The piano outro of the song is Rachmaninoff's Adagio sostenuto which Matt played occasionally during the Absolution tour before Sunburn.
The song was recorded in April 2010 in California, after the Coachella festival, having been written after the release of The Resistance, presumable during the eponymous tour.
Stephanie Meyer's website announced the single on 6th May 2010:
"The first single on "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" has just been confirmed and I get to bring you the exclusive details. Stephanie's very favourite band, Muse, have contributed a song called "Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)" and it's the first single from the project. [...]"
Matthew Bellamy wrote the song shortly after a break-up with his girlfriend. The lyrics are intended to capture the feeling of the early days of relationship, where everything seems permanent.
Neutron Star Collision
Muse Lyrics
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You were on a mission
Then our hearts combined like
A neutron star collision
I have nothing left to lose
You took your time to choose
Then we told each other
Our love would be forever
And if we die
We die together
And lie, I said never
'Cause our love would be forever
The world is broken
Halos fail to glisten
You try to make a difference
But no one wants to listen
Hail
The preachers, fake and proud
Their doctrines will be cloud
Then they'll dissipate
Like snowflakes in an ocean
Love is forever
And we'll die, we'll die together
And lie, I say never
'cause our love could be forever
Now I've got nothing left to lose
You take your time to choose
I can tell you now without a trace of fear
That my love will be forever
And we'll die
We'll die together
Lie, I will never
'Cause our love will be forever
The lyrics of Muse's song "Neutron Star Collision" discuss the moment when two people come together and experience a profound love that feels as explosive and powerful as a collision between two neutron stars. The song's opening lines set the stage for this kind of intense emotional experience, describing the search that leads to the two lovers' eventual meeting, as well as the sense of purpose or determination that each person brings to the relationship. When their hearts finally come together, the effect is like two stars colliding and creating something new and magnificent.
The lyrics go on to describe a sense of hope that despite the challenges and brokenness of the world, their love will endure. The singer declares that they have nothing left to lose and that their love can withstand even death. They contrast this enduring love with the fleeting nature of other forms of power, such as the false authority of "preachers" whose doctrines will ultimately "dissipate like snowflakes in an ocean." Ultimately, the song is an ode to the transformative power of love and the hope that it can bring even in the darkest times.
Line by Line Meaning
I was searching
I was looking for something or someone.
You were on a mission
You had a specific goal or purpose that you were working towards.
Then our hearts combined like / A neutron star collision
Our love was so intense that it was like two neutron stars colliding, creating an explosion of emotion.
I have nothing left to lose
I no longer have anything to lose or risk in this relationship.
You took your time to choose
You were careful and thoughtful in deciding to be with me.
Then we told each other / With no trace of fear that / Our love would be forever
We both verbally committed to each other, without any fear or hesitation, that our love would last forever.
And if we die / We die together
If we were to die, we would want to die together, rather than alone.
And lie, I said never / 'Cause our love would be forever
I promised that I would never lie to you, because I believe that our love will last for eternity.
The world is broken
The world is in a state of disarray or chaos.
Halos fail to glisten
Even good deeds or efforts are not enough to bring light or positivity to the world.
You try to make a difference / But no one wants to listen
You attempt to change things for the better, but it seems that no one is receptive or interested in your ideas.
Hail / The preachers, fake and proud / Their doctrines will be cloud / Then they'll dissipate / Like snowflakes in an ocean
The false and arrogant religious leaders will eventually have their teachings debunked and fade away into nothingness.
Love is forever
Love is an eternal and unbreakable feeling that will endure beyond our physical existence.
And we'll die, we'll die together
We will remain devoted to each other until the end of our lives, and die together.
Lie, I say never / 'cause our love could be forever
I swear that I will never betray you, and our love has the potential to last forever.
Now I've got nothing left to lose
My commitment to you is so strong that I have no fear of losing anything by loving you.
You take your time to choose
You still take your time in choosing to be with me, despite my willingness to give everything to you.
I can tell you now without a trace of fear / That my love will be forever
I can confidently tell you that my love will last forever, without any doubts or fears.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Matt Bellamy
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@Al2seNaL
I was searching
You were on a mission
Then our hearts combined like
A neutron star collision
I have nothing left to lose
You took your time to choose
Then we told each other
With no trace of fear that
Our love would be forever
And if we die
We die together
And lie, I said never
'cause our love would be forever
The world is broken
Halos fail to glisten
You try to make a difference
But no one wants to listen
Hail,
The preachers, fake and proud
Their doctrines will be cloud
Then they'll dissipate
Like snowflakes in an ocean
Love is forever
And we'll die, we'll die together
And lie, I say…
@Ackasha1975
"Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)"
I was searching
You were on a mission
Then our hearts combined like
A neutron star collision
I have nothing left to lose
You took your time to choose
Then we told each other
With no trace of fear that...
Our love would be forever
And if we die
We die together
And lie, I said never
'Cause our love would be forever
The world is broken
Halos fail to glisten
You try to make a difference
But no one wants to listen
Hail, The preachers, fake and proud
Their doctrines will be cloud
Then they'll dissipate
Like snowflakes in an ocean
Love is forever
And we'll die, we'll die together
And lie, I say never
'Cause our love could be forever
Now I've got nothing left to lose
You take your time to choose
I can tell you now without a trace of fear
That my love will be forever
And we'll die we'll die together
Lie, I will never
'Cause our love will be forever
@pabloborba4064
Let's just admit that Twilight's saga have a great soundtrack
@Emaaaa99
Pablo Borba yeah🤩
@user-qh5sm6ld1e
Pablo Borba а
@bdark2653
Yap... Way better than the movies
@liz9330
I totally agree with you
@julsvenavente4634
Hahaha yeah, the only good thing...
@valedd9074
I love how they have an intense inspiration of Queen. You can almost hear Freddie's piano and Brian's guitar solos. I love this concept so much.
@knightofcydonia2620
Even matt's singing style sounds like mercury
@ReyesSeyer
Rachmaninoff piano
@StephanieMT
No