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)
The Road
Muse Lyrics
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I can see the sun rise behind the hills
Got to make it on down that cold windy road
It's giving my body chills
Well it took me so long to realize that it's nobody's charge to sympathize
Get up get along wipe the tears from your eyes
Got to make it on down that road
On down that road
And the fog reveals her deadly plan
As the shadows chase the lights flying by
I was lost before I began
Well it took me so long to realize that it's nobody's charge to sympathize
Get up get along wipe the tears from your eyes
Got to make it on down that road
On down that road
My thoughts and the trees they drift away
And the road I travel is cracked and sore
With the danger so close I will never slow down
So I grab another smoke from the door
Well it took me so long to realize that it's nobody's charge to sympathize
Get up get along wipe the tears from your eyes
Got to make it on down that road
On down that road
So I'm rollin down that lost highway
101 Sign shakin in the breeze
Well my eyes do strain in the twilight hour
Lost highway that cuts through the trees
Cuts through the trees
Well it took me so long to realize that it's nobody's charge to sympathize
Get up get along wipe the tears from your eyes
Got to make it on down that road
On down that road
Well it took me so long to realize that it's nobody's charge to sympathize
Get up get along wipe the tears from your eyes
Got to make it on down that road
On down that road
The lyrics of Muse's song "The Road" depict a journey on a dark, windy, and treacherous highway. The singer is determined to make it down that road, despite the challenges they face. The sun rising behind the hills offers a glimmer of hope, but the cold wind sends chills through their body, symbolizing the hardships they encounter. The road represents life's difficulties and the struggles we all must face.
The lyrics suggest a sense of isolation and self-reliance. The realization that it's nobody's charge to sympathize implies that the singer understands they are ultimately responsible for their own journey and must push forward, regardless of the lack of support or understanding from others. The repetitive line of "Get up get along, wipe the tears from your eyes" emphasizes the perseverance and resilience needed to continue on the road, even when confronted with challenges and setbacks.
The imagery of the winding road, fog, and shadows creates a sense of uncertainty and danger. The road is cracked and sore, highlighting the roughness and difficulty of the journey. The constant movement and the necessity to grab another smoke from the door suggest a restless and relentless pursuit, refusing to slow down or give up.
Overall, "The Road" is a metaphorical exploration of life's struggles, emphasizing the need to keep moving forward, regardless of the obstacles encountered.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm rollin down that dark highway
I am traveling on a dimly lit road, symbolic of the challenges and uncertainties I face in life.
I can see the sun rise behind the hills
Despite the darkness, I can still perceive a glimmer of hope and a new beginning.
Got to make it on down that cold windy road
I must continue my journey along this difficult and unpredictable path.
It's giving my body chills
The hardships I encounter along the way evoke strong emotional and physical reactions.
Well it took me so long to realize that it's nobody's charge to sympathize
After much time, I came to understand that no one is obligated to understand or empathize with my struggles.
Get up get along wipe the tears from your eyes
I must gather myself, persevere, and overcome my sorrow and despair.
Got to make it on down that road
I need to keep moving forward and continue my journey.
Well it winds to the left and to the right
The road of life is full of unexpected twists and turns.
And the fog reveals her deadly plan
The uncertainties and obstacles ahead start to become apparent, potentially leading to dangerous situations.
As the shadows chase the lights flying by
In the midst of uncertainty, fleeting moments of joy or positivity pass by quickly, pursued by the darkness.
I was lost before I began
Even before starting my journey, I was already confused or uncertain about my purpose.
My thoughts and the trees they drift away
My mind wanders and becomes disconnected from reality, paralleled by the drifting trees.
And the road I travel is cracked and sore
The path I take is damaged and worn, mirroring the difficulties I face.
With the danger so close I will never slow down
Despite the imminent risks, I refuse to decrease my pace and remain determined to keep going.
So I grab another smoke from the door
To cope with the stress and challenges, I resort to unhealthy habits or distractions.
101 Sign shakin in the breeze
A sign along the road, perhaps indicating a highway or direction, sways with the wind.
Well my eyes do strain in the twilight hour
During this uncertain and transitional period, my eyes become tired and strained.
Lost highway that cuts through the trees
The metaphorical road I travel on separates and navigates through the obstacles and complexities of life.
Well it took me so long to realize that it's nobody's charge to sympathize
After a considerable time, I finally comprehend that no one is obligated to understand or share my feelings.
So I grab another smoke from the door
Once again, I seek solace or an escape through harmful habits or diversions.
On down that road
Continuing the journey forward along the chosen path.
Got to make it on down that road
I have a strong determination to reach the final destination despite the challenges.
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Written by: Timothy Cato
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@ninanovak3846
My circuits have blown
I know it's self-imposed
And all I have shared, and all I have loved
Is all I'll ever own
But something has changed
I feel so alive
My life just blew up, I'd give it all up
I'll depressurize
Oh, oh, oh, ten thousand miles left on the road
Oh, oh, oh, five hundred hours 'til I am home
I need something human, human
Human, human
Let's face all our fears
Come out of the shade
Let's burn all the money, absolve all the lies
And wake up unscathed
The big picture's gone
Replaced with visions of you
Now life can begin, I've cleansed all my sins
I'm about to break through
Oh, oh, oh, five thousand miles left on the road
Oh, oh, oh, two hundred hours 'til I am home
I need something human, human
Human, human
And I need the touch
And something human, human
Oh, oh, oh, less than a mile left on the road
Oh, oh, oh, I will be crawling though your door
I need something human, human
Human, human
And I need your love
And something human, human
@hehaguy
I'm so dumb!! I realized all these new muse music videos have followed a general narrative
Dig Down - introduced us to this world where AI has taken over and Matt is some kind of propaganda leader
Thought Contagion - Turns out Dig Down was a video game, however in this world there are also werewolves. Note we also see Dom as a cop here. Thought Contagion becomes a videogame and Matt escapes with the Car from Thought Contagion
Something Human - Matt has escaped with the car and is seen watching a tape of Simulation Theory and escapes Dom (the same cop from TC) and turns out Matt is also a werewolf. [Also the Skelton with the Mohawk at the start kinda resembles the purple hair Mohawk guy on the floor near the start of TC however different costumes)
Theory: Matt is dimension hopping in fear of getting turned into a video game and on the run from being a propaganda leader. Or maybe I'm just over analyzing everything :P
Thoughts: I really love this retro-futuristic vibes. Where everything seems to be the future but we have Arcades, Cassettes and Video Tapes. The colors in these music videos are amazing! Reminds me of blade runner 2049. Say what you will about the music but they have been on top of their game with their music videos. I WISH they would release this as a movie like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. We can only hope
@MrEmBerna
I'm coming here after listening to Muse's interview at Radio X, where they pointed out that the first version of this song was the acoustic one: it took a whole year to them to produce this other version that (according to them) fits better within the album.
Now I am wondering what it feels like, working for one year to make an awesome song simpler, radio-friendlier and more electronic, and then read people saying "OMG this sucks, it's way too jingly and simple! This isn't Muse anymore!"
Calm down you raging fans, listen to this song WITHIN the album, and not as a stand-alone track.
If you still don't like it, the acoustic version waits for you, and please leave alone the people who like this one.
Because it may eventually come out that you have being too quick and rough in your judgement, and not the opposite.
@Julandrius
Bellamy on this song:
The song comes from when you do get a bit burnt out from being on the road for too long. The Drones Tour was amazing and we’re very happy with how it went, but at the same time it was quite grueling. Six nights in Paris, five nights in London, the same show — it’s the first time we did that, an extensive arena tour with multiple nights in multiple cities. And the nature of the album and the show was quite dark in message and tone, and I think that living in that for a long time can actually be quite draining. Portraying a set of songs which are quite dark in tone, and having the visual nature of the show with the drones flying around and what we were putting across with the riot police at the beginning. It had a dark vibe, which is good, but when you’ve been doing that for a while that natural result was that as soon as I came off the road, “Something Human” came out, which is a more tender, down-to-earth, simplistic song about what it feels like to be burned out and wanting to get home to a more normal life after being on the road for a couple years.
Give them a break seriously. This song is different, does that make it bad? I don't think so for one
@Julandrius
It's very different from their other stuff but I like that. I'm really looking forward to the album (and I do hope there's a couple harder tracks in there as well :P)
@muhammadnaufalhidayatullah10
Julandrius they said there will be hard rock songs as usual. I also heard next single will sound like 'old' muse.
@Lutgerion
Julandrius Thank you for sharing that, the entire song makes so much sense from that perspective!
@prernag
Julandrius I love this song. I don't understand why it's getting so much hate. All I can think is that that this song is a bit upbeat/different but in essence a very much muse song.
@myiqis2752
It’s bad tho
@psyduckopsicopato3658
werewolves(something human), vampires(thought contagion), gremlins(pressure), titans(the dark side)
This álbum is awesome!
@thomasnoctor3602
Pressure is Critters
@TalonInTx
@@thomasnoctor3602 and RAD! ;)
@OkabeGG
And Doctor Who with the Tardis