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)
Sunburn
Muse Lyrics
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Another corporate show, a guilty conscience grows
And I'll feel a guilty conscience grow
And I'll feel a guilty conscience grow
She burns like the sun, and I can't look away
She'll burn our horizons, make no mistake
Come let the truth be shared, no one ever dared
To break these endless lies, secretly she cries
She burns like the sun, and I can't look away
She'll burn our horizons, make no mistake
And I'll hide from the world behind a broken frame
And I'll burn forever, I can't face the shame
And I'll hide from the world behind a broken frame
And I'll burn forever, I can't face the shame
The lyrics of Muse's song "Sunburn" appear to deal with ideas of guilt, lies and burning passion. In the opening lines, the singer invites the listener to "waste your millions here" with a woman who secretly confesses to having a guilty conscience. The idea of a "corporate show" suggests a sense of artifice and false appearances, adding to the theme of dishonesty. The repetition of "and I'll feel a guilty conscience grow" in the following lines implies a sense of inevitability, as if the singer can already see the consequences of their own actions.
The chorus introduces another metaphor, as the object of the singer's attention is compared to the sun: "she burns like the sun, and I can't look away." This creates a sense of both attraction and danger, as if the person in question is both alluring and capable of causing destruction. The line "she'll burn our horizons, make no mistake" adds to the apocalyptic tone, suggesting that the consequences of the relationship could extend beyond just the personal.
The final verse introduces an additional layer of self-flagellation, as the singer admits to hiding from the world behind a "broken frame." The idea of burning forever emphasizes the sense of being trapped and unable to escape the consequences of one's own actions. Overall, the lyrics of "Sunburn" suggest a sense of desperation and guilt, as the singer grapples with the consequences of forbidden passion and the inevitable destruction it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Come waste your millions here, secretly she says
She encourages people to gamble away their fortune in exchange for a fleeting moment of excitement and pleasure. She keeps this desire to herself and only reveals it to those who can afford to indulge.
Another corporate show, a guilty conscience grows
The event is just another display of the luxuries that come with wealth. However, the extravagance leads to an inevitable feeling of remorse and regret for those who take part.
And I'll feel a guilty conscience grow
The singer is aware of the ethical issues surrounding the event and acknowledges that continuing to participate will only lead to feelings of culpability and shame.
She burns like the sun, and I can't look away
The woman is mesmerizing and captivating, much like the power and intensity of the sun's rays. The artist is unable to resist her pull and is entranced by her presence.
She'll burn our horizons, make no mistake
The woman's influence extends beyond just the immediate surroundings. She will cause irreversible changes and consequences that will affect the future and our perceptions of the world.
Come let the truth be shared, no one ever dared
The singer calls for transparency and honesty in a world dominated by deceit and manipulation. However, this request is often ignored as revealing the truth is seen as too risky and potentially damaging.
To break these endless lies, secretly she cries
The same woman who appears in control and unflappable is also affected by the lies and falsehoods that surround her. She keeps this vulnerability concealed from others and suffers silently.
And I'll hide from the world behind a broken frame
The artist recognizes his own faults and shortcomings and retreats into a state of isolation and retreat. He frames himself as broken, unable to face the challenges of the world.
And I'll burn forever, I can't face the shame
The artist feels overwhelmed by the guilt and embarrassment of his own actions and can't see a way out. He will suffer indefinitely and without hope.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Matthew James Bellamy
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@mayaa.1667
Come waste your millions here, secretly she says
Another corporate show, a guilty conscience grows
And I'll feel a guilty conscience grow
And I'll feel a guilty conscience grow
She burns like the sun, and I can't look away
She'll burn our horizons, make no mistake
Come let the truth be shared, no one ever dared
To break these endless lies, secretly she cries
She burns like the sun, and I can't look away
She'll burn our horizons, make no mistake
And I'll hide from the world behind a broken frame
And I'll burn forever, I can't face the shame
And I'll hide from the world behind a broken frame
And I'll burn forever, I can't face the shame
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Lyrics
Come waste your millions here
Secretly she sneers
Another corporate show
A guilty conscience grows
And I'll feel a guilty conscience grow
And I'll feel a guilty conscience grow
She burns like the sun
And I can't look away
And she'll burn our horizons
Make no mistakes
Come let the truth be shared
No one ever dared to break
These endless lies
Secretly she cries
She burns like the sun
And I can't look away
And she'll burn our horizons
Make no mistakes
And I'll hide from the world
Behind a broken frame
And I'll run forever
I can't face the shame
And I'll hide from the world
Behind a broken frame
And I'll run forever
I can't face the shame
@Hillelfraenkel
The fact they don’t play this song in concert anymore is crazy. Easily one of their best songs.
@RobertSoul123
It would be a great opener
@RUfromthe40s
@@RobertSoul123 maybeb because they only had success in england in their 4th album they avoid playing songs from the album that it was said is just like radiohead , but the france success kept them alive after this LP the orygin of simetry and the live ost from the movie concert in france hullaba...i forget some things i´m ...old?no one told me but i guess i´m getting less years compared to the one i already lived or passed by
@henry-lee-music
Very true
@Hypergraph
it's like oldest songs are trashed when new album comes out:) this song was my favorite play on acoustic and people would just shut up and listen to it.
@JaaayMack
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@MyoticTesseract
Muse, creeping in kids' mirrors since 1999.
@gegiads01
😂😂😂
@geebeegelly
@E Patrick XD
@CuteyCutester
Lol.. classic