Madness
Muse Lyrics
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(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad)
(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad)
(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad)
I, I can't get these memories out of my mind
And some kind of madness has started to evolve
(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad) mm
And I, I tried so hard to let you go
But some kind of madness is swallowing me whole
(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad) yeah
(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad)
I have finally seen the light
And I have finally realized
What you mean
Ooh, oh-oh, oh-oh
And now, I need to know, is this real love
Or is it just madness keeping us afloat?
(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad) mm
(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad)
And when I look back at all the crazy fights we had
It's like some kind of madness was taking control
(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad) yeah
(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad)
And now I have finally seen the light
And I have finally realized
What you need
Mm, mm-mm, mm-mm-mm
(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad)
(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad)
But now I have finally seen the end (finally seen the end)
And I'm not expecting you to care, no (expecting you to care)
That I have finally seen the light (finally seen the light)
And I have finally realized (realized)
I need your love
I need your love
Come to me just in a dream
Come on and rescue me
Yes, I know, I can't be wrong
And baby, you're too headstrong
Our love is
(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad)
(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad)
(M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, mad, mad, mad)
(M-m-m-m, m-m-m, madness)
The lyrics to "Madness" by Muse touch on the familiar themes of love and obsession. The song speaks to the singer's inability to let go of a past relationship and how this madness of love consumes him. He has finally seen the light and realized the meaning behind the relationship, but questions whether it is true love or just a form of madness holding them together. Looking back at past fights, the singer comes to the conclusion that it might have been their madness that took control. The lyrics then contemplate whether the love is worth holding onto or whether they should let go.
The repetition of the word "madness" in the lyrics is deliberately used to create a hypnotic effect in the song as well as emphasizing the central theme of the song, i.e., madness and love. The use of the word "swallowing" in the phrase "some kind of madness is swallowing me whole" highlights the idea that the singer is losing control and being consumed by this kind of love. The lyrics in the chorus, "come to me, trust in a dream, come on and rescue me," suggest a strong need for the other person to fill the void left in the singer's life.
Overall, the lyrics to "Madness" are introspective and insightful, inviting the listener to relate to their own experiences of love and madness.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I can't get these memories out of my mind
I cannot forget the memories of my past, they linger constantly in my mind.
And some kind of madness has started to evolve
The memories have triggered something in me that's slowly driving me insane.
I, I tried so hard to let you go
I made every effort to move on from you.
But some kind of madness is swallowing me whole, yeah
But my efforts have been futile, as the madness that's been growing inside me has consumed me completely.
I have finally seen the light
I have finally understood the truth about our relationship.
And I have finally realized
I have finally comprehended the reality of our situation.
What you mean
I now understand what you have been trying to convey to me all along.
And now, I need to know is this real love
However, I need to clarify whether this feeling we have is genuine love or just pure insanity.
Or is it just madness keeping us afloat?
Perhaps, the reason we are still together is because of the insanity of our relationship rather than love.
And when I look back at all the crazy fights we had
Reflecting on our past, I realize how the absurd arguments we had consumed us with madness.
Like some kind of madness
As if madness itself had taken over us.
Was taking control
It was overpowering us, dictating our actions and feelings.
But now I have finally seen the end (finally seen the end)
Nevertheless, now I realize that our relationship has come to a close.
And I'm not expecting you to care (expecting you to care)
I do not think you would care about our breakup.
I need to love
I am finally realizing my need for pure, genuine love.
Come to me
Reach out to me.
Trust in a dream
Trust yourself and believe in a brighter future.
Come on and rescue me
Save me from this madness that has consumed me thus far.
Yes I know, I can be wrong
Admittedly, I also acknowledge my faults in our relationship.
And maybe I'm too headstrong
Perhaps my own obstinacy and stubbornness may have contributed to our insanity.
Our love is madness
In the end, our love was nothing but sheer madness that swallowed us whole.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matthew James Bellamy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrCrasherdog
I guess the lyrics go (judging by the visuals) :
M 20x
I, Memories Mind
Kind Madness Evolve
M 20x
I. Hard Go
Madness Whole
M 20x
I Finally Light
I, Finally Realized
Mean
Ohhh ohhh
Now Love Madness
Afloat M 20x
When Back Crazy
Had Madness
Control M 20x
Finally Light I
Finally Realized Need
Mmmmm, mmmm...
(guitar intermission)
M 20x
Now Finally End
I'm, expecting care
I, Finally Light
I, Finally Realized
LOVE~ 2x
Come Dream
Rescue Me
Yes Know
Wrong
Head-Strong
M 20x -adness...
@Dmen95
4:05 this part I swear, there's something about how it gets delivered and how some guys feel
Come to me
Trust in a dream
Come on and rescue me
Yes I know, I can be wrong
And maybe I'm too headstrong
Our love is
Madness
@rucaluka
I, I can't get these memories out of my mind
And some kind of madness has started to evolve
I, I tried so hard to let you go
But some kind of madness is swallowing me whole, yeah
I have finally seen the light
And I have finally realized
What you mean
Oh oh oh
And now, I need to know is this real love
Or is it just madness keeping us afloat?
And when I look back at all the crazy fights we had
Like some kind of madness
Was taking control
Yeah
And now I have finally seen the light
And I have finally realized
What you need
Mm
And now I have finally seen the end (Finally seen the end)
And I'm not expecting you to care (Expecting you to care)
But I have finally seen the light (Finally seen the light)
I have finally realized (Realized)
I need to love
I need to love
Come to me,
Trust in your dream
Come on and rescue me
Yes I have known, I can be wrong
Maybe I'm too headstrong
Our love is
Madness
@gagebyers1057
I was in a rehab 6 years ago and the counselor there made everybody pick a song that best represents their addiction and this is the song I picked. Every now and then I’ll listen to it just to remind myself how far I’ve come and how much I’ve changed. It’s amazing what a song can do
@Dawsons89
Hell yeah man, keep kicking ass and taking names! I might just be another random stranger.. But I’M PROUD OF YOU, and I’M PROUD FOR YOU!!! Every day is another opportunity to be a winner! 👍👍👍
@Mike-ef5lj
You got it Gage! You're loved brother
@gayvinmcginnes2508
dude I'm like a week sober and listened to this song and realized that it fits my addiction so much more than any romantic relationship I've had. Thanks for sharing your story, keep it up!
@davidsteiner-zk3lt
I love it great job
@davidsteiner-zk3lt
I love it great job
@WBbramski99
goosebumps everytime when he sings loudly "i need to love" everytime.
@steveerickson3276
OMG! I always thought it was “it’s all wrong” and it’s “I need love!” Literally you made me cry bc this is my life and my relationship right now. Omg
@WBbramski99
@@steveerickson3276 I’ve known the pain for far too long, you’ll break free someday. Have faith.
@ajaxlewis7664
Pretty sure it's "I need YOUR love".