Context

This line is from the song "We Are the Champions" written by Freddie Mercury and performed by Queen from the album News of the World (1977).

"We Are the Champions" might have the most uplifting lyrics of any song of all time. Maybe you've just scored the winning basket in a game. Or you just aced your Algebra final. The circumstances don't matter. All that matters is that you are a winner—a champion—and no one can stop you from fighting and achieving all your craziest dreams.

Seriously, we think we're ready to run a marathon right now.

Where you've heard it

Have you ever been to a sporting event? Have you ever won a sporting event? Come to think of it, have you ever won any kind of game, ever? Chances are, you've definitely heard this verse thrown around.

Additional Notable References:

• Could this song be the catchiest ever? Some researchers certainly think so.
• There's also a version of this song featuring a crazy frog named Crazy Frog that was really popular in Europe because soccer. Excuse us, football.
• If you're into awesome covers, check out Jimmy Fallon's all-star acapella version, with musical champions like Carrie Underwood and Christina Aguilera.
• And by the way, some music geeks think that Queen's performance of this song at the Live Aid benefit in 1985 is the greatest live performance ever. You be the judge?

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.

Yeah, we get it. You just killed it in your lead role in the school play. You're a champion. But crowing about it does make you seem just a little bit pretentious.