Wake to see
Your true emancipation is a fantasy
Policies
Have risen up and overcome the brave
Greatness dies
Unsung and lost, invisible to history
Embedded spies
Brainwashing our children to be mean
You don't have long
I am on to you
The time, it has come to destroy
Your supremacy
Supremacy
You don't have long
I am on to you
The time, it has come to destroy
Your supremacy
Supremacy
Muse - The 2nd Law Album Lyrics
Muse - The 2nd Law Lyrics
Writer: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Madness
(Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma...)
I, I can't get these memories out of my mind,
And some kind of madness has started to evolve.
(Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma...)
I, I tried so hard to let you go,
But some kind of madness is swallowing me whole, yeah
(Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma...)
I have finally seen the light,
And I have finally realized
What you mean.
Ooh oh oh
And now I need to know is this real love,
Or is it just madness keeping us afloat?
(Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma...)
And when I look back at all the crazy fights we had,
Like some kind of madness was taking control, yeah
(Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma...)
And now I have finally seen the light,
And I have finally realized
What you need.
Mmmm...
(Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma...)
And now I have finally seen the end (finally seen the end)
And I'm not expecting you to care (expecting you to care)
But I have finally seen the light (finally seen the light)
I have finally realized (realized)
I need to love
I need to love
Come to me
Just in a dream.
Come on and rescue me.
Yes I know, I can be wrong,
Maybe I'm too headstrong.
Our love is
(Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma...)
Madness
I, I can't get these memories out of my mind,
And some kind of madness has started to evolve.
(Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma...)
I, I tried so hard to let you go,
But some kind of madness is swallowing me whole, yeah
(Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma...)
I have finally seen the light,
And I have finally realized
What you mean.
Ooh oh oh
And now I need to know is this real love,
Or is it just madness keeping us afloat?
(Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma...)
And when I look back at all the crazy fights we had,
Like some kind of madness was taking control, yeah
(Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma...)
And now I have finally seen the light,
And I have finally realized
What you need.
Mmmm...
(Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma...)
And now I have finally seen the end (finally seen the end)
And I'm not expecting you to care (expecting you to care)
But I have finally seen the light (finally seen the light)
I have finally realized (realized)
I need to love
I need to love
Come to me
Just in a dream.
Come on and rescue me.
Yes I know, I can be wrong,
Maybe I'm too headstrong.
Our love is
(Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma...)
Madness
Writer: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Panic Station
You won't get much closer
Until you sacrifice it all
You won't get to taste it
With your face against the wall
Get up and commit
Show the power trapped within
Do just what you want to
Now stand up and begin
Ooh, 1, 2, 3, 4 fire's in your eyes
And this chaos, it defies imagination
Ooh, 5, 6, 7, 8, minus 9 lives
You've arrived at panic station
Doubts will try to break you
Unleash your heart and soul
Trouble will surround you
Start taking some control
Stand up and deliver
Your wildest fantasy
Do what the f*ck you want to
There's no one to appease
Ooh, 1, 2, 3, 4 fire's in your eyes
And this chaos, it defies imagination
Ooh, 5, 6, 7, 8, minus 9 lives
You've arrived at panic station
Ooh, 1, 2, 3, 4 fire's in your eyes
And this chaos, it defies imagination
Ooh, 5, 6, 7, 8, minus 9 lives
And I know that you will fight for the duration
Ooh, 1, 2, 3, 4 fire's in your eyes
And you know I'm not resisting your temptations
Ooh, 5, 6, 7, 8, minus 9 lives
You've arrived at panic station
Until you sacrifice it all
You won't get to taste it
With your face against the wall
Get up and commit
Show the power trapped within
Do just what you want to
Now stand up and begin
Ooh, 1, 2, 3, 4 fire's in your eyes
And this chaos, it defies imagination
Ooh, 5, 6, 7, 8, minus 9 lives
You've arrived at panic station
Doubts will try to break you
Unleash your heart and soul
Trouble will surround you
Start taking some control
Stand up and deliver
Your wildest fantasy
Do what the f*ck you want to
There's no one to appease
Ooh, 1, 2, 3, 4 fire's in your eyes
And this chaos, it defies imagination
Ooh, 5, 6, 7, 8, minus 9 lives
You've arrived at panic station
Ooh, 1, 2, 3, 4 fire's in your eyes
And this chaos, it defies imagination
Ooh, 5, 6, 7, 8, minus 9 lives
And I know that you will fight for the duration
Ooh, 1, 2, 3, 4 fire's in your eyes
And you know I'm not resisting your temptations
Ooh, 5, 6, 7, 8, minus 9 lives
You've arrived at panic station
Writer: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Writer: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Survival
Race
Life's a race
That 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
And I won't forgive
Vengeance is mine
And I won't give in
Because I choose to thrive
Yeah, I'm gonna win
Race
It's a race
But I'm gonna win
Yes, I'm gonna win
And I will light the fuse
And I'll never lose
And I choose to survive
Whatever it takes
You won't pull ahead
'Cause 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, yes I'm gonna win
Life's a race
That 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
And I won't forgive
Vengeance is mine
And I won't give in
Because I choose to thrive
Yeah, I'm gonna win
Race
It's a race
But I'm gonna win
Yes, I'm gonna win
And I will light the fuse
And I'll never lose
And I choose to survive
Whatever it takes
You won't pull ahead
'Cause 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, yes I'm gonna win
Writer: Matthew James Bellamy
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Follow Me
When darkness falls
And surrounds you
When you fall down
When you're scared
And you're lost
Be brave
I'm coming to hold you now
When all your strength has gone
And you feel wrong
Like your life has slipped away
Follow me
You can follow me
And I will not desert you now
When your fire's died out
No one's there
They have left you for dead
Follow me
You can follow me
I will keep you safe
Follow me
You can follow me
I will protect you
I won't let them hurt
They're hurting you, no
Ooh yeah
When your heart is breaking
You can follow me
You can follow me
I will always keep you safe
Follow me
You can trust in me
I will always protect you, my love
Feel my love
Feel my love
And surrounds you
When you fall down
When you're scared
And you're lost
Be brave
I'm coming to hold you now
When all your strength has gone
And you feel wrong
Like your life has slipped away
Follow me
You can follow me
And I will not desert you now
When your fire's died out
No one's there
They have left you for dead
Follow me
You can follow me
I will keep you safe
Follow me
You can follow me
I will protect you
I won't let them hurt
They're hurting you, no
Ooh yeah
When your heart is breaking
You can follow me
You can follow me
I will always keep you safe
Follow me
You can trust in me
I will always protect you, my love
Feel my love
Feel my love
Writer: SEBASTIEN CHENUT, MAUD GEFFRAY
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Animals
Animal
You're an animal
Don't take anything less
Out of control
You're out of control
Strike those in distress
Analyse
Advertise
Expand
Bend more rules
Buy yourself an island
Animals
We're animals
Buy when blood is on the street
Out of control
We're out of control
Crush those who beg at your feet
Analyse
Franchise
Spread out
Kill the competition
And buy yourself an ocean
Amortise
Downsize
Lay off
Kill yourself
Come on and do us all a favour
You're an animal
Don't take anything less
Out of control
You're out of control
Strike those in distress
Analyse
Advertise
Expand
Bend more rules
Buy yourself an island
Animals
We're animals
Buy when blood is on the street
Out of control
We're out of control
Crush those who beg at your feet
Analyse
Franchise
Spread out
Kill the competition
And buy yourself an ocean
Amortise
Downsize
Lay off
Kill yourself
Come on and do us all a favour
Writer: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Explorers
Once I hoped
To seek the new and unknown
This planet's overrun
There's nothing left for you or for me
Don't give in, we can
Walk through the fields
And feeling nature's glow
But all the land is owned
There's none left for you or for me
Who will win?
'Cause I concede
Free me
Free me
Free me from this world
I don't belong here
It was a mistake imprisoning my soul
Can you free me
Free me from this world
A world lush in bloom
With rivers running wild
They'll be re-routed South
With none left for you or for me
Don't give in
Hear the engines roar
And save our crops from drought
But when the black gold's in doubt
There's none left for you or for me
Fuse helium-3
Our last hope
Free me
Free me
Free me from this world
We don't belong here
It was a mistake imprisoning our souls
Can you free me
Free me from this world
Free me
I'll free you
Free us from this world
We don't belong here
It was a mistake imprisoning our souls
Can you free me
Free me from this world
Running around in circles feeling caged
By endless rules
Can you free me, free me from this world
Go to sleep
To seek the new and unknown
This planet's overrun
There's nothing left for you or for me
Don't give in, we can
Walk through the fields
And feeling nature's glow
But all the land is owned
There's none left for you or for me
Who will win?
'Cause I concede
Free me
Free me
Free me from this world
I don't belong here
It was a mistake imprisoning my soul
Can you free me
Free me from this world
A world lush in bloom
With rivers running wild
They'll be re-routed South
With none left for you or for me
Don't give in
Hear the engines roar
And save our crops from drought
But when the black gold's in doubt
There's none left for you or for me
Fuse helium-3
Our last hope
Free me
Free me
Free me from this world
We don't belong here
It was a mistake imprisoning our souls
Can you free me
Free me from this world
Free me
I'll free you
Free us from this world
We don't belong here
It was a mistake imprisoning our souls
Can you free me
Free me from this world
Running around in circles feeling caged
By endless rules
Can you free me, free me from this world
Go to sleep
Writer: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Big Freeze
Healed
Or are you still just reeling?
Are you fine
Have you found a way to escape?
Are you here
Just because I need you?
Can we hole up?
A big freeze is heading our way
We are on a hiding to nowhere
We still hope
But our dreams are not the same
And I, I lost before I started
I'm collapsing in stellar clouds of gas
Hear me
What words just can't convey
Feel me
Don't let the sun in your heart decay
Fight
Or will you show me mercy?
We expelled
The goodness from our hearts
Are you here
Just to prove your winning?
Can we hole up
And ride out this electrical storm?
We destroyed something beautiful
We have faith
But our truths are not the same,
Don't give up
Don't let the magic leave us
Stop the loneliest force becoming king of the universe
Hear me
What words just can't convey
Feel me
Don't you let the sun in your heart decay
Don't give up
Don't let the magic leave us
We're collapsing in stellar clouds of gas
Hear me
What words just can't convey
Feel me
I won't let the sun in your heart decay
Or are you still just reeling?
Are you fine
Have you found a way to escape?
Are you here
Just because I need you?
Can we hole up?
A big freeze is heading our way
We are on a hiding to nowhere
We still hope
But our dreams are not the same
And I, I lost before I started
I'm collapsing in stellar clouds of gas
Hear me
What words just can't convey
Feel me
Don't let the sun in your heart decay
Fight
Or will you show me mercy?
We expelled
The goodness from our hearts
Are you here
Just to prove your winning?
Can we hole up
And ride out this electrical storm?
We destroyed something beautiful
We have faith
But our truths are not the same,
Don't give up
Don't let the magic leave us
Stop the loneliest force becoming king of the universe
Hear me
What words just can't convey
Feel me
Don't you let the sun in your heart decay
Don't give up
Don't let the magic leave us
We're collapsing in stellar clouds of gas
Hear me
What words just can't convey
Feel me
I won't let the sun in your heart decay
Writer: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Save Me
Save me from my superstitions
Now I'm free, from this old condition
Wait just a while, and I'll greet
You with a smile
Hold me 'cause I'm sure I'm hated
Promises, they are overrated
Wait just a while, while I'm
Drowning in denial
Turn me into someone like you
Find a place that we can go to
Run away and take me with you
Don't let go I need your rescue
Watch me 'cause I'm on a mission
Hold me back, so I'm forced to listen
Don't let me go 'cause I'm nothing
Without you
Turn me into someone like you
Find a place that we can go to
Run away and take me with you
Don't let go I need your rescue
Turn me into someone like you
Find a place that we can go to
Run away and take me with you
Don't let go I need your rescue
Now I'm free, from this old condition
Wait just a while, and I'll greet
You with a smile
Hold me 'cause I'm sure I'm hated
Promises, they are overrated
Wait just a while, while I'm
Drowning in denial
Turn me into someone like you
Find a place that we can go to
Run away and take me with you
Don't let go I need your rescue
Watch me 'cause I'm on a mission
Hold me back, so I'm forced to listen
Don't let me go 'cause I'm nothing
Without you
Turn me into someone like you
Find a place that we can go to
Run away and take me with you
Don't let go I need your rescue
Turn me into someone like you
Find a place that we can go to
Run away and take me with you
Don't let go I need your rescue
Writer: CHRISTOPHER TONY WOLSTENHOLME
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Liquid State
Take me for a ride
Break me up and steal what's left inside
And hope and pray iniquity
Has died inside and left a scar
I'm on red alert
Bring me peace and wash away my dirt
Spin me round and help
Me to divert and walk into the light
Warm my heart tonight
And hold my head up high
And help me to survive
Kick me when I'm down
Feed me poison, fill me till I drown
Wake me up before I get
Pushed out and fall into the night
Warm my heart tonight
(force me to lose control)
And hold my head up high
(watch as I lose my soul)
And help me to survive
(push me until I fall)
Break me up and steal what's left inside
And hope and pray iniquity
Has died inside and left a scar
I'm on red alert
Bring me peace and wash away my dirt
Spin me round and help
Me to divert and walk into the light
Warm my heart tonight
And hold my head up high
And help me to survive
Kick me when I'm down
Feed me poison, fill me till I drown
Wake me up before I get
Pushed out and fall into the night
Warm my heart tonight
(force me to lose control)
And hold my head up high
(watch as I lose my soul)
And help me to survive
(push me until I fall)
Writer: CHRISTOPHER TONY WOLSTENHOLME
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
The 2nd Law: Unsustainable
All natural and technological
Processes proceed in such
a way that the availability of the
remaining energy decreases
In all energy exchanges, if no energy
enters or leaves an isolated system
the entropy of that system increases
Energy continuously flows from being
concentrated to becoming dispersed
spread out, wasted and useless
New energy cannot be
created and high-grade
energy is being destroyed
An economy based on endless
growth is unsustainable
Unsu...
Unsustainable
The fundamental laws of
thermodynamics will place fixed
limits on technological innovation
and human advancement
In an isolated system, the entropy
can only increase
A species set on endless
growth is unsustainable
Unsu...
Unsustainable
Processes proceed in such
a way that the availability of the
remaining energy decreases
In all energy exchanges, if no energy
enters or leaves an isolated system
the entropy of that system increases
Energy continuously flows from being
concentrated to becoming dispersed
spread out, wasted and useless
New energy cannot be
created and high-grade
energy is being destroyed
An economy based on endless
growth is unsustainable
Unsu...
Unsustainable
The fundamental laws of
thermodynamics will place fixed
limits on technological innovation
and human advancement
In an isolated system, the entropy
can only increase
A species set on endless
growth is unsustainable
Unsu...
Unsustainable
Writer: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
The 2nd Law: Isolated System
In an isolated system, entropy
can only increase
[Random radio and TV transmissions
broadcast on March 29th, 2012 between
18:48 and 19:10]
In an isolated system, entropy
can only increase
In an isolated system
Entropy
Isolated system
Entropy can only increase
can only increase
[Random radio and TV transmissions
broadcast on March 29th, 2012 between
18:48 and 19:10]
In an isolated system, entropy
can only increase
In an isolated system
Entropy
Isolated system
Entropy can only increase
Writer: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
The 2nd Law is the sixth studio album by English rock band Muse, first released on 28 September 2012 through Warner Bros. Records and the band's own Helium-3 imprint. Recording of the album took place in studios between London and Los Angeles County, beginning in October 2011 and ending in August 2012. The 2nd Law was Muse's second album to be solely self-produced, following The Resistance (2009), and features a plethora of additional musicians that performed brass, strings, and choir vocals.
The 2nd Law is a concept album about a deteriorating planet that its inhabitants can no longer live on. Major lyrical themes of the album include societal collapse, totalitarianism, and the second law of thermodynamics, which the album's title references. Musically, the band chose to experiment significantly and create a sound that was distinct from their previous records. The album's sound incorporates art rock, progressive rock, and electronic music with Muse's traditional alternative rock style. Acts such as Queen, David Bowie, and Skrillex also served as key influences on the album. The album's cover art features a map of the human brain's pathways, which was taken from the Human Connectome Project.
The singles "Survival", "Madness", "Follow Me", "Supremacy", and "Panic Station" were released in promotion. "Survival" had been chosen as the official song for the 2012 Summer Olympics, "Madness" became an international hit, most notably topping the Billboard Alternative Songs chart for a record-breaking 19 weeks, and "Supremacy" was performed live to begin the 2013 Brit Awards. The track The 2nd Law: Isolated System was included in the 2013 movie World War Z. The 2nd Law received positive reviews from critics and performed well commercially; it was a top ten-charting album in 31 countries and a number one album in 13 countries.
For its sales figures, it was certified platinum in four countries, including the United Kingdom, and triple-platinum in France. At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, the album was nominated for Best Rock Album and "Madness" was nominated for Best Rock Song. "Panic Station" was later nominated for Best Rock Song at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards the following year. As of 2018, The 2nd Law has sold over 2.3 million copies worldwide.
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MuseThe 2nd Law is a concept album about a deteriorating planet that its inhabitants can no longer live on. Major lyrical themes of the album include societal collapse, totalitarianism, and the second law of thermodynamics, which the album's title references. Musically, the band chose to experiment significantly and create a sound that was distinct from their previous records. The album's sound incorporates art rock, progressive rock, and electronic music with Muse's traditional alternative rock style. Acts such as Queen, David Bowie, and Skrillex also served as key influences on the album. The album's cover art features a map of the human brain's pathways, which was taken from the Human Connectome Project.
The singles "Survival", "Madness", "Follow Me", "Supremacy", and "Panic Station" were released in promotion. "Survival" had been chosen as the official song for the 2012 Summer Olympics, "Madness" became an international hit, most notably topping the Billboard Alternative Songs chart for a record-breaking 19 weeks, and "Supremacy" was performed live to begin the 2013 Brit Awards. The track The 2nd Law: Isolated System was included in the 2013 movie World War Z. The 2nd Law received positive reviews from critics and performed well commercially; it was a top ten-charting album in 31 countries and a number one album in 13 countries.
For its sales figures, it was certified platinum in four countries, including the United Kingdom, and triple-platinum in France. At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, the album was nominated for Best Rock Album and "Madness" was nominated for Best Rock Song. "Panic Station" was later nominated for Best Rock Song at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards the following year. As of 2018, The 2nd Law has sold over 2.3 million copies worldwide.
Genre(s): Alternative rock, art rock, progressive rock, electronic
Producer(s): Muse
Length: 53:49
Released: September 28th, 2012
Year: 2012