Liquid State
Muse (The 2nd Law) Lyrics

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Take me for a ride
Break me up and steal what's left inside
And make them pray
The iniquity has died inside and left a scar

I'm all red and done
Bring me peace and wash away my dirt
Spin me round and have me to divert

And walk into the light

Warm my heart to remind
And hold my head up high
And help me to survive
Kick me when I'm down

Feed me poison, for me till I drown
Wake me up before I get ṗunched out
And fall into the night

Warm my heart to remind

And hold my head up high
And help me to survive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Muse's song Liquid State are quite emotive and paint a picture of a person who is struggling with inner demons and addiction. The first stanza talks about someone being taken for a ride and broken up inside, while others pray for the iniquity, or the immoral actions, to die within them. This could be interpreted as the person feeling as though they are a burden on others and causing harm. They are all "red and done," which could mean they are physically and emotionally exhausted. They then ask for someone to bring them peace and wash away their sins, to spin them around and distract them from their troubles, and to walk them towards the light.

The second stanza has a similar theme, but the person is asking for their heart to be warmed and their head to be held high. They feel helpless and in need of assistance to survive. The line "kick me when I'm down" could be interpreted as a plea to be shaken out of their current state and to be motivated to overcome their struggles. They also mention being fed poison until they drown, which could represent the self-destructive nature of addiction. The last line about falling into the night could symbolize a spiral into a dark place.

Line by Line Meaning

Take me for a ride
Take me on a journey and help me escape from my struggles

Break me up and steal what's left inside
Take away my remaining pain and sorrow and leave me renewed

And make them pray
Help me conquer my demons and make others envy my newfound strength

The iniquity has died inside and left a scar
I've overcome my wrongdoings, but the emotional wounds still linger

I'm all red and done
I've been pushed to the limit and am at my breaking point

Bring me peace and wash away my dirt
Give me inner peace and cleanse me of my past mistakes

Spin me round and have me to divert
Distract me from my troubles and give me a break from reality

And walk into the light
Lead me out of my darkness and towards a brighter future

Warm my heart to remind
Remind me of the love and happiness that I deserve

And hold my head up high
Give me the confidence to face my challenges head-on

And help me to survive
Assist me in persevering through my difficulties