Unravel the complex layers of meaning behind Queen's masterpiece, exploring Freddie Mercury's personal struggles with identity and sexuality encoded within the lyrics. The episode investigates the revolutionary recording techniques used to create the song's distinct sections, including the famous operatic segment that took over three weeks to record. We delve into Mercury's refusal to explain the true meaning of the lyrics, the various interpretations that have emerged over decades, and how the song reflects both Mercury's Persian heritage and his complex relationship with his sexuality and faith.