Living in the United States is not easy. Especially when working in an American company, all sorts of moments come up.

A few days ago, a colleague worked hard for months and finally secured a big contract, which was highly competitive due to the large amount involved.

Every time we had a meeting, the atmosphere among the staff was tense to the point of being fierce, but ultimately that colleague became the hero of the victory.

With the vice president's announcement that the contract was finalized, the office was filled with whistling and applause, and that sales colleague said this.

"Another one bites the dust"

In that moment, everyone burst into laughter, as they all knew this expression came from Queen's famous song.

"Another one bites the dust!" This song is one of Queen's representative tracks, and its bass line is so strong that it still sounds sophisticated and cool today.

However, if you take a closer look at the lyrics, it quite directly depicts the reality of competition, defeat, and the need to rise again.

Translating 'Another one bites the dust' literally means "Another one eats the dust."

It metaphorically expresses someone who has lost in a fight or competition. In simpler terms, it means "Another one has fallen."

When you think about it, competition is a very natural part of daily life in English-speaking cultures.

In popular culture in the U.S. or the U.K., competition is seen as the driving force of progress, and there is a strong perception that whether you win or lose, it is an important experience.

Perhaps the reason Queen's song became a global hit is that it captures this universal sentiment well.

As we go through countless competitions in life, it symbolically portrays how some people fall while others rise and run.

The lyrics of the song include sounds of gunfire, people falling, and scenes of another person 'biting the dust' repeatedly.

At first glance, it may seem fierce, but in fact, it metaphorically shows the continuous defeats and challenges that are unavoidable in life. In the workplace, the competition to win projects, the wins and losses in sports, or even the subtle battles in the dating market, ultimately we all fight small wars as we live our lives.

So this song is not just a track to dance to with a lively beat, but it can be said to humorously and refreshingly unravel reality.

Personally, when I listen to this song, I feel energized. Even if I fear failure, it sends the message that "if you fall, you can get back up again."

It's the same in the workplace. Just because I lost in competition today doesn't mean it's the end; tomorrow another stage will open up. And sometimes, when a colleague wins in competition, it's also nice to enjoy the atmosphere together by shouting "Another one bites the dust!"

In the future, when someone achieves great success or conversely, when there are casualties in fierce competition, I think I will subtly recall the lyrics of this song. Music is ultimately connected to our lives, which is why it is loved for so long.

The reason Queen shook the hearts of people around the world is likely for that very reason.

Just like that day when a simple joke mentioning the song title made everyone laugh and relax, sometimes a line of music can lighten a heavy mood. Competition is unavoidable, but perhaps the message Queen conveyed through their song is to not lose wit and humor even within it.