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A simple metal come heavy rock song.
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Chosen ahead of Fury in the final track listing for Absolution. It was a live favourite from the 2002 tour up to and including the 2005 tour.
Interpretation 1: The song is about the idea of selling “propaganda” to mankind, to help them forget on what’s happening around them or “the small print” on the contract. It’s the beginning of the end, and it’s taking advantage of humankind, is what this is about. The worshipping of false idols (like evil dictators, or whomever runs the government). If you do know the truth, you will be labeled as being “insane”, because only the government knows the truth and they “bend it”.
Interpretation 2: This seems like it is sung from the point of view of a pop star, or generally representing the pop industry. Why? Because what sells for £15 pounds a year - a CD or maybe DVD release. Think of any cynical music personality who you suspect is just in it for the money, and whose songs have no real truths in them. (There are a number of examples where Matt seems to adopt another persona, rather than just always singing from his own perspective).
Interpretation 3: While initially played before Absolution’s release, it went by the name ‘Action Faust.’ The song can be understood as, clearly alluding to Goethe’s ‘’Faust,’’ being sung from the point of view of the Devil to someone selling their soul to him in exchange for, presumably, musical prowess and fame. It shows the transaction as ultimately manipulative on the part of the Devil, dooming the recipient to be a “slave to the grave” and robbing him of all memories of “the good days”.
A simple metal come heavy rock song.
Additional information
Chosen ahead of Fury in the final track listing for Absolution. It was a live favourite from the 2002 tour up to and including the 2005 tour.
Interpretation 1: The song is about the idea of selling “propaganda” to mankind, to help them forget on what’s happening around them or “the small print” on the contract. It’s the beginning of the end, and it’s taking advantage of humankind, is what this is about. The worshipping of false idols (like evil dictators, or whomever runs the government). If you do know the truth, you will be labeled as being “insane”, because only the government knows the truth and they “bend it”.
Interpretation 2: This seems like it is sung from the point of view of a pop star, or generally representing the pop industry. Why? Because what sells for £15 pounds a year - a CD or maybe DVD release. Think of any cynical music personality who you suspect is just in it for the money, and whose songs have no real truths in them. (There are a number of examples where Matt seems to adopt another persona, rather than just always singing from his own perspective).
Interpretation 3: While initially played before Absolution’s release, it went by the name ‘Action Faust.’ The song can be understood as, clearly alluding to Goethe’s ‘’Faust,’’ being sung from the point of view of the Devil to someone selling their soul to him in exchange for, presumably, musical prowess and fame. It shows the transaction as ultimately manipulative on the part of the Devil, dooming the recipient to be a “slave to the grave” and robbing him of all memories of “the good days”.
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davidbowiegirl wrote:
Always remember to read the small print! Great song <3
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freepcgame wrote:
gud beats
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Nebulae08 wrote:
this is greatly awesome!
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smileygrimm wrote:
Can't wait to see them!
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jossy99 wrote:
this is such a tune
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MichalMUSIC wrote:
@Ezeldav ..yap..its like they took it out of TCFSR by MCR. lol. just kidding everyone!!
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Goleran wrote:
^_^ Nya! lol. Whats with the cat? :S
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XanderHarris wrote:
Meow! xD
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KiingNothing wrote:
2:51-cat ftw
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TheRelly wrote:
Classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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citizen_amazed wrote:
Definately deserved to be on the album. Powerful chorus.
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Jesakah_Punkah wrote:
The Small Print!!!!! <3 <3 <3
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Fernando_0 wrote:
one of the bests from Absolution
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Ezeldav wrote:
i was just saying it REMINDS me of MCR, not COMPARING the two bands, god, learn2read
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XtremeDethBear wrote:
MCR should never ever EVER be mentioned in comparing them to muse. Clean your ears.
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XxRoflcopterxX wrote:
OMG comparing MCR to Muse is like comparing rosie o donnel to jessica alba WTF????
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Polaa_94 wrote:
awesome
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kirstylaaa wrote:
Meow xD. Ahh that's funny. Did they add that in on purpose? Anywho, i love this song.
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jpx52 wrote:
Fucking awesome song, and in my opinion some of the best lyrics Matt has written.
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Sebastian- wrote:
Somebody said it has a MCR feeling... I think I'd agree on that. Feels like a "Three Cheers..." song.
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