Assassin
Sam Wallace/Muse Lyrics
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The time has come for you
To shoot your leaders down
Join forces underground
Lose control
In increasing pace
Wantonly waste
Whatever they say
These people are torn
Wild and bereft
Assassin is born, yeah
Whoa, yeah
(Aim, shoot, kill your leaders)
(Aim, kill them all)
Oppose and disagree
Destroy demonocracy
Lose control
In increasing pace
Wantonly waste
Intention erased
Whatever they say
These people are torn
Wild and bereft
Assassin is born, yeah
(Go)
The lyrics of Sam Wallace/Muse's song "Assassin" depict a call for violent rebellion against leaders and the destruction of democracy. The opening line of the song, "War is overdue," speaks to a sense of urgency and the need for action. The singer then calls for listeners to "shoot your leaders down" and "join forces underground," encouraging them to take up arms and overthrow those in power.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the singer sees democracy as a flawed system that needs to be destroyed. The line "destroy democracy" is a particularly controversial one, as it implies that the singer wants to replace democracy with a different form of government or perhaps no government at all.
The chorus repeats the lines "lose control," "in increasing pace," "wantonly waste," and "intention erased," which could be interpreted as a call for listeners to abandon their inhibitions and engage in violent rebellion without regard for the consequences. The chorus also speaks of people who are "wild and bereft," suggesting that the singer sees rebellion as the only way to overcome a sense of hopelessness and despair.
Overall, "Assassin" is a provocative and controversial song that challenges listeners to consider the merits and drawbacks of violent rebellion and the need for change in society.
Line by Line Meaning
War is overdue
The current situation demands action and a revolt against the established system.
The time has come for you
It's now or never; there's no time to waste if you want change.
To shoot your leaders down
The only way for anything significant to change is for those in power to be removed, even forcibly.
Join forces underground
The only way to accomplish change is through a secretive resistance or underground movement.
Lose control
People need to let go of their fears and inhibitions to achieve the necessary change.
In increasing pace
The urgency of the situation is mounting, and time is running out to act.
Wantonly waste
The current system is unsustainable and needs to be abolished.
Intention erased
Those in power have abandoned any pretense of intention to benefit the people they are supposed to represent.
Whatever they say
Don't trust anything those in power say, as their words are designed to maintain that power and control.
These people are torn
The people are currently divided and in need of unification to overthrow the oppressors.
Wild and bereft
The desperation and urgency of the situation have left people feeling savage and without hope.
Assassin is born (yeah)
The situation has reached a tipping point where people are willing to do whatever is necessary, including violence, to achieve change and overthrow the current system.
Oppose and disagree
People need to stand up and actively oppose the current system rather than passively accepting it.
Destroy Democracy
The current democratic system is no longer functional, and it needs to be eradicated to achieve meaningful change.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Broma 16, Cloud9
Written by: Matthew James Bellamy
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@vgkail
Hey Guys great reaction again!, I'll definitely check your own music to support you.
I'm the meantime more myse to add to your list:
Reapers live
New Born at Glastonbury 2004
Stockholm syndrome (difficult to choose between Glastonbury 2004 or Wembley)
Cheers?
@user-qu7if5qw3i
Muse are legends of the game. 30 year vets this year. Showbiz, the song and album are absolute bangers
@domdadomdom_2733
Has it been 30 years? 😅
@natski2403
Butterflies and Hurricanes at Wembley....crazy good!
@nem447
That's a wall of sound for only three people on stage...🤘
@aigooism
Its the grand omega boss outro too
@ModuliOfRiemannSurfaces
You’ll likely adore these from them:
- Hysteria live at Glastonbury 2004
- Invincible live at Royal Albert Hall 2008
- New Born live at Wembley 2007
- Citizen Erased live 2015
- Unnatural Selection live at Rock am Ring 2010
- Futurism live in Tokyo
@mikmak5551
Futuristim from the 20th OoS anniversary is better than any live performances
@ModuliOfRiemannSurfaces
@@mikmak5551
I respectfully disagree because the 2012 performance of that song is one of my favorite live performances ever, but I did love the anniversary remaster too.
@mr.lighnight7750
Futurism is a great performance
@picoroDaimaku
Do you really prefer that New Born performance over the Glastonbury 2004 one? And Citizen Erased from Hullabaloo 2001 is also way better.