Difference between revisions of "Break It to Me (song)"
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Cover it up but don't push it underground and don't | |||
Keep it inside and don't | |||
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I'll re-invent | I'll re-invent | ||
I will re-emerge | I will re-emerge | ||
Reborn | |||
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(Break it to me) | (Break it to me) | ||
Don't dress it up | Don't dress it up | ||
Don't beat around the bush and don't | |||
Cover it up but don't push it underground and don't | |||
Keep it inside and don't | |||
Edit and redact and no | |||
Dumbing it down | |||
Don't fake it | |||
Just, | |||
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Revision as of 13:48, 8 November 2018
| Muse song | |
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| Name | Break It to Me |
| Album/single | Simulation Theory (5) |
| Length | 3:37 |
| Alternative titles | Unknown |
| First live performance | Unknown |
| Latest live performance | Unknown |
| Recorded | 2017/2018 |
| Writer/composer | Matthew Bellamy |
| Producer | Muse |
| Chart position | Unknown |
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| Propaganda | < | Break It to Me | > | Something Human |
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Description
Described as combining eastern melodies with RATM-style riffs on top of a RnB drum beat.
Additional information
The Qmagazine made a preview of Simulation Theory on 23th October, and they said this about the song: "Break It To Me melds Rage Against The Machine's clang with Missy Elliott-style beats."
This song, alongside other yet unreleased songs, was leaked in a series of short 20 second video clips showing the vinyl player. A full version was leaked a day later, on 7th of November.
Recording
Similar to Something Human, the basis of the song was recorded using organic instruments, including guitar, bass and tribal percussion, which was processed to make it sound a bit more electronic. According to Howard, if they opted for the standard acoustic drum kit, it would make the song sound a lot like a classic Rage Against the Machine track.
During the process of recording, the band also added some synth elements.
The song contains a 7 string guitar and was likely also recorded on a 5 string bass.
Lyrics
(Break it to me) (Break it to me) (Break it to me)
Don't dress it up Don't beat around the bush and don't Cover it up but don't push it underground and don't Keep it inside and don't Edit and redact and no Dumbing it down Don't fake it Just,
(Break it to me) (Break it to me) (Break it to me)
I can't handle the truth I can cope with whatever you're holding back No need to sugar coat Just,
(Break it to me) (Break it to me) (Break it to me)
I know how to mend I can rise high above the ashes I'll re-invent I will re-emerge Reborn
(Break it to me) (Break it to me)
Don't dress it up Don't beat around the bush and don't Cover it up but don't push it underground and don't Keep it inside and don't Edit and redact and no Dumbing it down Don't fake it Just,
(Break it to me) (Just break it to me)
I know how to mend I can rise high above the ashes I'll re-invent I will re-emerge Reborn
(Break it to me) (Break it to me) (Break it to me)
(Break it to me) (Break it to me) (Break it to me)