Worth It.

(Queen)

What is there left for me to do in this life. 

Did I achieve what I had set in my sights. 

Am I a happy man, or is this sinking sand, 

Was it all worth it, was it all worth it. 

Yeah, now hear my story, let me tell you about it, 

We bought a drum kit. blew my own trumpet. 

Played the circuit, thought we were perfect, 

Was it all worth it. giving all my heart and soul and 

Staying up all night, was it all worth it, 

Living breathing rock n’roll, a godforsaken life, 

Was it all worth it, was it all worth it all these years. 

Put down our money without counting the cost, 

It didn’t matter if we won – if we lost, 

Yes we were vicious. yes we could kill, 

Yes we were hungry. yes we were brill, 

We served a purpose, like a bloody circus, 

We were so dandy we love you madly, 

Was it all worth it. was it all worth it, 

Living breathing rock n’roll, this godforsaken life, 

Was it all worth it. was it all worth it, 

When the hurly burly’s done – 

We went to Bali, saw God and Dali. 

So mystic, surrealistic, 

Was it all worth it, giving all my heart and soul, 

Staying up all night, was it all worth it, 

Living breathing rock n’roll this never ending fight, 

Was it all worth it, was it all worth it, 

Yes, it was a worthwhile experience, 

It was worth it.

Bonus Tracks:

Hang on in There.

(Queen)

Don’t let go, don’t lose your mystique, 

Wait a little longer, 

Tomorrow brings another feast, 

Don’t let go, don’t lose your reputation, 

Thank god you’re still alive, 

You’re still in one piece, 

Hang on in there, don’t lose your appetite, 

Hang on in there, forget the danger signs, 

Fray for that magical moment and it will appear 

(Don’t fight for lost emotions,) 

Wait for the sunrise, 

And everything will seem so clear, 

(Look straight ahead, look straight ahead,) 

Hang on in there, hang on in there, hang on in there, 

Your wish will be granted, 

All your problems will disappear, 

Don’t be a fool, you haven’t reached your peak, 

You got a fast car racing up inside you, 

Your life is incomplete, 

Hang on in there, hang on in there, 

Fray for that magical moment and it will appear 

(Wait for that moment), 

Wait for the sunrise, 

Just wait and see and it will seem so clear, 

Let’s go, let’s go – OK now do the change now, 

Yeah, hang on in there, 

Hang on in there etc.

Chinese Torture.

(Queen)

Instrumental.

Liner Notes:

PRODUCED BY QUEEN AND DAVID RICHARDS

All tracks performed exclusively by Queen

All songs written by: Freddie Mercury – Brian May – John Deacon – Roger Taylor

Management: Jim Beach

Album engineered by David Richards

Assistant engineers: Andrew Bradfield, John Brough, Angelique Cooper,

Claude Frider, Andy Mason, Justin Shirley-Smith

Album recorded at Olympic Studios and the Townhouse Studios, London, England

and Mountain Studios, Montreux, Switzerland.

Computer programming: Brian Zellis

Studio equipment co-ordination: Martin P. Groves and Brian Zellis

Computer keyboards: Passport Master Tracks Software

Tannoy speakers by Tannoy Ltd.

Album sleeve design: Richard Gray – based on an idea by Queen

Quantel graphic paintbox operator: Richard Baker

Original photography: Simon Fowler

Make-up: Paul Kennington

World publicity: Roxy Meade, Lipsey Meade PR.

Special thanks to:

Gerry Stickells, Julie Nash, Claude Nobs, Misa Watanabe, Gilbert Marouani,

Peter Freestone, Joe Fannelli, Terry Giddings, Jacky Gunn, Nicola Froude,

Anita Dobson, David Mallet, Jacqui Byford, Melanie Martin, Vicky Soder,

Andre Gauchat, Peter Chant, Bryan Lask, Mike Silverstone, Coutts & Co,

Robert Lee, Penny Robinson, Marjie Winter, Gwen, Sara, Elena.

1991 Hollywood Records Remaster

Digitally remastered by Eddy Schreyer at Future Disc Systems, Hollywood.

2001 Remaster

Remastered by Peter Mew at Abbey Road Studios 2001.

2011 Remaster

This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue

and digital technology from the original first-generation master mixes.

Executive Producers: Brian May and Roger Taylor.

Mastered by Bob Ludwig, Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME.

Audio Supervised by Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson.

Additional audio restoration by Kris Fredriksson.

Additional audio supervision by Joshua J Macrae.

Special thanks: Greg Brooks, Gary Taylor.

Bonus EP

Executive Producers: Brian May and Roger Taylor.

Bonus EP mastered by Adam Ayan, except tracks 3 and 5 mastered by Bob Ludwig, at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME.

Audio restoration by Kris Fredriksson.

Audio supervised by Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson.

All bonus tracks produced by Queen and David Richards. Engineered by David Richards. 

Special Thanks: Greg Brooks, Gary Taylor, Declan O’Regan and all at FX Copyroom.