Supermassive Black Hole

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About Supermassive Black Hole

"Supermassive Black Hole" is a song by English rock band Muse. Written by Muse lead singer and principal songwriter Matt Bellamy, it was released as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album, Black Holes and Revelations (2006), on 19 June 2006, backed with "Crying Shame". The song charted at number four on the UK Singles Chart, the highest singles chart position the band has achieved to date in the United Kingdom. In October 2011, NME placed it at number 74 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years". It was nominated for the Kerrang! Award for Best Single. 


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2006
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Oh, baby don't you know I suffer?
Oh, baby can you hear me moan?
You caught me under false pretenses
How long before you let me go?

Ooh, you set my soul alight
Ooh, you set my soul alight

Glaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive
(Ooh, you set my soul alight)
Glaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive
(Ooh, you set my soul)

I thought I was a fool for no one
But ooh, baby I'm a fool for you
You're the queen of the superficial
And how long before you tell the truth?

Ooh, you set my soul alight
Ooh, you set my soul alight

Glaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive
(Ooh, you set my soul alight)
Glaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive
(Ooh, you set my soul)

Supermassive black hole
Supermassive black hole
Supermassive black hole
Supermassive black hole

Glaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive
Glaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive

Glaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive
(Ooh, you set my soul alight)
Glaciers melting in the dead of night
And the superstars sucked into the supermassive
(Ooh, you set my soul)

Supermassive black hole
Supermassive black hole
Supermassive black hole
Supermassive black hole

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Muse

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: Matt Bellamy

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Supermassive Black Hole" is a song that blends elements of electronica and dance-rock. The band refers to this as "a bit of a departure" from their hard rock roots.
Album Appearance
The song is taken from Muse’s fourth studio album, "Black Holes and Revelations," released in 2006.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. It remains to be Muse's highest-charting song in the UK to date.
Award Nomination
The performance of the song at the 2007 BRIT Awards led to Muse's nomination for Best Live Act.
Influence
Lead vocalist Matthew Bellamy cites influences ranging from Prince to Franz Ferdinand and Millionaire for creating the song.
Pop Culture
The song was also used in the 2008 movie "Twilight" during the baseball scene, substantially increasing its recognition among a younger audience.
Music Video
The video for "Supermassive Black Hole" was filmed in an indoor climbing center in North London. The video received heavy rotation on music channels and was nominated for Best Video at the NME Awards.
Composition
"Supermassive Black Hole" utilizes unusual effects and techniques, and it is noted for its relatively minimalist style, with its catchy beat and funky rhythm.
Historical Connection
The title "Supermassive Black Hole" aligns with the band's frequent use of space and science fiction themes in their lyrics. It also shows an interest in astronomical phenomena, as a supermassive black hole is a real celestial object.
Critical Reception
Despite its significant divergence from their typical style, critics widely praised the song for its catchiness and danceability, with Rolling Stone describing it as "close to perfection."

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