Sunburn

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About Sunburn

"Sunburn" is a song by English rock band Muse, released as the fourth single from their 1999 debut album Showbiz.


Year:
1999
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Come waste your millions here, secretly she says
Another corporate show, a guilty conscience grows

And I'll feel a guilty conscience grow
And I'll feel a guilty conscience grow

She burns like the sun, and I can't look away
She'll burn our horizons, make no mistake

Come let the truth be shared, no one ever dared
To break these endless lies, secretly she cries

She burns like the sun, and I can't look away
She'll burn our horizons, make no mistake

And I'll hide from the world behind a broken frame
And I'll burn forever, I can't face the shame

And I'll hide from the world behind a broken frame
And I'll burn forever, I can't face the shame

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Muse

The Muses (Ancient Greek: Μοῦσαι, moũsai: perhaps from the o-grade of the Proto-Indo-European root *men- "think") in Greek mythology, poetry, and literature, are the goddesses of the inspiration of literature, science and the arts. They were considered the source of the knowledge, related orally for centuries in the ancient culture that was contained in poetic lyrics and myths. more »

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Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY

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12 facts about this song

About the Band
"Sunburn" is a song by the British rock band Muse, formed in Teignmouth, Devon in 1994.
On Debut Album
"Sunburn" is one of the songs on their debut studio album "Showbiz" which was released in 1999.
Track Listing
It's the second track on the "Showbiz" album right after "Cave."
Song Musicianship
"Sunburn" showcases Matthew Bellamy's piano skills. The main line of the song is played on the piano and additional strings give more symphonic rock texture to the song.
Chart Performance
"Sunburn" was released as the fourth single from their debut album in 2000 and reached number 22 in the UK Singles Chart.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Sunburn" describe the downsides of fame and how it can lead to self-destruction.
Inspiring Song
It's listed as one of the songs that inspired the design of the video game, "Rock Band: Unplugged."
Live Performances
"Sunburn" was performed regularly during the Showbiz tour (1999-2000) and the Absolution tour (2003-2004), but has made fewer appearances in setlists in recent years.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Nick Gordon and features a woman who steals objects and personalities from members of the band.
Cover Version
Many musicians, including Neil Cowley Trio, have covered the song.
Reception
It's generally been acclaimed by critics and fans alike, with commendation often pointing to its distinct piano instrumentation and expressive lyrics.
Official Release
The song was officially released on 21 February 2000.

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