City of Delusion (song)
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| Name | City of Delusion |
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| Length | 4:48 |
| Alternative titles | - |
| First live performance | 18th July 2006 |
| Latest live performance | 18th July 2008 |
| Recorded | Officine Meccaniche Studios, Milan - 2005/2006[1] |
| Writer/composer | Matthew Bellamy, Mauro Pagani (strings) |
| Producer | Rich Costey |
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Description
Features an orchestral part written whilst the band resided in Italy. Has a mixed folk & Eastern sound.
Acoustic guitar, and a bit like a Mexican song with trumpets, akin to a Balada.
Additional information
Along Soldier's Poem, City of Delusion is one of the oldest songs from the album, as it was finished in France.[2]
The song was entirely acoustic at one point but when the band started playing it together, it turned out heavier and more layered. Originally, the song had more of a Latin rhythm to it.[3]
Muse didn't intend to put strings into the song, but they eventually did. The strings were recorded in Italy at Officine Meccaniche Studios by Mauro Pagani after Muse asked him to do a string arrangement on it.[4]
This song has the same lyrical theme as Assassin - an individual prepared to commit brutal acts in order to get their views and opinions noticed by the corrupt powers that be.
Dan Newell the trumpet man and Brian Switzer have been known to play the trumpet solo on this song when it is performed live
Live
City of Delusion was performed sporadically in 2006 with no clear pattern to its performances. This continued in 2007, although with fewer performances. Alongside several other album tracks, City of Delusion made only several appearances and was not played outside of the Black Holes and Revelations Tour.
Lyrics
Stay away from me
Build a fortress and shield your beliefs Touch the divine As we fall in line
Can I believe When I don't trust All your theories turn to dust I choose to hide From the all seeing eye
Destroy this city of delusion And break these walls down And I will avenge Justify my reasons with your blood
You will not rest Or settle for less Until you guzzle and squander what's left Do not deny That you live and let die
Destroy this city of delusion And break these walls down And I will avenge And justify my reasons with your blood
Destroy this city of delusion And break these walls down And I will avenge And justify my reasons with your blood