Muscle Museum

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About Muscle Museum

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


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1999
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She had something to confess to
But you don't have the time
So look the other way
You will wait until it's over
To reveal what you'd never shown her
Too little much too late

Too long trying to resist it
You've just gone and missed it
It's escaped your world

Can you see that I am needing
And begging for so much more
Than you could ever give
And I don't want you to adore me
Don't want you to ignore me
When it pleases you
Yeah, and I'll do it on my own

I have played in every toilet
But you still want to spoil it
To prove I've made a big mistake
Too long trying to resist it
You've just gone and missed it
It's escaped your world

Can you see that I am needing
And begging for so much more
Than you could ever give
And I don't want you to adore me
Don't want you to ignore me
When it pleases you
Yeah, and I'll do it on my own
And I'll do it all by myself
You will never make it

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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

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Muscle Museum" is an alternative rock song written by Matthew Bellamy, the lead vocalist and guitarist of Muse.
Inspiration behind the Title
The title "Muscle Museum" doesn’t actually have anything to do with the song itself. The song got its name because the words 'muscle' and 'museum' come immediately before and after 'muse' in the dictionary.
Album
Released on 22 November 1999, "Muscle Museum" was the third single from Muse's debut album, "Showbiz".
Chart Performance
The song reached number 43 on the UK Singles Chart, signifying the band's first entry into the chart.
Multiple Versions
There are multiple versions of "Muscle Museum" with differing lengths, including a US mix and an EP version.
Music Video Concept
The music video for "Muscle Museum," directed by Joseph Kahn, represents an emotional state where everyone eventually cries, including inanimate objects.
Recognition
In 2010, NME magazine placed "Muscle Museum" at number 79 in its list of the "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".
Acclaim from Critics
Critics often praise the song for its intriguing injections of falsetto and its relatable lyrics.
Live Performances
Even though "Muscle Museum" was released as part of their debut album, Muse continued to include the song in their live performance setlists for many years.
Controversial Release
In America, Maverick Records initially refused to release the song as they considered the song title to be too obscure.

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