Cave
Muse/Florio Lyrics
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I'll do it myself, it's got nothing to do with you
And there's nothing that you can do
You can see it and you can almost hear it too
You can almost taste it, it's nothing to do with you
And there's still nothing that you can do
Come in my cave and I'll burn your hearts away
Please close your ears and try to look away
So you'll never hear a single word I say
And don't ever come my way
Leave me alone, it's nothing serious
I'll do it myself, it's got nothing to do with you
And there's still nothing that you can do
So come in my cave, and I'll burn your hearts away
Come in my cave, and arrest me for my mistakes
The lyrics to Muse/Florio’s song “Cave” are powerful and evoke feelings of frustration, desperation, and isolation. The singer is asking to be left alone, insisting that what they are dealing with is not serious and that they can handle it on their own. They make it clear that others cannot help or understand what they are going through. The use of multiple senses – sight, taste, and hearing – emphasizes the extent to which this is an internal struggle that cannot be shared or communicated with others.
The title of the song, “Cave,” adds layers of meaning to the lyrics. The cave can be seen as a metaphor for the singer’s psyche – a hidden, dark place that they retreat to when they are struggling. The phrase “come in my cave” takes on a threatening tone as the singer warns that they will “burn your hearts away” if someone tries to enter. The final line, “arrest me for my mistakes,” suggests that the singer may be grappling with feelings of guilt or shame and feels that they deserve punishment.
Overall, the lyrics to “Cave” capture the complex emotions that can arise when someone is struggling with internal turmoil. The singer’s insistence on handling it alone, and the warning against anyone entering their cave, highlight the isolation that can often accompany these struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave me alone, it's nothing serious
I need to handle this on my own, it's not a big deal
I'll do it myself, it's got nothing to do with you
This is my responsibility and doesn't involve you
And there's nothing that you can do
Your involvement won't make a difference
You can see it and you can almost hear it too
You might notice something is off and have a sense of what's happening
You can almost taste it, it's nothing to do with you
You can sense there's something wrong, but it's not your issue
And there's still nothing that you can do
You won't be able to solve this problem for me
So come in my cave, and I'll burn your hearts away
If you get too involved, it could hurt you emotionally
Come in my cave and I'll burn your hearts away
I warn you to stay away or face the consequences
Please close your ears and try to look away
Don't pay attention to what's happening here
So you'll never hear a single word I say
I don't want to talk about it with you
And don't ever come my way
Stay away from me and my problems
Come in my cave, and arrest me for my mistakes
I know I'm making mistakes, and I'm willing to face the consequences
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
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INES
I love all your 8-bit versions!!! THEY ARE JUST AWESOME!!! But...Cave... omg... it's one of my favorite songs... just awesome! :D
Macawg
Capos!! Me encantó...
Schlimm Shady
subscriber number +1 :)! really does sound like an AWESOME boss battle theme!!!!!! MUSE <3!!!!
inferneko
Amazing 8 bit remixes you got there! You should do the song "Minimum" in 8 bit, i'm sure it would sound very good.
Cris Sills
Loving this!
ZackBack
This really sounds like a epic boss theme!
Socks
3 people didn't want to enter Matt's cave...
el cucumber
KaisDragonBlade Hahahehehoho!
Elliot K
now 6
bloosy
This is one of the coolest things I've heard for a while. :D