sing for absolution…

“… i will be singing, falling from your grace”

Muse has some pretty powerful lyrics, but as always, they continue to just send chills through my body whilst listening to them. My new favorite song is “Sing for Absolution”, which I quoted above.

Watch the music video of the song. It’s got some pretty interesting visuals.

What is really interesting, is I watched that exact music video over a year ago. I hated this song. I thought it was slow and needed a better beat, and the chorus was lame. I was far more interested in listening to Hysteria or Time is Running Out.

Now, I totally dig this song. From it’s mesmerizing lyrics, to the kickass guitar, to the echoing scream when he’s repeating the chorus, to the climactic finish. I am really loving this song, and it’s currently my favorite Muse song. It’s kick ass!

The song has has a lot of meaning to it. “Lips are turning blue, A kiss that can’t renew, I only dream of you” speaks to a lost love, perhaps death, and a feeling of regret and love that is endless. The chorus: “Sing for absolution, I will be singing, Falling from your grace” speaks to a feeling of guilt, and he is literally begging for his absolution. It’s also a bit more grand, and the music video accompanies this – perhaps he’s pleading for the absolution of our entire civilization? The last lyrics agree with this: “Our wrongs remain unrectified, And our souls won’t be exhumed”. Epic stuff.

In other news, I also really like the new single, Uprising.

It was kinda “meh” at first, but like all Muse songs, after a few listens I was hooked. I love the political-ness to it, even if it’s a bit “in your face”. It feels heartfelt and very passionate, and it makes you want to get up and do something.

They will not force us
They will stop degrading us
They will not control us
We will be victorious

Sure, I can dig that.