Knights of Cydonia
Muse
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Come ride with me Through the veins of history I'll show you a God Falls asleep on the job And how can we win, When fools can be kings Don't waste your time Or time will waste you No one's going to take me alive Time has come to make things right You and I must fight for our rights You and I must fight to survive No one's going to take me alive Time has come to make things right You and I must fight for our rights You and I must fight to survive No one's going to take me alive Time has come to make things right You and I must fight for our rights You and I must fight to survive
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Written by: MATT BELLAMY, MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Knights of Cydonia" is the final track from the band's fourth studio album, "Black Holes and Revelations," which was released in 2006.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 10 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique BlendThe track is renowned for its unique mix of various music genres including progressive rock, electronica, space rock and alternative rock.
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InspirationThe song title was inspired by the region of Mars, Cydonia, famous for the "face on Mars.”
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Live Performances"Knights of Cydonia" is typically performed as the closing act during Muse's live performances, and it's renowned for its powerful, hard-rock guitar riffs.
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Music VideoThe song’s music video was inspired by several cult classics including “Star Wars” and spaghetti Western films.
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DurationIt is one of Muse's longest songs, with a total duration of six and a half minutes.
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SoundThe song is noticeably marked by its use of falsetto vocals and significant use of the whammy bar on the guitar which gives it a distinctive space-like sound.
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Galloping RhythmOne of the song’s signature features is its galloping rhythm, similar to that found in some traditional Western music and reminiscent of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody."
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Critical AcclaimIn 2007, "Knights of Cydonia" was nominated for the Best Single Award at the Kerrang! Awards. It was also voted number 1 in Australian radio station Triple J’s Hottest 100 in 2007.
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Unique UseThe rhythmic, distorted sound in the beginning of the song is often used in sports media, including NFL and NHL games. It's also featured in several video games including "Guitar Hero 3," and "Rocksmith 2014."
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Fan PollIn 2009, a fan poll conducted by Q magazine named "Knights of Cydonia" as the best song of the decade.
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