The loser in the end

"The Loser in the End" was Roger Taylor's sole contribution on the album both as a songwriter and lead singer. Although Queen II is not a true concept album, all of the songs seemed to be connected, either lyrically or in general tone (or both), this one seems to be the lone track lacking either attribute.

[Verse 1] Mama's gotta problem She don't know what to say Her little baby boy Has just left home today [Chorus] She's got to be the loser in the end She's got to be the loser in the end Misuse her and you'll lose her as a friend She's Ma on whom you can always depend [Verse 2] She washed and fed And clothed and cared For nearly twenty years And all she gets is "goodbye Ma" And the nighttime's for her tears [Chorus] She's got to be the loser in the end She's got to be the loser in the end Misuse her and you'll lose her as a friend She's Ma on whom you can always depend [Guitar Solo] [Bridge] So listen, mothers everywhere To just one mother's son You'll get forgotten on the way If you don't let them have their fun Forget regrets, and just remember It's not so long since you were young [Outro] You're bound to be the loser in the end You're bound to be the loser in the end They'll choose their new shoes That's not far to bend You're Ma on whom they can always depend