Songsplaining: What is Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody Really About?

Why the Name?

Mercury was a true professional. Making sure his music took you on a ride you wouldn’t forget. His mission? An elaborate song with complex meanings that ignites your deepest feelings, desires, and truths.

Source: Turntable Lab

Bohemian Rhapsody was a genius choice of words on Freddie’s part. He rooted the word “Bohemianism” meaning power, and determination with the striking definition of detaching from popular culture, as well as trends.

Bohemian’s stay true to their sense of self, with a spiritual yet natural sense of mindfulness.

The word Rhapsody lets you know you’re in for a musical roller-coaster. Rhapsody means “a free instrumental composition that ignites your emotions on a heightened level.” The Greeks defined the word as “Epic Poem.”

At the end of the day, the world was served an epic poem put into pristine sheet music the world can enjoy for the rest of time. Click next, and get a taste of the lyrical genius.