The main piano melody is based on broken chords, a technique used in numerous other Muse songs, such as "Sunburn" and "Bliss".
The band is known for performing modified, more elaborate versions of the song when playing live. In particular, Matt Bellamy now plays a slightly re-worked piano part during the intro, and substitutes the tremolo technique used in the solo for tapping. At the end of the song, Bellamy plays a riff from Rage Against the Machine's cover of "Microphone Fiend" or Deftones "Headup".
Matthew Bellamy said of the song: "It's about a semi-fear of the evolution of technology, and how in reality it's destroying all humanity. My fear is that we can't control it because it's moving faster than we are, so the songs setting myself in a location in the future where the body is no longer important and everyone's plugged into a network. The opening line is 'link it to the world', so it's connecting yourself on a worldwide scale and being born into another reality." The song was also remixed by Paul Oakenfold for the movie Swordfish, although it doesn't appear in the movie, it appears on the soundtrack.
Chris Wolstenholme said: "New Born I think between the three of us is probably one of our favourite tracks off Origin of Symmetry. It is a good live track. I think it's one of the songs which showcases the experimental side of the band. It is not really a conventional pop song. I think a lot of the reason for choosing these songs is that we went for the heavier more direct kind of songs rather than going for anything too mellow".[citation needed]
The song was featured in the film Haute Tension. The B-sides "Shrinking Universe" and "Map of Your Head" were featured on the Hullabaloo Soundtrack in the B-sides collection.
The song was "performed" on Live & Kicking, but due to the BBC producers not allowing the band to perform live, Matthew Bellamy waved his hands around instead of playing the keyboard. Chris Wolstenholme (bass) and Dom Howard (drums and percussion) swapped instruments for this mime performance.
New Born
Muse Lyrics
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Link it to yourself
Stretch it like a birth squeeze
The love for what you hide
The bitterness inside
Is growing like the new born
When you've seen, seen
Too much too young, young
Hopeless time to roam
The distance to your home
Fades away to nowhere
How much are you worth?
You can't come down to earth
You're swelling up, you're unstoppable
'Cause you've seen, seen
Too much too young, young
Soulless is everywhere
Destroy the spineless
Show me it's real
Wasting our last chance
To come away
Just break the silence
'Cause I'm drifting away
Away from you
Yeah, link it to the world
Link it to yourself
Stretch it like it's a birth squeeze
And the love for what you hide
And the bitterness inside
Is growing like the new born
When you've seen, seen
Too much too young, young
Soulless is everywhere
Destroy the spineless
Show me it's real
Wasting our last chance
To come away
Just break the silence
'Cause I'm drifting away
Away from you
Oh, oh, woah
The lyrics to Muse's song "New Born" are filled with deep emotions and symbolism. The opening lines of the song, "Link it to the world, link it to yourself, stretch it like a birth squeeze, the love for what you hide" suggest that the lyrics are about the process of creating something new, whether it be a new idea or a new life. The use of the metaphor of birth implies that creation can be painful and difficult, but ultimately worthwhile.
The bitterness inside growing like a new born suggests that the creator is struggling with negative emotions, and the lines "when you've seen, seen too much too young, young, soulless is everywhere" imply that this struggle is a result of life experiences that have left the creator feeling jaded and disillusioned.
The lines "destroy the spineless, show me it's real, wasting our last chance to come away" suggest that the creator is calling out those who lack conviction and courage, and urging them to take action before it's too late. The overall tone of the song is one of urgency and desperation, with the chorus pleading for someone to "break the silence."
Overall, "New Born" is a powerful song about the creative process and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving. It is a testament to the power of music to convey complex emotions and ideas.
Line by Line Meaning
Link it to the world
Connect your hidden emotions to the world, let it out and show the world who you are.
Link it to yourself
Connect with yourself, understand your inner thoughts and feelings.
Stretch it like a birth squeeze
Expand your emotions to a larger extent that you never expected before, like the pain a mother goes through while giving birth to her child.
The love for what you hide
You love and care for what you hide from the world, those emotions and feelings buried deep within.
The bitterness inside
Those emotions you have buried inside of you that make you feel bitter and unhappy.
Is growing like the new born
Just like a new-born baby, your buried emotions are growing every day and need to be tended and taken care of.
When you've seen, seen
When you have experienced and seen too much in life.
Too much too young, young
You have experienced and seen too much in life at a young age.
Soulless is everywhere
The lack of human emotion and empathy is rampant and widespread.
Hopeless time to roam
A time of despair and confusion, with nowhere to go and no one to turn to.
The distance to your home
Feeling alone and far away from the comfort of your own home and loved ones.
Fades away to nowhere
Everything seems to be fading away and leading to nothingness.
How much are you worth?
What is your value as a person? How do you see yourself and how do you perceive others see you?
You can't come down to earth
You are unable to feel grounded and in touch with reality.
You're swelling up, you're unstoppable
Your emotions are building up inside you and you feel like you cannot control them anymore.
Destroy the spineless
Take action against those who lack courage and strength of character to do what is right.
Show me it's real
Prove that your emotions and feelings are genuine and that you are not just putting up a facade.
Wasting our last chance
Time is running out and we are wasting our opportunity to make a positive change.
To come away
To escape from the negative emotions and feelings that are consuming us.
Just break the silence
Speak out and express your true emotions and thoughts, do not keep them locked away in your mind.
'Cause I'm drifting away
You feel like you are gradually losing touch with reality and becoming detached from everything around you.
Oh, oh, woah
Expressing a deep, melancholic feeling and struggling with overwhelming emotions.
Lyrics © Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matthew James Bellamy
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Link it to the world
Link it to yourself
Stretch it like a birth squeeze
The love for what you hide
The bitterness inside
Is growing like the newborn
When you've seen, seen
Too much, too young, young
Soulless is everywhere
Hopeless times to roam
The distance to your home
Fades away to nowhere
How much are you worth
You can't come down to earth
You're swelling up, you're unstoppable
'Cause you've seen, seen
Too much, too young, young
Soulless is everywhere
Destroy the spineless
Show me it's real
Wasting our last chance
To come away
Just break the silence
'Cause I'm drifting away
Away from you
Yeah, link it to the world
Link it to yourself
Stretch it like it's a birth squeeze
And the love for what you hide
And the bitterness inside
Is growing like the newborn
When you've seen, seen
Too much, too young, young
Soulless is everywhere
@Nemesis_Is_Here
Matt's voice is a miracle on Earth. Thanks God for that.
@Asta453
God has zero to do with it. ;) Please do not get offended or anything. I don't believe in God. And I do not have to respect religion. Just people, not the thing...
@Nemesis_Is_Here
@@Asta453 Everyone has his beliefs. I will not try to convince you that there is God. I wish you the best.
@miralex67
Έχει δίκιο η Όλγα.
@Nemesis_Is_Here
@@miralex67 Ευχαριστώ για την κατανόηση.
@miralex67
@@Nemesis_Is_Here Τίποτα greek Muser
@martr1x384
"Origin Of Symmetry" is definitely their best album.
@herbs4135
MARtr1x I like resistance slightly better but I respect that
@aidankelly04
Absolution, but Origin Of Symmetry is my 2nd
@jackjaka817
Absolution is the best