Sunburn
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Come waste your millions here, secretly she says
Another corporate show, a guilty conscience grows

And I'll feel a guilty conscience grow
And I'll feel a guilty conscience grow

She burns like the sun, and I can't look away
She'll burn our horizons, make no mistake

Come let the truth be shared, no one ever dared
To break these endless lies, secretly she cries

She burns like the sun, and I can't look away
She'll burn our horizons, make no mistake

And I'll hide from the world behind a broken frame
And I'll burn forever, I can't face the shame





And I'll hide from the world behind a broken frame
And I'll burn forever, I can't face the shame

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Muse's song Sunburn are open to interpretation. However, it is possible to glimpse some possible meanings that Matt Bellamy may have had in mind when he wrote these lyrics.


The opening line "Come waste your millions here, secretly she says" might suggest the temptation of wealth or perhaps a desire for stimulation or distraction, associated with fame or celebrity culture. This is reinforced in the second line "Another corporate show, a guilty conscience grows," which suggests that someone might feel guilty about participating in the conspicuous consumption and the overindulgence promoted by corporations.


In the chorus, the focus shifts to a woman who "burns like the sun." Her power and allure are compared to a force of nature that cannot be denied. The line "She'll burn our horizons, make no mistake" further emphasizes the intensity of her effect on the singer. The woman seems to represent a destructive temptation or a kind of addiction that the singer cannot resist, even as he acknowledges the negative consequences.


The last verse describes the singer hiding from the world and burning forever, unable to face the shame. This suggests that perhaps he has fallen prey to this woman's allure and has been destroyed or consumed by it. Alternatively, the shame might stem from his own complicity in the corporate culture that promoted overindulgence and distraction.


Overall, the lyrics of "Sunburn" have a dark and introspective quality. They suggest a sense of alienation and a struggle to resist temptation. The imagery of fire and burning adds to the sense of danger and risk that pervades the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Come waste your millions here, secretly she says
The woman encourages people to spend extravagantly while keeping her true intentions a secret.


Another corporate show, a guilty conscience grows
The person putting on the corporate show becomes increasingly and uncomfortably guilty about their actions.


And I'll feel a guilty conscience grow
The singer will also experience a growing sense of guilt.


She burns like the sun, and I can't look away
The woman is captivating in a dangerous way, and the artist is drawn to her despite knowing the potential consequences.


She'll burn our horizons, make no mistake
The woman's actions will have far-reaching consequences that cannot be ignored.


Come let the truth be shared, no one ever dared
The woman has kept secrets for a long time, and the singer is urging her to reveal the truth.


To break these endless lies, secretly she cries
The woman is burdened by the weight of the lies she has kept and is secretly emotional about it.


And I'll hide from the world behind a broken frame
The artist is ashamed of their actions and will try to hide from the consequences.


And I'll burn forever, I can't face the shame
The artist feels a deep sense of shame that they believe will follow them forever.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY

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