Stockholm Syndrome
Muse
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I won't stand in your way Let your hatred grow And she'll scream And she'll shout And she'll pray And she had a name Yeah she had a name And I won't hold you back Let your anger rise And we'll fly And we'll fall And we'll burn No one will recall No one will recall This is the last time I'll abandon you And this is the last time I'll forget you I wish I could Look to the stars Let hope burn in your eyes And we'll love And we'll hope And we'll die All to no avail All to no avail This is the last time I'll abandon you And this is the last time I'll forget you I wish I could This is the last time I'll abandon you And this is the last time I'll forget you I wish I could I wish I could
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Written by: Matthew James Bellamy
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15 facts about this song
Album Release"Stockholm Syndrome" is a track from the British band Muse's 2003 third studio album, "Absolution."
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Genre ClassificationThe song is classified under genres like Alternative Rock, New Prog, and Progressive Rock, showcasing the unique style Muse brings to rock music.
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InspirationThe song title "Stockholm Syndrome" is inspired by a psychological condition where hostages develop an irrational sympathy or affection for their captors.
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ReceptionUpon its release, "Stockholm Syndrome" received positive reviews from music critics for its energy, intensity, and guitar work.
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Track Positioning"Stockholm Syndrome" is the 8th track on the "Absolution" album.
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Digital DownloadIt was not officially released as a single, but was available for digital download in the UK where it reached Number 12 in the Official UK Download Chart in 2003.
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Lyrics InterpretationFans and critics have suggested that the song's lyrics may discuss the thin line between love and obsession, interpreted from the Stockholm Syndrome concept.
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Signature SongIt's a staple of Muse's live performances and often considered a signature song for the band.
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AwardsIn a 2010 Total Guitar poll, readers voted the song's guitar riff as the 13th best of the decade.
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Music VideoThe song has an animated music video directed by Tom Kirk and Tom Judd.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, lead singer Matthew Bellamy uses a touch screen MIDI controller known as a Korg Kaoss Pad to perform the closing solo.
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In Games"Stockholm Syndrome" has been featured in video games like Guitar Hero: World Tour.
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Connection to Other SongsAccording to some interpretations, "Stockholm Syndrome" may be connected to other Muse songs "Hysteria" and "Fury," all discussing darker aspects of love and obsession.
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Song LengthThe song is 4 minutes and 58 seconds long, making it one of the longer songs on the "Absolution" album.
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Distinctive StyleThe aggressive style and heavy guitar riffs of "Stockholm Syndrome" are often cited as examples of Muse's heavier, rock-inspired sound.
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