“Son and Daughter” was written by May and was the B-side for the single “Keep Yourself Alive”. The song was played in the very first concert under the name of Queen in 1970. It was a regular feature in Queen’s live set until well into 1976, the song originally housed his famous guitar solo. The albu...
[Intro]
I want you-ooh, ahh
Woman
[Verse 1]
Tried to be a son and daughter
Rolled into one
You said you'd equal any man
For having your fun
[Pre-Chorus]
Ooh, now didn't you feel surprised to find
The cap just didn't fit?
The world expects a man
To buckle down and to shovel shit
What'll you do for loving
When it's only just begun?
[Chorus]
I want you-ooh
To be a woman, yeah
[Verse 2]
Tried to be a teacher
And a fisher of men
An equal people preacher
Will you lead us all the same?
[Pre-Chorus]
Well, I traveled around
The world and found
A brand new word for day
Watching the time, mustn't linger behind
Pardon me, I have to get away
Ooh, what'll you think of heaven
If it's back from where you came?
[Chorus]
I want you-ooh
To be a woman
[Outro]
I want you to be a woman, yeah
You know I'm gonna save the world
Now you've just begun
Alright!
[Instrumental – Fading]
Son and Daughter was written by Brian May.
Son and Daughter was produced by John Anthony & Roy Thomas Baker & Queen.
Queen released Son and Daughter on Fri Jul 13 1973.