Black Holes and Revelations (2006) incorporated electronic and pop elements, displayed in singles such as "Supermassive Black Hole", and brought Muse wider international success. The Resistance (2009) and The 2nd Law (2012) explored themes of government oppression and civil uprising and cemented Muse as one of the world's major stadium acts. Rolling Stone stated the band possessed "stadium-crushing songs". Topping the US Billboard 200, their seventh album, Drones (2015), was a concept album about drone warfare and returned to a harder rock sound. Their eighth album, Simulation Theory (2018), prominently featured synthesisers and was influenced by science fiction and the simulation hypothesis. Their ninth album, Will of the People (2022), which combined many genres and themes from their previous albums, was released in August 2022.
Muse have won numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards and eight NME Awards. In 2012 they received the Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. As of June 2016, they have sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muse_(band)
Studio albums
Showbiz (1999)
Origin of Symmetry (2001)
Absolution (2003)
Black Holes and Revelations (2006)
The Resistance (2009)
The 2nd Law (2012)
Drones (2015)
Simulation Theory (2018)
Will of the People (2022)
Pressure
Muse Lyrics
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I see no solution or exit out
I'm grinding it out, no one can see
The pressure's growing exponentially
I'm trying to keep up to speed with you
Your lane changing is oscillating me
I'm hitting the ground and I'm sprinting
I'm falling behind now I'm tuning out
Pressure building
Pressure building
Pressure building
Don't push me
Don't push me
Let me get off the ground
To you I'm no longer bound
Don't stop me, don't choke me
I need you out of my head
You got me close to the edge
I'm feeling the pressure
I can't break out
No one can hear me scream and shout
Get out of my face, out of my mind
I see your corruption
I'm not blind
I'll carry the burden and take the strain
And when I am done I will make you pay
Pressure building
Pressure building
Pressure building
Don't push me
Don't push me
Let me get off the ground
To you I'm no longer bound
Don't curb me
Don't thwart me
I need you out of my head
You got me close to the edge
Pressure building
Pressure building
Don't push me
Don't push me
Let me get off the ground
To you I'm no longer bound
Don't stop me
Don't block me
I need you out of my head
You got me close to the edge
Pressure building
Pressure building
The song "Pressure" by Muse expresses the feeling of being overwhelmed by external forces that we cannot control. The lyrics describe a person who is trapped and feels like there is no way out of their current situation. They feel like they are grinding it out and trying their best to keep up with the changing world around them, but the pressure continues to grow exponentially. The person is begging for space and time to get themselves together and find some freedom from the pressure they are feeling.
The chorus repeats the phrase "pressure building" three times to emphasize the increasing urgency and intensity of the situation. The person pleads with whoever or whatever is causing this pressure to not push them, to not block them, to not choke them, and to let them get off the ground. They don't want to be bound to the pressure anymore and need to be free from it. The imagery of being close to the edge adds to the idea that the person is in danger of breaking down or losing control entirely.
Overall, the lyrics to "Pressure" convey a sense of desperation and the need for release from a situation that is overwhelming and suffocating. The singer begs for relief and freedom from the pressure that is building, and there is a sense of determination and strength in their resolve to carry the burden and make whoever is causing the pressure pay for what they have done.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm trapped and my back's up against the wall
Feeling stuck with no room to escape.
I see no solution or exit out
There seems to be no way to overcome the challenge.
I'm grinding it out, no one can see
Dealing with the problem alone without any visible help.
The pressure's growing exponentially
The situation is getting worse at an accelerating rate.
I'm trying to keep up to speed with you
Attempting to match someone else's pace and expectations.
Your lane changing is oscillating me
Someone else's inconsistency is causing confusion and instability.
I'm hitting the ground and I'm sprinting
Fighting to keep moving forward despite obstacles and setbacks.
I'm falling behind now I'm tuning out
Losing focus and motivation due to being unable to keep up.
Don't push me
Asking for someone to not apply additional pressure or stress.
Let me get off the ground
Desiring the chance to regain balance and composure.
To you I'm no longer bound
Wanting to break free from someone else's expectations or control.
Don't stop me, don't choke me
Asking for freedom to operate without interference from others.
I need you out of my head
Wanting to remove distractions or unnecessary thoughts and worries.
You got me close to the edge
Feeling on the brink of losing control or giving up.
I'm feeling the pressure
Sensing the intensity and stress of the situation.
I can't break out
Unable to escape or find a solution to the problem.
No one can hear me scream and shout
Feeling isolated and unheard despite trying to express oneself.
Get out of my face, out of my mind
Wanting someone or something to be gone and not influence the situation anymore.
I see your corruption, I'm not blind
Aware of someone else's dishonest or harmful actions.
I'll carry the burden and take the strain
Taking responsibility and enduring the difficulty of the situation alone.
And when I am done I will make you pay
Planned retribution for someone else's negative impact on the situation.
Don't curb me
Asking for freedom to act without unnecessary restrictions or limitations.
Don't thwart me
Requesting that someone or something not interfere or prevent progress.
Don't stop me
Imploring that someone or something not hinder or obstruct progress.
Don't block me
Requesting that someone or something not prevent progress or direction.
Pressure building
Re-iterating the increasing intensity and stress of the situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Matthew Bellamy, Dominic Howard, Chris Wolstenholme
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@ariehariady
I'm trapped and my back's up against the wall
I see no solution or exit out
I'm grinding it out, no one can see
The pressure's growing exponentially
I'm trying to keep up to speed with you
Your lane changing is oscillating me
I'm hitting the ground and I'm sprinting
I'm falling behind now I'm tuning out
Pressure building
Pressure building
Pressure building
Don't push me
Don't push me
Let me get off the ground
To you I'm no longer bound
Don't stop me, don't choke me
I need you out of my head
You got me close to the edge
I'm feeling the pressure
I can't break out
No one can hear me scream and shout
Get out of my face, out of my mind
I see your corruption
I'm not blind
I'll carry the burden and take the strain
And when I am done I will make you pay
Pressure building
Pressure building
Pressure building
Don't push me
Don't push me
Let me get off the ground
To you I'm no longer bound
Don't curb me
Don't thwart me
I need you out of my head
You got me close to the edge
Pressure building
Pressure building
Don't push me
Don't push me
Let me get off the ground
To you I'm no longer bound
Don't stop me
Don't block me
I need you out of my head
You got me close to the edge
Pressure building
Pressure building
@willjoly7700
If you order the five new muse music songs in event chronological order it tells the story of someone’s descent into depression and suicidal thoughts.
#1 Pressure: this music video reveals the origin of the zombies (possibly representing negative thoughts) which leads on to thought contagion. Underneath it represents this person, having to cope with the pressures of everyday life, gradually this pressure is building up and turning into long term stress: a common trigger for depression in a lot of people.
#2 Thought contagion, takes place after the events of pressure, this person is developing suicidal thoughts perhaps inspired by other people online or around him/her. These ideas spread rapidly and have a hold on our mentality.
#3 Something Human obvious follows on from thought contagion as it depicts Matt in his car. This person is desperately fighting back his mental angst, “I need something human” and “I need your love” is this person determining what he needs to make himself feel better about him/herself. However they are fighting a losing battle because in the end, Matt turning into the werewolf may symbolise this person becoming consumed by negative and damaging thoughts.
#4 The Dark Side, Matt still driving along in his car. This person has finally accepted the way they are and their thoughts are becoming increasingly extreme and suicidal. They are no longer living their life. They feel trapped and without hope as enforced by the lines “break me out” and “set me free”. This is the nadir of this persons emotions.
#5 Finally the events of Dig Down occur in the far future in a dystopian world representing this persons ravaged and exhausted mind. The whole ethos of the song is an optimist one. This character is attempting to make amends and once again fight back against their mental illness to “dig down and find faith” “when all hope has been lost”. From then on the story has not been revealed.
These music videos may look like shallow 5 minute long action scenes but there’s always something between the lines.
@rodneysax100
We had a blast making this video. Hats off to the cast , crew, Terry Crews, and Muse, who are all great down to earth people. As for me, I’m a Saxophonist but was casted as the trumpet player for this video. Great to see so many people enjoying it!!!
@Raresnce
You are so flipping lucky to have the opportunity to hang and just talk with them. I just want to pick Matt's brain cuz he's so deep. You sir, I envy. 🤗
@jennysandoval587
Omg! I'm so happy for you 😁
@vordoch
I think I've had it on repeat with the other singles, I'm starting to notice a deeper theme to the album but I want to wait until I hear all of it before I commit to anything :)
@sludgerat3715
That's awesome dude. Thanks for being part of this awesome music video
@pablo_lucas
And I'm one of the students, what a day ✌️
@VeganStories
Terry Crews and Muse! A combination I didn’t know I NEEDED
@BloodEagleFighting
Terry Muse…
@domnuflick8739
For those of you which don't know, the story in this video is an actual real event that happened in the 90's when the band was newly formed and was named Rocket Baby Dolls. They actually played that day at a band conquest. And won the "local battle of the bands".
Except the zombie Furries everything in this clip actually happened.
@anaifra
how can you be sure the zombie furries attack didn’t happen