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Flick Of The Wrist
Words and music by Freddie Mercury
Transcribed by Richard Boodell
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solo (1:51)
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Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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David Rhythm Player |
#1 by David Bradley at Apr 22, 1974 at 6:29 PM EST |
| ""greatest band ever and are truly under appreciated""" well the thing about being unappreciated, is true. some wankers don´t listen queen because freddie was gay. That´s a shame, | |
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nick Average |
#2 by nick coffeen at Jun 20, 1974 at 3:03 AM EST |
| I think this song was written about the really bad recording contract that Queen had with Trident eg he uses 'money-make machine' maybe to describe their managers that made alot of money out the band when they were still living in bedsits (This is true - John's partner had her first child when they were still living in a bedsit in London). I think Queen were (rightfully) quite bitter about the whole thing when they wrote this. Sorry for rambling, it's just my opinion :) damn good song though :D | |
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Zach Wanna Be |
#3 by Zach U haft 2 ask 1st at Jun 17, 1975 at 4:36 PM EST |
| I agree with mecury_girl's analysis. I think it is a precursor to Death on Two legs, and is basically about money grubbing record bosses who like to stiff hard working bands like queen in order to make a profit. "Dislocate your spine if you don't sign he says " I don't think that's meant literally but I can picture the scene: Freddie and the boys reading through a somewhat dubious record contract and the big fat cigar smoking boss threatning with something like "if you don't sign I'll see you never work in music again!!!!" | |
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Master Shaïtan Wanna Be |
#4 by Master Shaïtan at May 4, 1977 at 8:21 AM EST |
| Pretty Much. I love this song, and i wonder how their old manager feels about having all these hate songs directed to him. This song also creeps me out a bit: "Work my fingers to my bones I scream with pain I still make no impression" This still sends chills down my spine. Poor queen. they deserved more than this. F**KING RECORD COMPANY SLAVE DRIVERS!! | |
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CJ Wanna Be |
#5 by CJ West at Jul 23, 1978 at 9:47 PM EST |
| Something of pure evil in the world that is trying to rip you off, that will also kill you. Devil, or considering that it was written by Freddie Mercury who was of the Zoroastrian Faith "Angra-Mazda" the diety of evil, but it relates better to this album in the fact that the person being reffered to as "You" has fallen prey to the evil spirit and just realizing the terrible effects of it. The album itself seems to be about the hard times of life especially in love. all of the songs fit into hard knocks category | |
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Green Day rocks Average |
#6 by Green Day rocks!!!! at Mar 11, 1982 at 1:09 AM EST |
| I totally agree with the comment about the creepy parts of the song. And the fantastic vocals also make them especially creepy. | |
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julian Average |
#7 by julian at Aug 1, 1988 at 11:31 AM EST |
| Several of you are correct and several more close, while the others were just flat out wrong. This isn't about love or anything to do with sexual situations, such that was point out by "ledskynyrd". It's about their managers/producers...not sure if it's Trident or those immediatily following...but it is just as "Death On Two Legs". I've recently started taking drum lessons to go along with my guitar/vocals, just to round myself out as a musician...and OMG, Roger is killing those drums!! Queen are the greatest band not just rock but the greatest band ever and are truly under appreciated. They arranged their songs perfectly with the music and lyrics, and this song's just a pure example of that. | |
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Mikel Average |
#8 by Mikel A. at Dec 13, 1989 at 4:15 AM EST |
| I think this song is about heroin and maby other drugs...!!!!!! this song is about druggs!!! How dosent anybodey else see it?? It is as mutch a heroin song as it can be!! | |
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Lyssa CHAOS Average |
#9 by Lyssa CHAOS at Aug 13, 1990 at 2:30 AM EST |
| I think it is about dealing with the mafia. About what can happen if you do not follow what they want exactly. | |
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Dakota Average |
#10 by Dakota Keyes at Mar 16, 1991 at 1:59 AM EST |
| Pretty Much. I love this song, and i wonder how their old manager feels about having all these hate songs directed to him. This song also creeps me out a bit: "Work my fingers to my bones I scream with pain I still make no impression" This still sends chills down my spine. Poor queen. they deserved more than this. F**KING RECORD COMPANY SLAVE DRIVERS!! | |
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Chris Average |
#11 by Chris Essery at Mar 21, 1993 at 9:04 PM EST |
| this is about consequences to temptation | |
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Batmanuel Badass |
#12 by Batmanuel at Nov 30, 1993 at 8:17 PM EST |
| flick of the wrist...hehe....sorry, that reminds me of something my dad says...anyway, lol... | |
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pat Wanna Be |
#13 by pat smear at Oct 30, 1994 at 2:22 AM EST |
| meh 2 me its about a guy, or a gal, duno what stage freddie was goin thru, ouch that sounds harsh. but how your tryin to impress them and make them love you but they dont care n theyl rip u down muah ha ha ha xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | |
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Chris Wanna Be |
#14 by Chris H at Oct 19, 1995 at 2:29 PM EST |
| This song's about petting the old trousersnake. thank you | |
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Ben Rhythm Player |
#15 by Ben Jammin at Jun 21, 1999 at 7:05 PM EST |
| this was a song written for the producers at trident studios. and interview with roy thomas baker said that Queen was making songs and only made like 50 pounds a week (the english money....i couldnt find a symbol), and the big guy bought a new rolls royce....or something like that (its been a while) correct me if im wrong :) | |
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Murders in the Average |
#16 by Murders in the Rue Morgue at Jul 17, 1999 at 3:24 PM EST |
| So, this was for the same guys as "Death On Two Legs"? | |
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David Rhythm Player |
#17 by David Bradley at Jun 12, 2000 at 7:00 PM EST |
| Come on peeps, this song rocks! I think its just a fun rock song about a guy who'll destroy you if you dont do as he says. Like Phil Mitchell or something. | |
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Håvard Average |
#18 by Håvard Banne at Mar 17, 2002 at 3:13 PM EST |
| Maybe Mercury just intended us to read what we like into it? Who cares what it means, all I know is that it sounds damn good.. ;) | |
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Alyssa Professional |
#19 by Alyssa at Jun 20, 2003 at 8:56 AM EST |
| This is one of my favorite songs on the "Sheer Heart Attack" album. It is a stab at a former manager or someone that Freddie feels he and the band have been wronged by. It is a fantastic rock song as only Queen could do it. This music still sounds as original and new as it did upon release. Freddie Mercury was the best the world will ever see. | |
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Chris Wanna Be |
#20 by Chris H at Apr 19, 2006 at 8:33 PM EST |
| bout their old manager, same as death on two legs. He sounds like an asshole. Very poetic/dramatic how freddie described it | |
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