Cave

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


Year:
1999
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Leave me alone, it's nothing serious
I'll do it myself, it's got nothing to do with you
And there's nothing that you can do

You can see it and you can almost hear it too
You can almost taste it, it's nothing to do with you
And there's still nothing that you can do

So come in my cave, and I'll burn your hearts away
Come in my cave and I'll burn your hearts away

Please close your ears and try to look away
So you'll never hear a single word I say
And don't ever come my way

Leave me alone, it's nothing serious
I'll do it myself, it's got nothing to do with you
And there's still nothing that you can do

So come in my cave, and I'll burn your hearts away
Come in my cave, and arrest me for my mistakes

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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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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Cave" is a track on "Showbiz," which is Muse's debut album. The album was released on September 7, 1999.
Release as a Single
The song was later issued as the band's second single on September 6, 1999. It achieved limited success, peaking at number 52 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Composition
Like most early Muse songs, "Cave" features a dynamic contrast between loud and soft. The song begins with an introspective, softly sung verse before launching into a heavy, distorted guitar-driven chorus.
B-side Tracks
The B-sides for "Cave" include tracks named "Twin," "Host," and "Coma."
Lyrical Meaning
Matthew Bellamy, Muse's lead vocalist, stated that "Cave" is about "an old friend" who "shut himself in his room for ages and got really depressed." The lyrics encourage this individual not to bury themselves and instead face the world by stepping outside.
Music Video
The music video for "Cave" shows the band members in a house slowly filling with water while performing the track. When the house is almost full, they continue to play as they float underwater. At the video's conclusion, the house empties out of the water through the front door.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its dynamic blend of piano and guitar-driven elements, as well as Bellamy's passionate and energetic vocal performance.
Live Performances
"Cave" was constantly played live from 1999 to 2001, but it has been rarely played since, making it a kind of rarity in Muse's setlists.
Use in Media
The song was featured in the film Little Nicky (2000), starring Adam Sandler.
Cover Versions
There have been several notable cover versions of "Cave," including one by the London Symphony Orchestra as part of their "Symphonic Rock" compilation album.

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