Knights of Cydonia
Muse攀 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
In "Knights of Cydonia," Muse explores themes of heroism, rebellion, and defiance against oppressive powers. The opening lines invite the listener to join the singer on a journey through history to witness a God who has fallen asleep on the job. This can be interpreted as a critique of the power structures that govern society, where those in positions of authority neglect their responsibilities, leading to the suffering of the masses.
The chorus of the song is a call to action. The repeated refrain "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" is an urging to the listener to stand up against tyranny and fight for their rights. The line "When fools can be kings" suggests that the system is corrupt and unjust, with those who are unfit to govern rising to power, while the capable are oppressed. However, the singer implores the listener not to be deterred, as wasting one's time is tantamount to surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
Come ride with me
Join me on a journey
Through the veins of history
Explore the past and its impact on the present
I'll show you a God
I'll reveal a powerful being or force
Falls asleep on the job
Neglects their duties and responsibilities
And how can we win,
What can we do to succeed
When fools can be kings
When people lacking wisdom or intelligence can hold immense power
Don't waste your time
Use your time wisely
Or time will waste you
Otherwise you'll regret missed opportunities
No one's going to take me alive
I won't be captured or defeated
Time has come to make things right
It's time to correct past wrongs
You and I must fight for our rights
We need to stand up for what we believe in
You and I must fight to survive
We must struggle to stay alive and achieve our goals
No one's going to take me alive
I won't give up or be defeated
Time has come to make things right
It's time to correct past mistakes
You and I must fight for our rights
We must stand up for what we deserve
You and I must fight to survive
We must work hard to achieve and survive
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATT BELLAMY, MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
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