The three-piece said that if they recorded a track with Mike Skinner it could be the "English's answer to Rage Against The Machine". The track "Who Knows Who" was leaked to the internet. Muse confirmed here that the track was produced by them and The Streets, but stated that the track was not intended to be an official release and that they're happy for it to be shared around.
Singer Matt Bellamy told BBC 6 Music: "I think we would like to do something with Mike Skinner - we haven’t asked him yet actually, but we would like to do English’s answer to Rage Against The Machine.
"Like London rap rock - just like a little one off - it might be a laugh!"
Bellamy also claimed he was keen to work with hotly tipped rockers Does It Offend You, Yeah? in the future.
He added: "We might have a go, yeah. I think they just want a bit of a guitar lick on the top of one of their riffs.
"They’ve got the whole kind of thing taken care of. I might do something with them – that would be cool."
Who Knows Who
Muse and The Streets Lyrics
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Thirsting from noon
Herbalist fumes
Where's me balloon?
Curse off the zoom
Burstin' we boom
First in the room
Who's got the bag?
Who's got the bag?
Food in the back pocket
I'm here to boo Babylon
Let's be having the boondocks back
You have to do what you can
Tooting the Boris
Smoking on the Rishi
Shooting with my hand cocked
Go back to doing what slaps
It's a matter of duty, damn
Fuck the jukebox in the cafe
Good God
Who's got the bag?
The herds of the goons
The blur of perfume
Reverse up the tune
Birded off too soon
Shmurda is loose
Perched for the views
The chirping and crooning out
The burden and blues
The verses of music
The "Der dee dee doo
Birkin bag, Gucci
Or dirty wrank shoes
Werewolf to the moon
First in the room
Nurse me all Tuesday
21st June
Who's got the bag?
Who's got the bag?
You have to do what you can
Been in the lab too long man
I'd have it to, doo wop jazz
Who's got the bag?
Tooting on the Boris
Smoking on a Rishi
Shooting with my hand cocked
Got the Bag
21st of June
The song "Who Knows Who" is a collaboration between the British bands Muse and The Streets. It opens with a series of disjointed lines about being in a room with other people who are "burstin' we boom." The lyrics describe a scene filled with "herbalist fumes," and someone asking "Where's me balloon?" The song then moves on to touch on various themes, including confronting authority ("I'm here to boo Babylon"), the importance of personal responsibility and duty ("You have to do what you can"), and the feeling of being stuck in a rut ("Been in the lab too long man").
The song's enigmatic lyrics are typical of both bands, and they resist easy interpretation. The lines "21st of June/Who's got the bag?" could be a reference to the summer solstice, or they could carry another meaning entirely. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Who's got the bag?" several times, and it's unclear what the bag represents. It could be drugs, money, or something else entirely.
Despite the song's cryptic nature, it's a powerful collaboration between two of Britain's most innovative bands. The driving beat, distorted guitar riffs, and spoken-word verses create a sense of urgency and rebellion that's typical of both Muse and The Streets.
Line by Line Meaning
First in the room
We arrived early and quickly secured our spot
Thirsting from noon
We were eagerly anticipating this event all day
Herbalist fumes
There was a noticeable aroma of marijuana in the air
Where's me balloon?
I seem to have misplaced my balloon
Curse off the zoom
Let's stop using video conferencing software
Burstin' we boom
Our excitement cannot be contained
21st of June
The date of the event we're attending
Who's got the bag?
Who brought the marijuana?
Food in the back pocket
I brought snacks
I'm here to boo Babylon
I'm here to rebel against societal norms and expectations
Let's be having the boondocks back
Let's celebrate and uplift the rural, overlooked parts of our society
You have to do what you can
We must make the most of what we have available to us
Tooting the Boris
I'm taking public transit and using the Boris Bikes bike-sharing system
Smoking on the Rishi
I'm smoking marijuana
Shooting with my hand cocked
I'm ready to take on any challenge
Go back to doing what slaps
Continue doing what works well
It's a matter of duty, damn
This is important and we have a responsibility to follow through
Fuck the jukebox in the cafe
Let's reject the mainstream and traditional forms of music
Good God
Expressing surprise, excitement or shock
The herds of the goons
The large crowds of people
The blur of perfume
The strong scents in the air
Reverse up the tune
Change the direction or tone of the music
Birded off too soon
Someone left the event early
Shmurda is loose
There is a wild and uncontrollable spirit in the air
Perched for the views
People are waiting expectantly for something to happen
The chirping and crooning out
The lively and joyful singing
The burden and blues
The struggles and sadness
The verses of music
The words in the song
The "Der dee dee doo
A playful and possibly nonsense line in the music
Birkin bag, Gucci
Brand names associated with luxury fashion
Or dirty wrank shoes
Even if you don't have expensive clothing, you can still enjoy the event
Werewolf to the moon
A strange and unexplained event is happening
Nurse me all Tuesday
Take care of me and enliven my spirits
Got the Bag
We have the marijuana
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mike Skinner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Taejey101
I have been a hardcore Musefan since 2004, and thought I'd found every Muse B-side song, but this is brand new to me, and I also love The Streets, so I'm so glad I found this!
@felixschindewolffs1995
Same h
@thejelambar82
it is not b-side. as i know, they sang it on stage Glastonbury
@Waxycarunkle
You can clearly tell Matt's inspiration from Tom Morello and I dig it. This sounds like a pure Rage song and you can never have too much Rage.
@starman_217
Hello there, we’re called Muse and you’re watching Rage
@renandimas5406
Heartbreaker + RATM + Muse + The Streets = Who Knows Who
@lassejensen4525
Oh my big Jesus. These hidden Muse B-sides and covers just keep popping up. Whenever I find another, three new ones show up. As a fan I friggin love this. But as a completionist with collector's OCD it pisses me off, because I want them all! Now I'll never know if I have them all, REEEE. First world Muse problems I guess :'D
@cocoa261
if you ever make a playlist please send it to me! I love a lot of their b sides, and want to find more.
I never knew this song existed until 2 minutes ago
@StickNik
@@cocoa261 I have a playlist of MUSE studio recordings: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9UHm43Fb1zyY28KdyXKE_tgQ75qk5j4i
Starts with all the main album songs, then EPs and, B-Sides and all the rare songs are at the bottom (should be listed oldest to newest).
@sludgeseasonofficial
does this give anybody else a Gorillaz and Rage Against The Machine type vibe