Agitated
Muse Lyrics

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You make me agitated
With all the things you've hated
But you're uncomplicated
So why should it affect you
My loving is so untrue?
Yeah

You do it to me sweetly

To my yeah-yeah
You do it to me lovely
To my yeah-yeah

You try to make me crazy
You make me agitated
And then I'm suffocated
Why should it affect you
My loving is so untrue?

You do it to me sweetly
To my yeah-yeah
You do it to me lovely
To my yeah-yeah

Ah!

Overall Meaning

The song Agitated by Muse is about the experience of being in a relationship where one partner feels agitated and suffocated due to the other partner's perceived indifference or lack of concern. The lyrics suggest a frustration with the situation and a feeling of being trapped in a seemingly loveless relationship. The repeated line, "You do it to me sweetly, to my yeah-yeah," seems to indicate that while the partner may not fully understand or care about the other's feelings, they still have a powerful hold on them. Furthermore, the line "My loving is so untrue" suggests that the agitated partner may be feeling guilty about their own lack of commitment or fidelity, adding to their feelings of turmoil.

The song's verses build tension with lyrics that describe the partner's calculated attempts to make the agitated partner feel crazy, while the chorus provides a release with its upbeat and catchy melody. However, the repeated "Ah!" at the end of the song hints at the underlying frustration and unresolved tension that remains. The song's use of simple language and repetition creates a sense of urgency and frustration, reflecting the emotional turmoil of the situation.

Line by Line Meaning

You make me agitated
Your behavior makes me angry and restless.

With all the things you've hated
The things you dislike or criticize causes my agitation.

But you're uncomplicated
Despite my complexity, you are simple and unaffected.

So why should it affect you
You wonder why you should be affected by my emotional state.

My loving is so untrue?
You question whether my love for you is genuine.

You do it to me sweetly
Your actions are sweet and affectionate toward me.

To my yeah-yeah
This chorus line has no specific meaning outside of being a repeated lyric.

You try to make me crazy
You intentionally provoke me to the point of insanity.

And then I'm suffocated
You cause me to feel trapped and overwhelmed by my emotions.

Why should it affect you
You are curious as to why my behavior should affect you.

My loving is so untrue?
You doubt the authenticity of my emotions toward you.