MK Ultra
Muse Lyrics
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Coercive notions re-evolve
A universe is trapped inside a tear
It resonates the core
Creates unnatural laws
Replaces love and happiness with fear
How much deception can you take?
How many lies will you create?
How much longer till you break?
Your mind's about to fall
And they are breaking through
They are breaking through
They are breaking through
(We are losing control)
They are breaking through
They are breaking through
They are breaking through
Now we are falling
We are losing control
Invisible to all
The mind becomes a wall
All of history deleted with one stroke
How much deception can you take?
How many lies will you create?
How much longer till you break?
Your mind's about to fall
And they are breaking through
They are breaking through
They are breaking through
Now we are falling
We are losing control
The lyrics of Muse's MK Ultra depict a bleak and dystopian future where individuals are being brainwashed and manipulated by a higher power. The first verse talks about how these coercive notions have been re-evolving and creating unnatural laws that replace love and happiness with fear. The universe is trapped inside a tear which resonates the core, implying that there's something fundamentally wrong with this system. The second verse asks how much deception one can take, how many lies they'll create, and how much longer it'll be before their mind breaks. The chorus talks about how everything is falling and how they are losing control.
Essentially, the song is about government mind control technology, which the band believed to be a real threat at the time. The title “MK Ultra” is derived from a top-secret CIA human experimentation program that occurred during the Cold War. This program was officially terminated in the 1970s, but there have been suspicions that it continues to this day.
Some have interpreted the lyrics as a commentary on the notion of “thought control,” something that governments have been trying to exert over their citizens for centuries. Despite the fact that the song’s lyrics refer to a dystopian future, the reality is that many of the themes of MK Ultra, such as media manipulation and the suppression of dissent, are entirely relevant to the present day.
Line by Line Meaning
The wavelength gently grows
The frequency of coercion and brainwashing is gradually increasing.
Coercive notions re-evolve
The idea of manipulating people's thoughts and behaviors is evolving and becoming more refined.
A universe is trapped inside a tear
The victim's entire world is shattered and trapped in a single moment of pain and vulnerability.
It resonates the core
The traumatic event echoes in the victim's mind, creating a deep, lasting impact.
Creates unnatural laws
The manipulator creates their own rules to control and exploit the victim, going against natural human instincts.
Replaces love and happiness with fear
The manipulator takes away the victim's sources of joy and replaces them with fear, making them easier to control.
How much deception can you take?
How much lying and manipulation can a person tolerate before breaking down?
How many lies will you create?
Will you continue to perpetuate the manipulator's lies and deceive others for your own gain?
How much longer till you break?
How long can you withstand the pressure of the manipulator's tactics before suffering a mental breakdown?
Your mind's about to fall
Your mental defenses are crumbling and you are on the brink of breaking down.
And they are breaking through
The manipulator's tactics are breaking through the victim's defenses and control is slipping away.
We are losing control
The victim and possibly even the manipulator are losing their grip on the situation, and chaos is imminent.
Invisible to all
The scars of the victim's trauma and the manipulator's tactics are not easily visible to others.
The mind becomes a wall
The victim's mind becomes a barrier to their own thoughts, protecting them from further harm but also trapping them in their trauma.
All of history deleted with one stroke
The manipulator erases the victim's memories, their sense of self and their connection to the past in one swift move.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Matthew James Bellamy
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The wavelength gently grows
Coercive notions re-evolve
A universe is trapped inside a tear
It resonates the core
Creates unnatural laws
Replaces love and happiness with fear.
How much deception can you take?
How many lies will you create?
How much longer until you break?
You mind’s about to fall
And they are breaking through
They are breaking through
Now we’re falling
We are losing control
Invisible to all,
The mind becomes a wall.
All of history deleted with one stroke
How much deception can you take?
How many lies will you create?
How much longer until you break?
Your mind’s about to fall
And they are breaking through,
They are breaking through,
Now we’re falling,
We are losing control
@therealsourc3
*deep voice*
"We are losing control"
How?
How??
How can Matt have that vocal range??
I mean have a listen to Showbiz or Survival; those high pitch notes are incredible, then listen to Assassin vocal track and this song, and don't ever tell me Matthew James Bellamy is a bad singer..
His voice is the best!!!
@GottaloveMuse1
Definitely one of their most underrated songs, and one of their best.
@PutzlumpenLP
It's always the underrated songs which are the best. Same is for many other bands, people unfortunately only get to know the mainstream songs but they often don't show the true talent of the band.
@GottaloveMuse1
Ah, I wouldn't say always. There are some bands where their most popular songs are generally their best; Thirty Seconds to Mars is an example. But yeah, what you said is generally true.
@PutzlumpenLP
Well in my opinion 30 Seconds to Mars isnt a good at all but you're right, especially one hit wonders.
@GottaloveMuse1
I never understand how people can say a band 'isn't good at all'. I mean, it's a rather ridiculous statement.
@PutzlumpenLP
I didn't say that. I said "in my opinion" which means that i just don't like them or their live performances.
@Jackaljkljkl
You know you are heading towards middle age when you think "actually, some of these newer Muse songs are pretty cool", and then realise the album is ten years old.
@h.e.pennypacker4439
True music with a true message from true artists with true minds. I would love to talk to Bellamy one on one about these times we are living in right now...
@marianogomezabregu
dont believe the hype
@h.e.pennypacker4439
@Mariano Gomez Abregú don't hype the belief