Blockades
Muse Lyrics


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The truth is like when I am killing in order to survive
I have never felt so alive
I am always seeking to live and die on the edge
Life is a broken simulation I'm unable to feel
I'm searching for something that's real
I am always seeking to see what's behind the veil

Trapped in a maze of unseen walls
These blockades must fall

Crush, crush
Where's the rush?
Seize, fight for your life
Smash, test
Beat the best
And fight for your life
Leave me inside now

I never sleep or rest
But I'm still running out of time
I have sacrificed all of my life
The time has come to
To prove to you what I'm worth

Trapped in a maze of endless walls
These blockades must fall

Crush, crush
Where's the rush?
Seize, fight for your life
Smash, test
Beat the best
Fight for your life
Leave me inside now

Crush, crush
Where is the rush?
Seize, fight for your life
Smash, test
Beat the best




Fight for your life
Leave me inside now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Muse's song "Blockades" speak to a desire to break free from constraints and live life to the fullest. The first few lines suggest the thrill of danger and the rush of adrenaline that comes with pushing oneself to the limit. The singer is "seeking to live and die on the edge" and "searching for something that's real," implying a dissatisfaction with the mundanity of everyday life. The metaphor of life as a "broken simulation" further underscores this sentiment.


The chorus stresses the importance of breaking down barriers and pushing past obstacles. The lyrics speak of being "trapped in a maze of unseen walls" and the urgency to make these "blockades" fall. The use of repeated phrases like "crush, crush" and "seize, fight for your life" create a sense of determination and resolve. The final lines of the song suggest a willingness to sacrifice everything in order to prove oneself and overcome the challenges that stand in the way.


Overall, "Blockades" is a powerful and anthemic song that speaks to the universal human desire to break free from limitations and live life on one's own terms.


Line by Line Meaning

The truth is like when I am killing in order to survive
When facing a life or death situation, the truth is revealed that I am capable of extreme measures to survive


I have never felt so alive
The adrenaline from the danger of the situation makes me feel more alive than ever


I am always seeking to live and die on the edge
I constantly crave the thrill and excitement of living life on the edge, even if it means risking death


Life is a broken simulation I'm unable to feel
To me, life seems like a flawed computer game that I cannot fully experience or comprehend


I'm searching for something that's real
Despite the excitement I feel from living on the edge, I have a deep desire to find something truly genuine and authentic


I am always seeking to see what's behind the veil
I am constantly curious about what lies beyond the surface level of everything, always seeking to uncover deeper truths


Trapped in a maze of unseen walls
I feel stuck in a confusing and complex situation without a clear way out


These blockades must fall
I am determined to break down the obstacles and barriers that are preventing me from moving forward


Crush, crush
I push myself to the limit, willing to crush anything in my path


Where's the rush?
I am constantly searching for the exhilarating feeling that comes with danger and risk-taking


Seize, fight for your life
I will do whatever it takes, fighting with all my strength and determination to survive and succeed


Smash, test
I will not hesitate to push past my limits, testing and smashing anything in my way


Beat the best
I am determined to be the best, conquering any challenges and obstacles with grit and tenacity


And fight for your life
I am in a constant state of fight or flight, always fighting for my survival and success


Leave me inside now
I am so consumed by my drive and ambition that I prefer to be left alone to pursue it


I never sleep or rest
I am always on the move, never allowing myself a moment of true relaxation or rest


But I'm still running out of time
Despite my constant pursuit of success, I am aware that time is limited and I am not invincible


I have sacrificed all of my life
I have given up everything in pursuit of my goals, leaving little time for anything else


The time has come to
I have reached a critical moment where action must be taken to achieve my goals


To prove to you what I'm worth
I am driven to prove my worth and abilities to those around me, willing to do whatever it takes


Trapped in a maze of endless walls
Once again, I feel trapped in a hopeless situation with no clear way out


Crush, crush
My determination only intensifies, with a renewed sense of urgency to crush any obstacles in my path




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matthew James Bellamy

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Jana

Lyrics♡

The truth is that when I am killing in order to survive

I have never felt so alive I am always seeking to live and die on the edge Life is a broken simulation I'm unable to feel I'm searching for something that's real I am always seeking to see what's behind the veil

Trapped in a maze of unseen walls These blockades must fall

Crush, crush Raze and rush Seize and fight for your life Smash, test Beat the best Fight for your life You've been summoned now

I never sleep or rest but I'm still running out of time I have sacrificed all of my life The time has come to To prove to you what I'm worth

Trapped in a maze of endless walls These blockades must fall

Crush, crush Raze and rush Seize, fight for your life Smash, test Beat the best Fight for your life You've been summoned now

Crush, crush Raze and rush Seize, fight for your life Smash, test Beat the best Fight for your life You've been summoned now



All comments from YouTube:

javier rodriguez

Muse is exactly what people from 70's and 80's imagined rock from the future would be.

Cherazade Habiba

yess!!!

SebSk

Haha that is so true!

El Club de la Locura

tbh It actually is "rock from the future"

Christophe Corriveau-Gariépy

OMG YES!!!

Never

should see scandroid then

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Ryan Doyle

Dominic Howard is the unspoken hero of the song, his drumming here is incredible. On par with Hysteria, Stockholm Syndrome, and others.

Ryan Doyle

Also Matt, killer guitar solo

P O W E R - R E D - B U L L

I'm not sure if they're even all real drums....at least some of these drums sound programmed

Alejandro Ramirez Avendaño

@P O W E R - R E D - B U L L
But Dom sure can and will play them live.

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