Something Human
Muse
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My circuits have blown I know it's self-imposed And all I have shared, and all I have loved Is all I'll ever own But something has changed I feel so alive My life just blew up, I'd give it all up I'll depressurize Oh, oh, oh, ten thousand miles left on the road Oh, oh, oh, five hundred hours 'til I am home I need something human, human Human, human Let's face all our fears Come out of the shade Let's burn all the money, absolve all the lies And wake up unscathed The big picture's gone Replaced with visions of you Now life can begin, I've cleansed all my sins I'm about to break through Oh, oh, oh, five thousand miles left on the road Oh, oh, oh, two hundred hours 'til I am home I need something human, human Human, human And I need the touch And something human, human Oh, oh, oh, less than a mile left on the road Oh, oh, oh, I will be crawling though your door I need something human, human Human, human And I need your love And something human, human
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Written by: Matthew James Bellamy
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Something Human" was released on July 19, 2018, as the third single from Muse's 8th studio album, "Simulation Theory."
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Album Contribution"Something Human" was selected by the band to introduce a different tone to the album. They felt it was necessary to include a more vulnerable and human song amid other intense and heavier tracks.
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Song InspirationFrontman Matt Bellamy revealed that he was inspired to write "Something Human" after long periods on the road touring. It comes from a place of wanting to reintegrate into normal life, highlighting the longing for human connection after being isolated.
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Genre"Something Human" balances between pop-rock and electronic music, representing Muse's experimentation with their sound in the "Simulation Theory" album.
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SongwritingThe song was written by all three Muse members - Matthew Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme, and Dominic Howard. This is noteworthy as not every song is collaborative; Bellamy is usually the principal songwriter.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Something Human" are introspective and relate to themes of exhaustion, longing for home, desiring normalcy, and seeking human connection, which directly link to the band's experience with prolonged touring schedules.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Something Human" was directed by Lance Drake and features the band members in a fantastical chase scenario with various sci-fi and horror film tropes. Ending the video, Bellamy returns a VHS tape to a store titled "Simulation Theory," thus presenting a continuous theme.
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Acoustic VersionA stripped-back, acoustic version of "Something Human" was also released, showcasing a completely different vibe of the song with softer instruments and a more intimate feel.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Something Human" was not amongst Muse's top-charting singles, it still achieved a noteworthy position reaching No. 10 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart.
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Critical ReceptionCritics had a mixed response to "Something Human." While some praised the band's experimentation and change of pace, others felt it was a departure from the band's traditional rock sound.
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