I’m sure you are familiar with the classic Queen anthem from the 1970s – ♪ Bohemian Rhapsody ♪ … Just for a laugh and to maybe make you stop and think for a moment, I have adapted the lyrics to Weight Loss Rhapsody!.  I challenge you not to sing it to that oh-so-familiar tune as you read it. Then let me know your thoughts below ♪

Weight Loss Rhapsody

♪ Is this the real life? Is this just a diet?

Caught in a cycle, no escape from trying it

Open your eyes, look at the scale and see

I’m just a poor soul, no sympathy for me ♪

Because it’s easy gain, easy lose, feeling high, feeling low

Any way the trend goes, doesn’t really matter to me, to me

Mama, just tried a new plan Pulled out all the stops, now it’s just a sham

♪Mamma, thought it’d make me thin But now I’ve seen, it’s just a load of spin

Mamma, ooh, didn’t mean to let you down If I’m not smaller this time tomorrow

Carry on, carry on, as if calories don’t matter to me ♪

Too late, the weight has won

Sends shivers down my spine, body’s aching all the time

Goodbye, healthy eating, I’ve got to binge ♪

Gotta leave the salads behind and face the fridge

Mamma, ooh (any way the scale goes) I don’t want to fail

♪ I sometimes wish I’d never stepped on the scale at all

I see a little silhouette of myself

Trying keto, paleo, willpower like Jello ♪

Late-night cravings, very, very frightening me

(Carbs a lot) Carbs a lot, (Carbs a lot) Carbs a lot, Carbs a lot, please let me go

But I’m just a poor soul, no self-control for me

He’s just a poor soul, caught in obesity

♪ Spare me my fries from this monstrosity

Easy gain, easy lose, will you set me free?

In the name of health No, we will not let you go (let him go)

In the name of health We will not let you go (let him go)

In the name of health We will not let you go (let me go) Will not let you go (let me go) ♪

Never, never, never, never let me go No, no, no, no, no, no, no

Oh, mamma mia, Mamma mia Mamma mia, let me lose

Fitbit buzzes, there’s a workout planned for me, for me, for me

 ♪So you think you can binge eat and sabotage your size?

So you think you can snack on and watch your health die?

Oh, darling, can’t do this to me, darling

Just gotta get fit, just gotta get back on track

Nothing really matters, anyone can see

Nothing really matters Nothing really matters to me ♪

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6 Comments

  1. Lochlan Sullivan

    What a delightful twist on such an iconic song! Your adaptation to “Weight Loss Rhapsody” not only captures the struggle many of us face with dieting but also does it with a humor and lightness that makes it tangible. I couldn’t help but chuckle while reading and following along to the tune!

    • The Rick

      It’s great to hear that you enjoyed “Weight Loss Rhapsody”! The journey of dieting can feel pretty isolating, but humor can really bring people together. I wanted to capture that struggle—the ups and downs—while keeping things light. Dieting often feels so serious, doesn’t it? But sometimes, laughing about it can make the whole process a bit more bearable.

  2. Lacey Mukasa

    This adaptation of “Bohemian Rhapsody” as “Weight Loss Rhapsody” is not just a clever play on words; it encapsulates a very real struggle many face when it comes to weight loss and body image. The lyrics resonate because they highlight the emotional rollercoaster that often accompanies dieting—Golden promises followed by disappointment. The line about being a “poor soul” without sympathy really hits home; it reflects how many of us can feel very isolated in our struggles, even in a world so full of advice and support.

  3. Stella Hancock

    What a creative reinterpretation of such an iconic song! Your adaptation of “Bohemian Rhapsody” as “Weight Loss Rhapsody” cleverly captures the often frustrating journey many of us experience with dieting and body image. The way you’ve turned a beloved anthem into a relatable commentary on the cycles of weight loss — that oscillation between hope and disappointment — certainly resonates with many.

    • The Rick

      I appreciate you sharing your thoughts! It’s interesting how an iconic song can serve as a mirror for our own experiences, right? The ups and downs of dieting really do echo that operatic drama. It’s not just about losing weight but all the emotions tied to it—hopes dashed one day and newfound motivation the next. I wanted to reflect that rollercoaster in the adaptation. Plus, using something so recognizable makes it easier for people to connect. It’s all about finding common ground, and I think many of us have felt that weight loss struggle at some point. Would love to hear any personal stories or insights you have on this, too!

  4. Lucia Sullivan

    This is such a clever take on a classic! I’ve definitely wrestled with that cyclical nature of dieting—it can feel so all-consuming, much like the dramatic flair of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Your adaptation captures that struggle perfectly. I think it’s interesting how so many of us approach weight loss with the hope that a new plan will finally be the magic bullet, only to find ourselves back at square one. It’s almost like we’re chasing a mirage, isn’t it?

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