“Was It All Worth It” harks back to the band’s intricately produced sound in the 1970s. Though the bulk of the song was masterminded by Freddie Mercury, all members contributed ideas and lyrics. (for instance – drummer Roger Taylor contributed the line “we love you madly!”). Bassist John Deacon late...
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
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
[Pre-Chorus]
We bought a drum kit
I blew my own trumpet
Played the circuit
Thought we were perfect
[Chorus]
Was it all worth it?
Ooh, 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?
[Verse 2]
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
[Orchestral Interlude]
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
[Pre-Chorus]
We served a purpose
Like a bloody circus
We were so dandy
We love you madly
[Chorus]
Was it all worth it?
Living breathing rock 'n' roll
This Godforsaken life
Was it all worth it? (Yeah)
Was it all worth it?
When the hurly burly's done
[Guitar Solo]
[Synth Orchestra Interlude]
[Pre-Chorus]
We went to Bali
Saw God and Dali
So mystic, surrealistic
[Chorus]
Was it all worth it? Yeah, yeah!
Giving all my heart and soul
And staying up all night
Was it all worth it?
Ooh, living breathing rock 'n' roll
This never ending fight
Was it all worth it?
Was it all worth it?
[Outro]
Yes, it was a worthwhile experience, hahahaha!
It was worth it!
[Solo]
[Synth Orchestra]
Was It All Worth It was written by Brian May & Freddie Mercury & John Deacon & Roger Taylor.
Was It All Worth It was produced by David Richards & Queen.
Queen released Was It All Worth It on Mon May 22 1989.
“‘Was It All Worth It’ I really like. That’s me and Fred, but more him. For that track we did all sit around and try to come up with rhymes and stuff. Roger’s very good at that.”
Brian May – October 1994, Guitarist Magazine