Sing for Absolution

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About Sing for Absolution

"Sing for Absolution" is a song by English rock band Muse, serving as the title track for their third studio album, Absolution. It was released in May 2004 as the fourth single from that album, peaking at #16 in the UK Singles Chart (see 2004 in British music). The song also appears on the Absolution Tour DVD. A live acoustic version of the song serves as a B-side for the "Butterflies and Hurricanes" single.


Year:
2003
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Lips are turning blue
A kiss that can't renew
I only dream of you
My beautiful

Tiptoe to your room
A starlight in the gloom
I only dream of you
And you never knew

Sing for absolution
I will be singing
Falling from your grace

There's nowhere left to hide
In no one to confide
The truth runs deep inside
And will never die

Lips are turning blue
A kiss that can't renew
I only dream of you
My beautiful

Sing for absolution
I will be singing
Falling from your grace

Sing for absolution
I will be singing
Falling from your grace

Our wrongs remain unrectified
And our souls won't be exhumed

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The Muses (Ancient Greek: Μοῦσαι, moũsai: perhaps from the o-grade of the Proto-Indo-European root *men- "think") in Greek mythology, poetry, and literature, are the goddesses of the inspiration of literature, science and the arts. They were considered the source of the knowledge, related orally for centuries in the ancient culture that was contained in poetic lyrics and myths. more »

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Written by: MATTHEW JAMES BELLAMY

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Sing for Absolution" is a track from Muse's third studio album, "Absolution." Released in 2003, the album was a huge success globally and considered a breakthrough for the band.
Chart Success
The song was released as the album's fourth single in May 2004, reaching #16 in the UK Singles Chart – making it the album's second-lowest charting single.
Music Video
The music video for the track, directed by Ark VFX, is set in a post-apocalyptic universe and features the band in a spaceship, navigating through a devastated city.
Live Performances
Despite not being a regular in live shows, "Sing For Absolution" was part of Muse's setlist during their Absolution tour.
Song Style
The song is noted for its atmospheric tone, expressive piano melodies, and powerful vocals by vocalist Matthew Bellamy, fitting well into the band's usual rock-electronica style.
Track Length
"Sing for Absolution" has a total duration of approximately 4 minutes and 54 seconds, making it one of the longer tracks on the "Absolution" album.
Inspiration
The track, like much of the Absolution album, deals with themes of fear, uncertainty, and the end of the world, reflecting the turbulent global scenario at the onset of the 21st century.
Cover Art
The single's cover art features a close-up of the three band members' faces merged together - a reference to its distinct role in the album as the song that expresses the intent to seek forgiveness.
Critical Reception
While not as acclaimed as some other tracks from the same album like "Time Is Running Out" or "Hysteria", "Sing for Absolution" was generally positively received for its poignant lyrics and powerful composition.
Band Members
In addition to Bellamy, Muse consists of Christopher Wolstenholme on bass and Dominic Howard on drums, both of whom contributed to the production and performance of "Sing for Absolution."

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