Map of the Problematique
Muse Lyrics


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Fear, and panic in the air
I want to be free
From desolation and despair
And I feel like everything I saw
Is being swept away
When I refuse to let you go

I can't get it right
Get it right
Since I met you

Loneliness be over
When will this loneliness be over

Life will flash before my eyes
So scattered almost
I want to touch the other side
And no one thinks they are to blame
Why can't we see
That when we bleed we bleed the same

I can't get it right
Get it right
Since I met you

Loneliness be over
When will this loneliness be over




Loneliness be over
When will this loneliness be over

Overall Meaning

In “Map of the Problematique,” Muse sings about finding personal freedom in the face of fear and panic. The singer longs to be liberated from the feelings of despair and loneliness that have been consuming them. Throughout the song, the singer seems to be reflecting on the past and anticipating the future, feeling that their life is flashing before their eyes. There is a feeling of chaos in the lyrics, with the singer feeling scatterbrained and wanting to touch the “other side” – perhaps referencing a desire to escape their current situation.


Despite this feeling of being lost, there is a persistent message of unity throughout the song. The singer acknowledges that everyone suffers and bleeds the same, suggesting that perhaps we can find solace and connection in shared experiences. However, the most important message in “Map of the Problematique” is the power of love to overcome fear and loneliness. The singer admits that they haven't been able to “get it right” since meeting someone, implying that they've found comfort in another person.


Line by Line Meaning

Fear, and panic in the air
The surroundings convey an atmosphere of terror and anxiety


I want to be free
Yearning for liberty and liberation from current circumstances


From desolation and despair
Seeking escape from misery and hopelessness


And I feel like everything I saw
The occurrences witnessed in the past seem to vanish away


Is being swept away
Sensation of things getting washed away from sight


When I refuse to let you go
Refusal to relinquish one's hold over someone or something


I can't get it right Get it right Since I met you
Inability to do things the right way since meeting that certain person


Loneliness be over When will this loneliness be over
The longing has become overwhelming, and the person yearns for relief from solitude


Life will flash before my eyes
The memories of one's life will flow rapidly through the mind


So scattered almost I want to touch the other side
Feelings of confusion and disorientation accompanied by a desire to cross over to the unknown


And no one thinks they are to blame
People refuse to accept any responsibility for the current state of affairs


Why can't we see That when we bleed we bleed the same
If everyone could realize that we all bleed the same, it could change their perspective




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MATT BELLAMY

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@kirillart2023

Где ты? Зову тебя. Где я? Вопрошаю тебя.

Muse всегда заставляют меня чувствовать, что другие люди тоже знают мою боль. Приходящее из далека вступление "Map of the Problematique", рожденное из шума окружающего мира и остинатной басовой партии Криса, что вводит в транс, с годами начинает вызывать у меня глубокое висцеральное ощущение страха, как будто это напоминает мне часть моей истории, которую я не хочу вспоминать.

Феноменальное вокальныое исполнение Мэтта, что буквально выворачивает свой голос, а заодно и тебя, наизнанку, контролируя каждую ноту, подчёркивает хрупкость пропеваемой мелодии и собственную изможденность в преддверии безутешного откровения..

"С тех пор, как я встретил тебя.
Одиночество закончится...
Когда это одиночество закончится?"

Все время набирая обороты и темп песня возвышается над твоими ожиданиями: как же здесь играют и взаимодействуют друг с другом инструменты, а особенно гитара и фортепиано. Вслушайся, как окутанные дымкой клавишные борются с накатывающими волнами электрогитары и настойчивыми ударами барабанов, пытаясь не утонуть в этом океане великолепия

Мы слишком часто и не по делу используем многие слова: любовь, гармония, трагичный, счастливая, эпический, так вот данное произведение по истине заслуживает определения - эпическое. Это не просто песня, это поэзия будущего и философия невозможности. Одна из величайших композиций нашего времени, что давно вышла за пределы этого самого времени. Muse учат превосходству, учат как-то выживать.

"Но никто не считает себя виноватым.
Почему мы не видим, что
Когда мы истекаем кровью, мы кровоточим одинаково?"



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Lyrics

Fear, and panic in the air
I want to be free
From desolation and despair
And I feel like everything I saw
Is being swept away
When I refuse to let you go

I can't get it right
Get it right
Since I met you

Loneliness be over
When will this loneliness be over

Life will flash before my eyes
So scattered almost
I want to touch the other side
And no one thinks they are to blame
Why can't we see
That when we bleed we bleed the same

I can't get it right
Get it right
Since I met you

Loneliness be over
When will this loneliness be over
Loneliness be over
When will this loneliness be over



@sabrinatacconi471

Fear, and panic in the air
I want to be free
From desolation and despair
And I feel like everything I saw
Is being swept away
When I refuse to let you go
I can't get it right
Get it right
Since I met you
Loneliness be over
When will this loneliness be over
Life will flash before my eyes
So scattered almost
I want to touch the other side
And no one thinks they are to blame
Why can't we see
That when we bleed we bleed the same
I can't get it right
Get it right
Since I met you
Loneliness be over
When will this loneliness be over
Loneliness be over
When will this loneliness be over



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One of the best songs ever written and performed. Their greatest work.

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