Madness (song)
| Muse song | |
|---|---|
| Name | Madness |
| Album/single | The 2nd Law |
| Length | 4:39 |
| Alternative titles | - |
| First live performance | |
| Latest live performance | |
| Recorded | 2011-2012 |
| Writer/composer | Matthew Bellamy |
| Producer | Muse |
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Description
An electronic cross between 'I Want To Break Free' and 'Faith'. "You've had a fight with your girlfriend and she goes off to her mum's house for the day and you're on your own going: "What did I say?"" says Matt, describing the song's inspiration. "I'm sure a lot of blokes have that experience in the early stages of relationships where you go: "Yeah, she's right, isn't she?".[1]
A calm, minimal song, electronic arrangements remind of Depeche Mode. [2]
Matt said that the song first started as a pure 3 piece band song and eventually developed in a pure electronic song, with samples.
Information
By error of Bellamy, Howard, Wolstenholme or Kirk, the name of the song was leaked by a photo on Twitter, until it was deleted.
In an NME article Madness was confirmed to be the second single.
Music video
So far, the only proof that there will be a music video for the song are some behind the scenes clips and photos on the internet, featuring SWAT marching in the underground station and having a fight with the rioters.
The video is being shot in Los Angeles, USA.
Apparently, the video is being shot by Skoti Collins production company.
Lyrics
I can't get these memories out of my mind And some kind of madness has started to evolve I tried so hard to let you go But some kind of madness is swallowing me whole, yeah
I have finally seen the light And I have finally realised what you mean
And now I need to know is this real love Or is it just madness keeping us afloat? And when I look back at all the crazy fights we had It's like some kind of madness was taking control, yeah
And now I have finally seen the light And I have finally realized what you need
And now I have finally seen the end And I'm not expecting you to care, no But I have finally seen the light And I have finally realised I need to love I need to love
Come to me Trust in a dream Come on and rescue me Yes I know I can be wrong Maybe I'm too headstrong Our love is... Madness