Knights of Cydonia
Muse愀 Lyrics
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Through the veins of history
I'll show you a God
Falls asleep on the job
And how can we win,
When fools can be kings
Don't waste your time
No one's going to take me alive
Time has come to make things right
You and I must fight for our rights
You and I must fight to survive
No one's going to take me alive
Time has come to make things right
You and I must fight for our rights
You and I must fight to survive
No one's going to take me alive
Time has come to make things right
You and I must fight for our rights
You and I must fight to survive
The lyrics to Muse's "Knights of Cydonia" depict a dystopian world where the ruling powers have become corrupt and oppressive, leaving the people to fight for their rights and survival. The imagery of riding "through the veins of history" suggests a journey through time, possibly to understand how the world arrived at its current state. The lines "I'll show you a God falls asleep on the job" suggest an abandonment of faith in traditional authority figures, who have failed to protect and serve the people.
The chorus takes on a more urgent tone, with the repeated phrase "No one's going to take me alive" indicating a willingness to fight to the death for freedom. The line "How can we win, when fools can be kings?" speaks to the frustration of living under incompetent leadership. The warning "Don't waste your time, or time will waste you" suggests that it is crucial to act now before it is too late.
Overall, the lyrics to "Knights of Cydonia" paint a vivid picture of a world in chaos, with a call to action for the people to stand up and fight for their rights.
Line by Line Meaning
Come ride with me
Let's embark on a journey together
Through the veins of history
Exploring the past and learning its lessons
I'll show you a God
I will reveal something divine or powerful to you
Falls asleep on the job
Even the most powerful can be negligent or ineffective
And how can we win,
What is the path to victory?
When fools can be kings
Even those who lack wisdom or merit can attain great power
Don't waste your time
Make the most of each moment
Or time will waste you
Otherwise you will squander your potential and opportunities
No one's going to take me alive
I will not be defeated or captured
Time has come to make things right
It is time to rectify past wrongs
You and I must fight for our rights
We must take action to defend and uphold our freedoms
You and I must fight to survive
Our survival depends on our determination and effort
No one's going to take me alive
I am determined to overcome all obstacles and challenges
Time has come to make things right
The present moment is the opportunity to correct past mistakes
You and I must fight for our rights
We share the responsibility of safeguarding our freedoms
You and I must fight to survive
Our survival depends on our resilience and perseverance
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATT BELLAMY, MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
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