Thought Contagion

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About Thought Contagion

"Thought Contagion" is a song by English rock band Muse. It was released as the second single from the band's eighth studio album, Simulation Theory, on 15 February 2018, following "Dig Down", released the previous year. The single debuted at number 76 on the UK Singles Chart and topped the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart.


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Strung out falling from the big time
Welcome to the infinite black skies
Brain clans fractured identity
Fragments and scattered debris

Thought contagion
Thought contagion

Fall down long winds are counted out
Prop me up before I black out
Withdraw before you're out of time
A clean slate and buried war crimes

You've been bitten by a true believer
You've been bitten by someone who's hungrier than you
You've been bitten by a true believer
You've been bitten by someone's false beliefs

Thought contagion
Thought contagion

They'll never do what you want them to
Give it up and watch them break through
It's too late for a revolution
Brace for the final solution

Thought contagion
Thought contagion

You've been bit by a true believer
You've been bit by someone who's hungrier then you
You've been bit by a true believer
You've been bitten by someone's false beliefs

Thought contagion
Thought contagion
Strung out falling from the big time
Welcome to the infinite black skies
It's too late for a revolution
Brace for the final solution

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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

Release Information
"Thought Contagion" is a song by the English rock band Muse. It was released as a single on 15 February 2018.
Charts Performance
The song reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the United States, becoming the band's fourth number-one song on the chart.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Lance Drake, and it is a mix of 80's aesthetic and a supernatural theme, involving werewolves.
Inspiration and Concept
"Thought Contagion" was inspired by Richard Dawkins’ theory about the spread of ideas and behaviors among people. Lead singer Matt Bellamy has stated that the song was written about the ability of other people's ideas and beliefs to influence one's own.
Genre and Style
The track incorporates the synths and falsettos of Muse's earlier works, as well as some elements of electronic rock and new wave, making it a fusion of Muse's usual hard rock with the 1980s-type synthwave.
Recording
The song was recorded in Los Angeles, at the AIR Studios and EastWest Studios.
Touring
"Thought Contagion" was first performed live during the band's special charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London in December 2018.
Producer
The song was produced by Rich Costey and Muse.
Awards
"Thought Contagion" was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 61st Grammy Awards held in 2019.
Album Inclusion
Initially released as a standalone single, "Thought Contagion" was later included in the band's eighth studio album, "Simulation Theory", released in November 2018.

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