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)
Space
Muse Lyrics
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One day you gon realize
Ooo lord just show me the signs
I’m living through you
Someday I won’t be alive
So I’m just gon realign
Ooo girl just hold me cause I, don’t wanna lose you
Something had told me inside
Ooo lord just show me the signs
I’m living through you
Someday I won’t be alive
So I’m just gon realign
Ooo girl just hold me cause I, don’t wanna lose you
You don’t wanna take no time
You don’t gotta pay no mind
I just wanna hold you down
Come up with a whole new vibe
Now you wanna call, I just wanna ball
Remember when I had no luck?
Now look at me I’m all grown up
No one ever told me it would be so tough
We can only do so much
Traveling thru space & time
So we make the most of
Every single moment
Up until the day I die
Ooo girl why you running so fast
I ain’t tryna play that game
Yea I wanna know about your past
But you don’t gotta say no names
Something had told me inside
One day you gon realize
Ooo lord just show me the signs
I’m living through you
Someday I won’t be alive
So I’m just gon realign
Ooo girl just hold me cause I, don’t wanna lose you
Something had told me inside
One day you gon realize
Ooo lord just show me the signs
I’m living through you
Someday I won’t be alive
So I’m just gon realign
Ooo girl just hold me cause I, don’t wanna lose you
Feel like I already know what you want girl
So I ain’t bouta keep you waiting
But after that I gotta let you go cause we both know that this ain’t meant to be
Something had told me inside
One day you gon realize
Ooo lord just show me the signs
I’m living through you
Someday I won’t be alive
So I’m just gon realign
Ooo girl just hold me cause I, don’t wanna lose you
Relax, we can’t get attached, I’m too in my bag
Relax, we can’t get attached, I’m too in my bag
Relax, we can’t get attached, I’m too in my bag
Relax, we can’t get attached, I’m too in my bag
Relax, we can’t get attached, I’m too in my bag
Relax, we can’t get attached, I’m too in my bag
Relax, we can’t get attached, I’m too in my bag
Relax, we can’t get attached, I’m too in my bag
Something had told me inside
One day you gon realize
Ooo lord just show me the signs
I’m living through you
Someday I won’t be alive
So I’m just gon realign
Ooo girl just hold me cause I, don’t wanna lose you
The lyrics of Space Dementia by Muse describe a dysfunctional and toxic relationship. The introduction of the song talks about finding comfort and relief in something, in this case, the H-8 which could be a reference to a drug or a person that gives a sense of purpose and survival. However, there is someone who makes the singer "sick" but at the same time, they adore them too much that they ignore the malicious actions that harm them. In the chorus, there is the expression of space dementia, a derangement caused by the hostile environment of outer space, which can be interpreted as the insanity that comes along when one is in a relationship like this. "Peace will arise and tear us apart and make us meaningless again" speaks to the idea that even the limited extent of sanity and tranquility they feel might not be enough to salvage the relationship that has failed, and it will only contribute to worsening the situation.
The second chorus reveals a hint of masochism, which the singer holds towards their partner. Even if it means pain and destruction, they would go to any extent to make their partner happy. The reference to space dementia and Venus can be seen as the celestial bodies holding power over the characters, as if they are doomed to go through this cycle of toxicity and insanity over and over again.
Line by Line Meaning
H-8
This refers to a chess move in which the H pawn moves two squares up. The singer here suggests that this move is significant and helpful for him in some way.
Is the one for me
He believes that this move is the perfect move for him.
It gives me all I need
This move provides him with everything he needs in order to win.
And helps me coexist
This move helps him to live in harmony with the game and his opponent.
With the chill
The 'chill' here probably refers to the intense emotions of the game which he can deal with using this move.
You make me sick
The singer is disgusted by his love for someone who is so manipulative and destructive.
Because I adore you so
Despite her flaws, he is still madly in love with her.
I love all the dirty tricks
He finds her deviousness alluring and exciting.
And twisted games you play
He is intrigued by the complicated games she plays.
On me
He is the object of her games and ploys.
Space dementia in your eyes and
The singer sees a distorted version of reality in his lover's eyes.
Peace will arise
Despite the chaos in their relationship, the singer still seeks peace and tranquility.
And tear us apart
Their relationship, as tumultuous as it is, is the only thing keeping them together.
And make us meaningless again
Without each other, their lives would be hollow and insignificant.
You'll make us want to die
The destructive nature of their love will lead to their downfall.
I'd cut your name in my heart
The singer is willing to hurt himself in order to show his devotion to his lover.
We'll destroy this world for you
The singer is willing to wreak havoc on the world to please his lover.
I know you want me to
The singer believes that his lover wants him to take extreme measures.
Feel your pain
The singer is willing to suffer in order to understand and connect with his lover.
Venus will arise
Venus is the Roman goddess of love, so this probably refers to the heightened intensity of their relationship.
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Lyrics
H-8
Is the one for me
It gives me all I need
And helps me coexist
With the chill
You make me sick
Because I adore you so
I love all the dirty tricks
And twisted games you play
On me
Space dementia in your eyes and
Peace will arise
And tear us apart
And make us meaningless again
You'll make us want to die
I'd cut your name in my heart
We'll destroy this world for you
I know you want me to
Feel your pain
Space dementia in your eyes and
Venus will arise
And tear us apart
And make us meaningless again
Justin McKinney
No one seems to agree with me but I think Origin of Symmetry is their best album. And this is one of their best songs.
Demetris Loukas
Finally someone who agrees
Andrew Montgomery
I agree too. Absolution is a close second, but this was my favourite.
PolkaNietzsche
I agree with you, Space Dementia and New Born are some of my favorite Muse songs.
zszsxszzsx
im totally with
neppaz
Choosing a fave muse album is like choosing a fave child, just not possible
Shreya
This was my first muse song 6 years ago. I heard this song on an Emirates flight because my iPod had no battery so I just picked a random song off the inflight entertainment, and here I am now, completely obsessed with Muse. God bless Emirates
chris
"God bless Emirates" this comment aged socio-politically well
koneko
@chris whoa what happened im out of the loop
chris
@koneko Well I stretched it and took it more as them meaning the country U.A.Emirates... witht that in mind the upscaling of their bombing campaign in Yemen is causing a humanitarian crisis & mistreatment of their indentured-class migrant workers. Probably more stuff but yeah not good stuff.
If you're talking about Emirates airlines... maybe association by proxy also makes them bad? I'm stretching as you can see. My mom said to stretch every morning and I'll grow a millimeter a day