Uprising
♪♫Muse Lyrics
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Transmissions will resume
They'll try to push drugs
That keep us all dumbed down and hope that
We will never see the truth around
(So come on)
Another promise, another scene,
With all the green belts wrapped around our minds
And endless red tape to keep the truth confined
(So come on)
They will not force us
They will stop degrading us
They will not control us
We will be victorious
(So come on)
Interchanging mind control
Come let the revolution take its toll if you could
Flick a switch and open your third eye, you'd see that
We should never be afraid to die
(So come on)
Rise up and take the power back, it's time that
The fat cats had a heart attack, you know that
Their time is coming to an end
We have to unify and watch our flag ascend
(So come on)
They will not force us
They will stop degrading us
They will not control us
We will be victorious
(So come on)
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
They will not force us
They will stop degrading us
They will not control us
We will be victorious
(So come on)
Hey, hey, hey, hey
The lyrics of Muse’s song ‘Uprising’ speak of a world where people are constantly bombarded with misinformation and manipulation by those in power, who attempt to keep the masses ignorant and subservient. The song highlights the power of collective action and the importance of rising up against these forces of oppression. The opening lines suggest that there is a sense of paranoia in the air and that there are powerful forces at work, represented by the P-R (perhaps standing for ‘powers that be’). The reference to ‘transmissions’ suggests a constant stream of propaganda directed at the masses, designed to keep them under control.
The second verse takes a cynical view of the promises made by those in power, suggesting that they are merely lies designed to perpetuate greed and maintain control. The imagery of ‘green belts’ and ‘endless red tape’ creates a sense of claustrophobia and confinement, reinforcing the idea that people are trapped and unable to escape the oppressive system. The chorus is a call to action, asserting that ‘they will not control us’ and that victory is possible if people stand together.
The bridge of the song is a plea for people to open their minds and break free from the mental conditioning that keeps them in thrall to the system. The third verse deals explicitly with the idea of revolution, encouraging people to rise up and take power back from those who hold it. The final repetition of the chorus is an affirmation of the power of collective action and a rallying cry for people to stand together and fight for change.
Line by Line Meaning
The paranoia is in bloom, the P-R
We live in a time where paranoia is prevalent due to social, economic and political issues.
Transmissions will resume
Information and communication transmissions will begin again.
They'll try to push drugs
The authorities will try to control us with drugs as a means of oppression.
That keep us all dumbed down and hope that
The government aims to keep citizens ignorant to prevent uprisings and unrest.
We will never see the truth around
Citizens will be so caught up in the lies fed to them that they will never see the truth.
Another promise, another scene,
False promises from the authorities are common and repeated.
Another package lie to keep us trapped in greed
Politicians and governments perpetuate lies that maintain capitalist ideals to retain control of the people.
With all the green belts wrapped around our minds
We are restricted by the societal norms and expectations of our environment.
And endless red tape to keep the truth confined
The government has imposed regulations to restrict access to the truth and suppress honest knowledge.
They will not force us
We will not be oppressed by the authorities.
They will stop degrading us
The authorities will cease dehumanizing us and treating us as inferior beings.
They will not control us
The authorities will have no control over us.
We will be victorious
We will triumph and overthrow the current oppressive system.
Interchanging mind control
Oppressive ideas are constantly being imposed on us without our awareness or consent.
Come let the revolution take its toll if you could
The idea is that a revolution is the only way to bring about significant change.
Flick a switch and open your third eye, you'd see that
If you could, you would open up to the truth and become aware of the false reality being portrayed.
We should never be afraid to die
We should be prepared to do whatever it takes to fight for a better future, even if it costs our lives.
Rise up and take the power back, it's time that
It's time to take back the power the authorities have taken from us.
The fat cats had a heart attack, you know that
Those in power will eventually face the consequences of their greed and corruption.
Their time is coming to an end
The oppressive power structure will ultimately be brought down.
We have to unify and watch our flag ascend
We need to come together, put aside our differences and fight for a better future.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matthew James Bellamy
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@Imiwrites
Olé to her speech!! she has truly one of the best minds out there!
I admire her performance on stage and the way she handled the nerves!!!
She sets a great example for those of us in our creative endeavors!
Whatever brought us to this speech, whether it is the sign we needed to start, the wake-up call we needed to make some change or we're bidding our creative process farewell and somehow we came across this revolutionary and much-needed perspective, I honor us for coming this far and I wish us all the best on our creative journey!
Also, her book big magic is an extended and holistic version of this beautiful perspective, I deeply recommend it if you haven't checked it out yet :))
@melglitter300
damn this woman is wayyyyy eloquent. the words just keep pouring out of her effortlessly
@hariiiprasath
Well, she is the author of an international bestseller. So...
@IMSiegfried
I don't know that being a great writer necessarily correlates to being a great speaker.
@abeerazam4543
was thinking the same thing
@khonzahanny
@@IMSiegfried its not! But I suppose famous writers have more public appearance so maybe they kinda get better at public speaking overtime
@tonymichaud8683
Of course....Shes a wordsmith
@viljamsmed4952
Picasso would agree, he said "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working"
@sunnflowerr
I love this, thank you for sharing. :)
@kimfawcett1725
I love Picasso! Thanks for this.
@Jayne_Maya
Brilliant