Prélude
Muse (The 2nd Law) Lyrics

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Race, life’s a race
And I am gonna win
Yes, I am gonna win

And I’ll light the fuse
And I’ll never lose
And I choose to survive
Whatever it takes

You won’t pull ahead
I’ll keep up the pace
And I’ll reveal my strength
To the whole human race
Yes I am prepared
To stay alive
I won’t forgive, the vengance is mine
And I won’t give in
Because I choose to thrive
I’m going to win

Race, It’s a race
But I’m gonna win
Yes I’m gonna win
And will light the fuse
I’ll never lose
And I choose to survive
Whatever it takes
You won’t ṗull ahead
I’ll keep up the pace
And I’ll reveal my strength
To the whole human race
Yes I’m gonna win

Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Win! Win! Win! Win!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Prelude, by Muse, convey the idea of a race, a competition in which the singer is determined to emerge victorious. The song suggests an attitude of determination and self-confidence, with the singer claiming that they will light the fuse and never lose. The lyrics express a willingness to do whatever it takes to stay ahead in the race and emerge as a winner, emphasising that the strength they possess will be revealed to the world.

The references to 'the whole human race' suggest a desire to achieve greatness and prove one's worth on a global scale. Throughout the song, there is an underlying feeling of competition, of a struggle for dominance, as the singer will not allow anyone to pull ahead or surpass them. The repeated call to fight and win reinforces this idea of competition, highlighting the importance of perseverance and determination to succeed.

Overall, the lyrics to Prelude are a powerful statement of the human drive for success, the determination to overcome all obstacles in the pursuit of victory. The song conveys a sense of strength and resilience, suggesting that no matter what obstacles may arise, the singer's will to win will always prevail.

Line by Line Meaning

Race, life’s a race
Life is a competition that one must continually participate in

And I am gonna win
I will emerge victorious in this competition

Yes, I am gonna win
I am confident and certain about my success

And I’ll light the fuse
I will take the initiative and ignite the spark that will lead to my triumph

And I’ll never lose
Failure is not an option for me

And I choose to survive
I make the conscious decision to not give up and push through adversity

Whatever it takes
I am willing to overcome any obstacles and go to any lengths to win

You won’t pull ahead
I will not let anyone surpass me

I’ll keep up the pace
I will maintain my speed and drive to achieve my goal

And I’ll reveal my strength
I will showcase my inner power and capabilities to the world

To the whole human race
My success will inspire and impact humanity as a whole

Yes I am prepared
I am ready and equipped to face any challenges that come my way

To stay alive
I will not let anyone or anything defeat me

I won’t forgive, the vengeance is mine
I will not forget those who have wronged me and will use that as motivation to succeed

And I won’t give in
I will not surrender to any obstacles or opposition

Because I choose to thrive
I decide to flourish and prosper in life

I’m going to win
I have complete confidence in my success and ultimate victory

Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Encouragement to keep pushing and fighting hard

Win! Win! Win! Win!
Positive reinforcement to strive for success and emerge victorious

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY

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Comments from YouTube:

S Milton Bromley

2y↑18

I use Survival as a vital aid enabling component of my will to fight a painful and life shortening condition that I was born with. Vital because Survival has strengthened that will to fight without lessening the other vital reasons I have that also enable my will to fight.. TL;DR Survival has helped to increase my life span. Thank You Muse

S Milton Bromley

Also Thank you to Greta C for posting this awesome version with the addition of prelude. x https://youtu.be/sl_4I7vLLc4

KMpro

3y↑34

Survival's best when played right after Prelude.

Dave Commentator

1y↑1

I heard this in 2012 at the Silverstone 6 Hours motor race, when it was played as the cars moved away from the grid for the rolling start. It brought a tear to my eye then, and it still does now every time I hear it.