Also about self harm.
Played a lot in 2000 and in 2001 (sometimes on the piano), a rare quiet moment from Origin of Symmetry.
Bellamy's voice cuts out for a split second at 3:33.
During the 2001 tour, as seen on the Hullabaloo DVD, the song was preceded by Rachmaninov's prelude in C♯ minor, which was transposed down to C minor to match Screenager.
Alternative titles:
* Razor Blades
* Razor Blades and Glossy Magazines
* Glossy Magaizines
* Razor Optics
* Host No Thrills
-http://www.musewiki.org/Screenager_%28song%29
Screenager
Muse Lyrics
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Stop your screaming, no one can hear
All the scars on your skin post no bills
Who you were
Was so beautiful
Remember who, who you where
Hide from your family, they won't know you now
For all the holes in our soul host no thrills
Who you were
Was so beautiful
Memories who, who you where
The lyrics to Muse's "Screenager" are open to interpretation, but they seem to address the pressure to conform to societal expectations, the deep-seated insecurities and self-consciousness that come with it, and the desire to escape from it all. The first stanza suggests that there are people who are fake and insincere yet always surrounded by others, perhaps indicating that the singer feels alone and unable to connect with others on a real level. The line "Stop your screaming, no one can hear" suggests that the singer feels unheard and ignored, as if their pain is invisible to the world around them. The line "All the scars on your skin post no bills" could refer to the emotional scars that the singer carries, which are not visible to others and therefore not acknowledged or validated.
The second stanza suggests that the singer is trying to hold onto a sense of self amid the pressure to conform. They urge themselves to remember who they used to be and to resist the urge to hide from their own reflection and memories. The line "For all the holes in our soul host no thrills" could mean that despite trying to fit in and be accepted by others, it ultimately leaves one feeling empty and unfulfilled. The repetition of the line "Who you were was so beautiful, memories who, who you were" throughout the song could be a reminder to the singer to embrace their authentic self and not lose sight of who they truly are.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's so phony and always surrounded?
Identifying someone who is fake and always amid a lot of people around them.
Stop your screaming, no one can hear
Telling someone to calm down and stop shouting because no one is listening to them.
All the scars on your skin post no bills
Informing someone that their physical scars and wounds do not define them or pay their bills.
Who you were
Remembering who the person was in the past.
Was so beautiful
Acknowledging the beauty of the person in the past.
Remember who, who you were
Encouraging the person to remember their true self from the past.
Hide from the mirror, the cracks and the memories
Advising someone to avoid facing their problems, flaws, and memories by hiding from their reflection in the mirror.
Hide from your family, they won't know you now
Suggesting that the person has changed so much that their family members won't recognize them and they should avoid meeting them.
For all the holes in our soul host no thrills
Implying that our inner void and emptiness do not bring any pleasure or excitement.
Memories who, who you were
Asking the person to remember their true self from the past and not get carried away by their present circumstances or personality.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
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Who's so phony and always surrounded?
Stop your screaming, no one can hear
All the scars on your skin post no bills
Who you were
Was so beautiful
Remember who, who you where
Hide from the mirror, the cracks and the memories
Hide from your family, they won't know you now
For all the holes in our soul host no thrills
Who you were
Was so beautiful
Memories who, who you where
The Woman With No Head
Origin Of Symmetry little pure under appreciated gem is finally going to be recognized for the gorgeous song it really is !
Fabio_Supreme
Under appreciated...? It is literally majority Muse fans favorite album
ChrisOl01
@Fabio_Supreme I think they might mean that this song is an under appreciated gem on the album
Fabio_Supreme
@ChrisOl01 that would make more sense
doublesoulx
We know you meant the name of the song. Bless
The Woman With No Head
@Fabio_Supreme I'm talking about SCREENAGER, which is Origin Of Symmetry's little pure under appreciated gem ;-)
silly goose
I'm going through the album in order. I cried when I saw this. It felt like an underserved gift. It's been a hard year. Love you all
SebSk
Keep fighting my good man/woman, lots of love from Norway
You're doing good, you're fine, it gets better.
Remember the things of joy - I know when I get the opportunity I will blast this new album 24/7 just for myself on speakers
Matthew Roshon
Have a great day
Alejandro Pereyra
Love you and take care of yourself, better times will come <3