Hysteria
✔ Muse Lyrics


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It's bugging me
Grating me
And twisting me around

Yeah I'm endlessly
Caving in
And turning inside out
'Cause I want it now
I want it now
Give me your heart and your soul
And I'm breaking out
I'm breaking out
Last chance to lose control

Yeah it's holding me
Morphing me
And forcing me to strive

To be endlessly
Caving in
And dreaming I'm alive

'Cause I want it now
I want it now
Give me your heart and your soul
I'm not breaking down
I'm breaking out
Lace chance to lose control

And I want you now
I want you now
I feel my heart implode
And I'm breaking out




Escaping now
Feeling my faith erode

Overall Meaning

In Muse's song "Hysteria," the lyrics describe a speaker who is grappling with internal turmoil and the deep desire to break free from it. The language used is aggressive, evocative, and emotional. The lyrics build towards a climax that is both intense and cathartic, as the singer professes their desire for connection and release.


The first verse begins with the singer being "bugged" and "grated" by some inner conflict. The language suggests that this turmoil is not just inward, but also has a physical component, as it's "twisting" the singer around. The second verse is more intense, as the singer describes themselves as "endlessly caving in" and "turning inside out." The repetition of the phrase "I want it now" suggests that this struggle is one of immediate need, perhaps rooted in some sort of emotional repression or lack of fulfillment.


As the song progresses, the lyrics become more desperate, with the singer feeling like they're being "morphed" and "forced" to strive towards an elusive goal. The plea to "give me your heart and soul" suggests that they're searching for a deep, meaningful connection with another person. The final lines are particularly powerful, with the singer feeling their "heart implode" even as they "break out," "escape," and "feel their faith erode." These lyrics suggest that the struggle is ultimately one of personal growth, as the singer realizes that they need to confront their own internal conflicts if they want to find fulfillment and connection in their life.


Line by Line Meaning

It's bugging me
This situation is irritating me or causing anxiety.


Grating me
The situation is rubbing against me and causing discomfort.


And twisting me around
The situation is disorienting and confusing me.


Yeah I'm endlessly
I am continuously experiencing...


Caving in
...a sense of giving up or surrendering to external forces.


And turning inside out
...feeling like I am being pulled in different directions, causing internal turmoil.


'Cause I want it now
The reason for my internal strife is my strong desire...


Give me your heart and your soul
...to have your complete devotion and dedication.


And I'm breaking out
I am finally gaining the courage to break free from the constraints of the situation.


I'm breaking out
I am determined to break free from this.


Last chance to lose control
This may be my last opportunity to free myself and let go of control.


Yeah it's holding me
This situation is keeping me restrained or trapped.


Morphing me
This situation is causing me to change or transform.


And forcing me to strive
I am being compelled to make an effort or pursue a goal.


To be endlessly
Once again, I am experiencing a constant state of...


Caving in
...giving up or surrendering to external forces.


And dreaming I'm alive
...imagining that there is still possibility for me despite my circumstances.


'Cause I want it now
Once again, my strong desire is causing internal conflict.


I want it now
I need to have it immediately, without delay.


Give me your heart and your soul
I demand complete devotion and dedication from you once again.


I'm not breaking down
I am not going to be defeated by this situation.


I'm breaking out
I am determined to find a way out of this.


Last chance to lose control
This is my final opportunity to let go of control and take a risk.


And I want you now
My desire for you has intensified even more.


I want you now
I need to have you immediately, without delay.


I feel my heart implode
My emotions are becoming so intense that they feel like they are collapsing in on themselves.


And I'm breaking out
I am determined to break free from my current situation, including my feelings for you.


Escaping now
I am making a quick escape from this situation and all of its restraints.


Feeling my faith erode
My sense of belief or trust is gradually deteriorating in this situation.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY

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The UK really knows good music.

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the gorillaz, blur, muse... the list never ends.

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The who muse Coldplay oasis the beatles ect are good but then theres 1D and the rolling stones eww

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wwemonkey619
I'm with you on that one, don't forget we have shitty Little Mix as well.

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@Ikariel

feels like this song was written for the future, and this future is now...

@brucewayne3069

It certainly seems like they're warning us about the Orwellian stuff that is going on RIGHT NOW

@BlueGuise9

I never thought the day would come, but it has!

@brucewayne3069

@@BlueGuise9

It's kinda scary.

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