Sure, it's the lament of a young man who expects the death penalty because he has just killed someone execution style, but... It's impossible to not loudly sing along and then bobbing your head when the fast part starts. It's just plain fun.
Queen | Sheer Heart Attack - their brilliance confirmed
"We Will Rock You" was one of my first favorite rock songs.* I ordered the album "News of the World" on 8-Track with my 16 albums for 1 cent introductory offer with my Columbia Records Club membership. (Remember that club?)
"Sheer Heart Attack" confirms their brilliance: "Brighton Rock" does rock. I hereby dub it my new favorite Queen song. At least until I listen to another Queen album.
* I must admit that I was pretty annoyed by its constant companion song "We Are the Champions".