What does Son & Daughter mean?

Queen: Son & Daughter Meaning

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Son & Daughter Lyrics

Words and music by Brian May

I want you

to be a woman

Tried to be a son and daughter rolled into one
You said you'd equal any man for having your fun
Now didn't you feel surprised to find
The cap just didn't fit
The woman expects a man
To...

  1. anonymous
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    Dec 28th 2015 !⃝

    When this very early Queen song was made the band was sharpening its tools and producing music which was technically outstanding. In Son & Daughter Queen are showing us that they can create music in the style of Led Zeppelin BETTER THAN Led Zeppelin!

    The lyrics are all to do with being dissatisfied with gender and sexuality. The idea being put across is that men have a raw deal, hence the phrase, "The world expects a man, to buckle down and shovel shit".


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