Cave
Muse
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Leave me alone, it's nothing serious I'll do it myself, it's got nothing to do with you And there's nothing that you can do You can see it and you can almost hear it too You can almost taste it, it's nothing to do with you And there's still nothing that you can do So come in my cave, and I'll burn your hearts away Come in my cave and I'll burn your hearts away Please close your ears and try to look away So you'll never hear a single word I say And don't ever come my way Leave me alone, it's nothing serious I'll do it myself, it's got nothing to do with you And there's still nothing that you can do So come in my cave, and I'll burn your hearts away Come in my cave, and arrest me for my mistakes
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Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Cave" is a track on "Showbiz," which is Muse's debut album. The album was released on September 7, 1999.
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Release as a SingleThe song was later issued as the band's second single on September 6, 1999. It achieved limited success, peaking at number 52 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song CompositionLike most early Muse songs, "Cave" features a dynamic contrast between loud and soft. The song begins with an introspective, softly sung verse before launching into a heavy, distorted guitar-driven chorus.
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B-side TracksThe B-sides for "Cave" include tracks named "Twin," "Host," and "Coma."
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Lyrical MeaningMatthew Bellamy, Muse's lead vocalist, stated that "Cave" is about "an old friend" who "shut himself in his room for ages and got really depressed." The lyrics encourage this individual not to bury themselves and instead face the world by stepping outside.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cave" shows the band members in a house slowly filling with water while performing the track. When the house is almost full, they continue to play as they float underwater. At the video's conclusion, the house empties out of the water through the front door.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its dynamic blend of piano and guitar-driven elements, as well as Bellamy's passionate and energetic vocal performance.
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Live Performances"Cave" was constantly played live from 1999 to 2001, but it has been rarely played since, making it a kind of rarity in Muse's setlists.
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Use in MediaThe song was featured in the film Little Nicky (2000), starring Adam Sandler.
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Cover VersionsThere have been several notable cover versions of "Cave," including one by the London Symphony Orchestra as part of their "Symphonic Rock" compilation album.
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