A flash based video was made for this song which features Bellamy. Sober also featured in the soundtrack for PS2 video game Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec.
Sober
Muse Lyrics
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The spicy aroma had mended me
Matured for years and imported
Into my glass you poured it
And you're the only reason
That I remain unfrozen
Suppose it stands to reason
You're so solid
You're so solid
It burns inside of me
'Cause you're so solid
It burns inside of me
And Wild Turkey's been chosen
It's caramel nose can smell me
Arbourler/Jameson, I love you
The single malts came burning
And you're the only reason
That I remain unfrozen
Suppose it stands to reason
That you would turn on me
You're so solid
You're so solid
It burns inside of me
'Cause you're so solid
It burns inside of me
Royal Canadian blended
The spicy aroma had mended me
And you're the only reason
That I remain unfrozen
Suppose it stands to reason
That you would turn on me
You're so solid
You're so solid
It burns inside of me
'Cause you're so solid
It burns inside of me
The lyrics of Muse's song "Sober" are open to interpretation, as with most songs. However, the same can be said for the entire album. The song could be referring to addiction, perhaps to alcohol. The opening lines mention Canadian whiskey and how it had "mended" the singer. This could indicate a reliance on drinking to cope with something emotionally painful. The rest of the lyrics describe the relationship between the singer and the person who is causing them pain. This person is "the only reason that [they] remain unfrozen," but it also stands to reason that they would "turn on" the singer. The repeated line "you're so solid" could be sarcastic, as it is linked with burning within the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Royal Canadian blended
I am drinking a popular type of Canadian whiskey
The spicy aroma had mended me
The strong smell of the whiskey has made me feel better
Matured for years and imported
The whiskey has been aged and brought in from another country
Into my glass you poured it
Someone has poured the whiskey into my glass
And you're the only reason
The person talking is dependent on someone else for emotional stability
That I remain unfrozen
The person needs this other person to feel emotionally stable and thawed out
Suppose it stands to reason
It makes sense that the other person could hurt the person talking
That you would turn on me
The person talking is anticipating being hurt or betrayed by someone else
You're so solid
The other person is dependable and trustworthy
It burns inside of me
The person talking feels intense emotions towards the other person
'Cause you're so solid
The other person is very dependable
And Wild Turkey's been chosen
The person talking is now drinking a different type of whiskey
It's caramel nose can smell me
The smell of the new whiskey is sweet and strong
Arbourler/Jameson, I love you
The person talking has a strong appreciation for two other types of whiskey
The single malts came burning
The other two types of whiskey have a strong and intense flavor
Royal Canadian blended
The person is drinking that same Canadian whiskey again
The spicy aroma had mended me
The strong smell of the whiskey is still making the person feel better
And you're the only reason
The person is reaffirming their dependency on the other person
That I remain unfrozen
The other person helps the person talking feel emotionally stable and functional
Suppose it stands to reason
The person acknowledges that trust and betrayal go hand in hand
That you would turn on me
The person is still anticipating being hurt or betrayed by the other person
You're so solid
The other person is still dependable and trustworthy
It burns inside of me
The person talking is still feeling intense emotions towards the other person
'Cause you're so solid
The other person is still very dependable
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
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