Exogenesis: Symphony Pt. 1: Overture
Muse Lyrics
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You stole my overture
Trapped in Gods program
Oh I can't escape
Who are we?
Where are we?
When are we?
Who are we?
Where are we?
Why, why, why?
I can't forgive you
And I can't forget
Who are we?
Where are we?
When are we?
Why are we?
Who are we?
Where are we?
When are we?
Why are we in here?
The lyrics to Muse's song Exogenesis: Symphony Pt. 1: Overture are cryptic and poetic. The song is written in a classical music style, with orchestral arrangements that convey a sense of grandeur and mystery. The opening lines, "Aping my soul, you stole my overture," suggest a sense of violation or intrusion. The idea of one's soul being "aped" implies a mimicry or imitation, while the use of the word "overture" suggests that something important or significant has been taken away.
The following lines, "Trapped in God's program, oh I can't escape," add to the sense of entrapment or powerlessness. The idea of being stuck in some kind of divine or fate-driven program suggests a lack of agency or control. The repeated chorus of "Who are we? Where are we? When are we? Why are we?" reinforces this sense of confusion and disorientation. The words seem to be asking fundamental questions about the nature of existence, while the repeated "whys" convey a sense of frustration or despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Aping my soul
You imitated the very essence of who I am
You stole my overture
You took away my grand introduction, my chance to make a statement
Trapped in Gods program
Feeling confined to a predetermined destiny or fate
Oh I can't escape
No matter how hard I try, I can't break free from this situation
Who are we?
Questioning the very nature of our existence, seeking our true identity
Where are we?
Wondering about our location and surroundings
When are we?
Pondering the passage of time and our place within it
Why are we?
Seeking the purpose behind our existence
Why, why, why?
Persisting in the search for meaning and understanding
I can't forgive you
I cannot bring myself to pardon your actions
And I can't forget
Your actions have left a deep, lasting impression that I cannot shake
Why are we in here?
Questioning why we find ourselves in this specific place or circumstance
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Matthew Bellamy
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Ennovative
Aping my soul
You stole my overture
Trapped in God's program
Oh I can't escape
Who are we?
Where are we?
When are we?
Why are we?
Who are we?
Where are we?
Why, why, why?
Woah
I can't forgive you
And I can't forget
Who are we?
Where are we?
When are we?
Why are we?
Who are we?
Where are we?
When are we?
Why are we in here?
Roiy Benkel
Aping my soul
You stole my overture
Trapped in God's program
Oh I can't escape
Who are we
Where are we
When are we
Why are we
Who are we
Where are we
Why, why, why
I can't forgive you
And I can't forget
Who are we
Where are we
When are we
Why are we in here
Who are we
Where are we
When are we
Why are we in here
Koren’s 1:1 Journey
If you haven’t listened to this song with headphones on in a dark room with your eyes closed, you haven’t lived.
Ashley Roldan
Especially while you’re stoned! Holy shit you go in another dimension 🤩
Elizabeth B.
On DMT
rikki
FOLLOWED ADVICE, ACCIDENTLY LOST GRIP OF REALITY FOR A FEW MINUTES
Azar Aliyev
@Ashley Roldan exactly
Yuki
@Ashley Roldan I’ve smoked so much since I was 12 I don’t even feel anything anymore but I can’t cut down :’)
Icewindrain
This piece of music is one of those that is crafted so brilliantly that you can keep coming back to it again and again at different points in your life and still have an incredible experience. Depending on your mood, sometimes it's blissful, sometimes ecstatic, other times it's a twisted knife of anguish, but always transporting to that transcendental state of heightened emotion. Truly amazing that soundwaves can evoke such incredible experiences - hats off to Mr Bellamy ❤
K P
And this is a great example of why I love Muse through and through. I can listen to each album start to finish and not feel like I'm missing anything on the scale of emotions.
Javi G Damas
I feel like i dont have enough emotions to appreciate this. Is the first time I listen to this album, actually.
Saetyros
U fuckin right