Freddie Mercury - In My Defence (2000 Remix)

This version of In My Defence comes from the Lover Of Life; Singer Of Songs - Special Edition CDs, released on September 4th, 2006 in the UK.

In 2000, Dave Clark remixed both Freddie Mercury songs from his Time musical album. This new remix is extremely similar to the Ron Nevison version; it seems to have more clarity and the piano is more prominent in the mix. The synthesized string opening is not present here; the song opens with piano. Also of note, this version is featured on the 2016 Messenger Of The Gods box set in place of the Nevison mix.

Written by: Dave Clark, David Soames, and Jeff Daniels
Produced by: Dave Clark and Freddie Mercury
Musicians:
Freddie Mercury - lead and backing vocals
Mike Moran - keyboards
Paul Vincent - guitars
Graham Jarvis - drums
Andy Pask - bass guitar
Peter Banks - synthesizers
John Christie - backing vocals
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Lyrics:

In my defence, what is there to say?
All the mistakes we made must be faced today
It's not easy now, knowing where to start
While the world we love tears itself apart

I'm just a singer with a song
How can I try to right the wrong?
For just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between, with a fading dream

In my defence, what is there to say?
We destroy the love, it's our way
We never listen enough, never face the truth
Then like a passing song
Love is here and then it's gone

I'm just a singer with a song
How can I try to right the wrong?
For just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between, with a fading dream

Just a singer with a song
How can I try to right the wrong?
I'm just a singer with a melody
I'm caught in between, with a fading dream
Caught in between, with a fading dream
Caught in between, with a fading dream

Oh what on earth (ooohh)
Oh what on earth (ooh, ooh, ooohh)
How do I try?
Do we live or die?
Oh help me God
Please help me