Uno
Muse
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This means nothing to me 'Cause you are nothing to me And it means nothing to me That you blew this away 'Cause you could've been number one If you only found the time And you could've ruled the whole world If you had the chance You could've been number one And you could've ruled the whole world And we could've had so much fun But you blew it away You're still nothing to me And this is nothing to me And you don't know what you've done But I'll give you a clue You could've been number one If you only had the chance And you could've ruled the whole world If you had the time You could've been number one And you could've ruled the whole world And we could've had so much fun But you blew it away You could've been number one And you could've ruled the whole world And we could've had so much fun But you blew it away
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Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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26 facts about this song
Song Origin"Uno" is part of English rock band Muse's debut studio album, "Showbiz," which was released in 1999.
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Song PlacementIt is the third track on the album and was also the lead single off the album.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as a single on 14 June 1999 in the United Kingdom.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being the album's lead single, "Uno" only peaked at 73 on the UK Singles chart, making it the lowest-charting single in the band's history.
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Song Composition"Uno" is notable for its heavy guitar riffs and the charismatic and intense vocal delivery of the band's lead vocalist, Matthew Bellamy.
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Unique StyleThe song showcases the band's early style, blending elements of rock with progressive and alternative influences.
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International Versions"Uno" has been released in several versions with different b-sides, including "Agitated" and a cover of the song "Jimmy Kane".
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Music VideoThere is a music video for "Uno," directed by Wolf Gresenz and Bernard Wedig. The video presents the band playing in a dark tunnel, with members ascending and descending a spiral staircase.
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Live Performances"Uno" was played regularly in Muse's live performances during their early career but has become quite rare in recent years.
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Special ReleaseIn 2015, for Record Store Day, Muse reissued "Uno" as a special edition on 7" vinyl consisting of only 3000 copies worldwide.
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SongwritingLike most of Muse's songs, "Uno" was written by the band's frontman Matthew Bellamy.
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Studio recording"Uno" was recorded between April and May 1999 at RAK Studios in London.
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ProducersThe song was produced by Paul Reeve and John Leckie, who has worked with other iconic bands like The Beatles and Radiohead.
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Song Classification"Uno" is classified as an Alternative Rock song.
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Album Inclusion"Uno" is the third track on Muse's debut album titled "Showbiz," released in 1999.
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Platinum StatusThe album "Showbiz" was awarded Platinum certification by the British Phonographic Industry, meaning that it sold over 300,000 copies. This implies that "Uno" contributed to significant commercial success.
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Music Video"Uno" is among the first Muse songs to have a music video, featuring footage of the band playing in a castle.
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Song DurationThe song "Uno" has a duration of 3 minutes and 37 seconds.
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Single ReleaseThe song was also released as their debut single in the UK.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a fan favourite, "Uno" did not fare particularly well on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 73.
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Atypical Music ProductionUnlike many of Muse's later works, "Uno" is quite grounded in traditional guitar-bass-drums rock instrumentation, without their signature heavy use of electronica and ornamentation.
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International ReleaseThe single was re-released internationally in 2002.
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Band CompositionThe song was written by Muse band members, Matthew Bellamy, Dominic Howard, and Chris Wolstenholme.
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Song Theme"Uno" showcases the band's appreciation for angst and internal turmoil, themes common throughout their discography.
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Live Performances"Uno" was played quite frequently in early Muse tours, but has since become more of a rarity in their live setlists, with the band opting to play their more recent hits.
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Cover ArtThe cover art of the single depicts three monkeys embodying the "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" pose.
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