Love Of My Life was written by Freddie Mercury for Mary Austin, with whom he had a long-term relationship. The song reflects Mercurys deep feelings for Austin even after their romantic relationship ended. It was first featured by Queen in 1975 on the album A Night at the Opera.
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m Love of my life - you've hurt me,
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You've broken my heart and now you leave me.
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Love of my life can't you see?
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Don't take it away from me, because you don't know, what it means to me.
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m Love of my life don't leave me,
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You've taken my love, and now desert me,
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Love of my life can't you see,
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Don't take it away from me because you don't know - what it means to me.
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And everything's all by the way -
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When I grow older I will be there at your side to remind you