Context

This line was sung by Queen from the song "We Will Rock You," written by Brian May, from the album News of the World (1977).

"We Will Rock You" is kind of the ultimate anthem. With its opening handclap beat and killer guitar solo at the end, it is scientifically proven to get human beings off their butts and on their feet, whether it's played at a concert, a sporting event, or at the coffee shop where you're cramming for your final exams.

The song was written by Brian May because he saw the audience's response when Queen played in Liverpool and wanted to create a song everyone could get excited about. It's safe to say that he succeeded.

Where you've heard it

If you've been to any kind of sporting event in the past 20-30 years, you've heard this song. It was the most played song during the 2008-2009 NFL, NHL, and MLB seasons.

And if you're not a sports fan, this song has been covered by a variety of artists, including My Chemical Romance, Nirvana, Alanis Morissette, Prince, and of course, the cast of Glee.

"We Will Rock You" is played in the opening scene of the 2001 film A Knight's Tale because even medieval peasants can clap and stomp their feet.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

This song sounds better over a loud speaker than through your little disgraceful mouth. We can make an exception for karaoke though.