Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics have hidden meanings, language expert says

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This year marks 50 years since Queen's most iconic song, Bohemian Rhapsody, was released.The track, which is the most listened-to of the 20th century with a staggering 2.5 billion streams, was written by Freddie Mercury and managed to defy critics despite being almost six minutes long and featuring a genre-crossing melody.It also spent a total of 14 weeks at number one in the UK singles charts in two sittings – nine weeks in 1975 when it was first released, and five weeks in 1991 shortly after Freddie's death – and was the Christmas number one on both years.The hidden meanings behind the late Queen frontman's lyrics have sparked debates for years, but now a leading language expert at Babbel has offered his intriguing insights into the perplexing yet captivating song.Speaking to the Express, Noël Wolf's has interpreted the meaning behind Scaramouche and Galileo, the existential themes based on Freddie's personal journey, and the truth behind the title Bohemian Rhapsody.He argued: "The title Bohemian Rhapsody grabs you right from the start – it's like a gateway to the song's enigmatic world.

Bohemian reflects an unconventional, free-spirited way of life, one that rejects societal norms. The term, rooted in 19th-century French literature, speaks to those who live outside traditional bounds, often driven by art, passion and freedom."It conveys the sense of embracing one's individuality, even if it means standing apart from the crowd.

The choice of this word indicates that the song itself will be a personal exploration, breaking from tradition and embracing the complexity of life.

It's a nod to the way Mercury lived his own life – unapologetically himself, regardless of what society expected."What of the second half of the