Assassin
Muse/Florio Lyrics
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The time has come for you
To shoot your leaders down
Join forces underground
Lose control
In increasing pace
Wantonly waste
Whatever they say
These people are torn
Wild and bereft
Assassin is born, yeah
Whoa, yeah
(Aim, shoot, kill your leaders)
(Aim, kill them all)
Oppose and disagree
Destroy demonocracy
Lose control
In increasing pace
Wantonly waste
Intention erased
Whatever they say
These people are torn
Wild and bereft
Assassin is born, yeah
(Go)
The lyrics of Muse/Florio's song "Assassin" display a sense of urgency and frustration towards those in positions of power. The opening line, "War is overdue," sets the tone for the song and suggests that a change needs to happen. The call to action comes in the line, "The time has come for you to shoot your leaders down," indicating that the power structure needs to fall in order for a revolution to take place.
The chorus, "Lose control in increasing pace, wantonly waste, intention erased," is a powerful description of the chaos and destruction that can come from a revolution. It suggests that things are moving quickly and out of control, with little regard for intention or consequence. Despite the potential for destruction, the song argues that change is necessary, as the people are "wild and bereft."
The lyrics also suggest a distrust and rejection of democracy, with the line "destroy demonocracy." The idea of assassinating leaders and opposing democracy may be controversial, but it displays a sense of desperation and a need for change.
Overall, "Assassin" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that challenges the listener to consider the role of power and revolution in society.
Line by Line Meaning
War is overdue
It is time for a change, for action to be taken against those in power.
The time has come for you
You are being called upon to take action against those in power, to become an agent of change.
To shoot your leaders down
To metaphorically take down those in power, a call to action for revolution.
Join forces underground
To work together secretly, underground, to overthrow the ruling powers.
Lose control
To give into impulses, desires, and emotions that have been repressed due to societal oppression.
In increasing pace
As time moves forward, the pace at which one rebels or resists against oppression will only grow, spurred on by the injustices being done.
Wantonly waste
To intentionally use up, destroy or deplete resources, which can be seen as a form of defiance or rebellion against those in control of those resources.
Intention erased
The original intent behind an action or belief may be forgotten or ignored as the individual becomes a part of a larger movement, leading to actions being taken without clear purpose or reason.
Whatever they say
Regardless of what the ruling powers say or do, the people will still resist and rebel against them.
These people are torn
The people are restless, divided and frustrated, searching for an outlet, for change and for a way to improve their lives.
Wild and bereft
The people are struggling to find meaning, feeling lost and without direction.
Assassin is born, yeah
The person taking up arms against the ruling powers will become an assassin, someone who takes down the corrupt and oppressive leaders.
(Aim, shoot, kill your leaders)
A repeated call to action for rebellion and revolution, exhorting listeners to take up arms against their oppressors.
(Aim, kill them all)
A more violent and extremist version of the earlier call to action, promoting greater aggression and a more radical resistance against the ruling powers.
Oppose and disagree
To disagree and take a stance against the ruling powers, to resist their oppression and fight against their injustices.
Destroy demonocracy
To destroy the demonocracy or the oppressive political and social systems in place and replace it with a fairer, more just system.
(Go)
A final call to action, urging listeners to go out and fight for their freedom and rights, and not to be afraid to take down those who oppress them.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matthew James Bellamy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@phelan511
i love this 8bit cover. just sounds... so epic. id love this to be in a final boss fight for metroid or an old final fantasy or mega man
@Babysymmetry
Who would dislike this video? IT'S FUCKING BRILLIANT!!
@dannymartinez0129
Someone so stuped
@Hyperboi4evr
Awesome job as always. :) One thing you always do that makes these awesome, is you include the vocal lines into the songs. Nice touch.
@marvelfan281
OMG THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL.
@MrFalobalobalob
Omg! I love this song so much! Thanks for 8bitting it :)
@toni90227
Magnificent work, as usual!!!
@Aurrian
Even better than the 8-bit regular Assassin. Kudos!
@Zolic17
just what I was waiting for :)
@tholomew
Wow, seriously the breakdown in the middle sounds like something that would be played when you face a boss i the old Nintendo games like Super Mario :D